4-101.19---MUST NOT USE STRING/ROPE AS BRACKETS FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
6-501.113--- SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 3, 2026
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING ROOM NOT OPERATIONAL/ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. EXTREME LEAKING UNDER THE SINK INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING SINK FOR PROPER OPERATIONAL USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND 10 TO 15 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BAR BEHIND COOLERS AND INSIDE SMALL CLOSET BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE. RECENT PEST SERVICE ON 2-26-26 WITH RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, PREP OR DISH AREAS.----MUST NOT USE STRING/ROPE AS BRACKETS FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
EXTERIOR AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NO PROOF OF VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-202.11--OBSERVED LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 14, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY SPILLS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-4-2024, REPORT #2608441. #49-NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND INSIDE FRYER COMPARTMENTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #51-NOTED LEAK UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55-NOTED HOLE AT BASEBOARD OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
NOTED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYER COMPARTMENTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AND HANDWASH SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
NOTED HOLE AT BASEBOARD OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK, AND TILE ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM STAINED AND UNEVEN. STAINED TILES ARE INDICATIVE OF A LEAK, INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS ISSUE AND REPLACE TILE AND REPAIR HOLE IN WALL, RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 31, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 23, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGOFOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS BEANS, RICE, FISH ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIME TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED ALL THE SLIME AND SANITIZED ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG OF RAW FISH STORED ON TOP OF REAR PREP TABLE TEMPERATURE OF 66.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $45. PRIORITY VIOLATION CIT7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGES AREA. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROLSERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLTIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/03/23,INSPECTION REPORT#2582739. #37. ALL BULK FOODS, INCLUDING SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #44. ALL CLEAN STORED. POTS/PANS/BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. UNUSED EQUIPMENT LIKE A MEAT SLICER AND SMALL FLOOR MIXER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR STORED IN A MANNER COVERED/SEALED AND NOT IN USE. #47. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. #49. NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON SEVERAL METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND METAL SHELVING USED AS A METAL PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT -RAW WOOD BEING USED AS WALL MOUNTING FOR THE FRY SLICER. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. #55. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ----FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE TO THE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING CEMENT SURROUNDING A LARGE RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. -MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE COOKS LINE WALL. ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE WALL-MOUNTED FRY SLICER MUST BE SEALED. ----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST BE REPLACED CARDBOARD USED AS A SEALANT ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A VENTILATION COVER ----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND PIPING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #56.: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. #57. NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS/BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. UNUSED EQUIPMENT LIKE A MEAT SLICER AND SMALL FLOOR MIXER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR STORED IN A MANNER COVERED/SEALED AND NOT IN USE.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON SEVERAL METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND METAL SHELVING USED AS A METAL PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ----RAW WOOD BEING USED AS WALL MOUNTING FOR THE FRY SLICER. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
ALL BULK FOODS, INCLUDING SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ----FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE TO THE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING CEMENT SURROUNDING A LARGE RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE COOKS LINE WALL.----ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE WALL-MOUNTED FRY SLICER MUST BE SEALED.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST BE REPLACED ----CARDBOARD USED AS A SEALANT ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A VENTILATION COVER ----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND PIPING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
NO PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.