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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Mar 24, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 29Other
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO HACCP ONSITE FOR PICKLING, CANNING, ACIDIFICATION, AND FERMINTATION AN HACCP IS REQUIRED FOR SAID PROCESSES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SUBMIT HACCP AND VARIANCE FOR APPROVAL FOR ALL PROCESS. ALL ITEMS 4004 POUNDS WITH A COST OF $35,000 TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT SALE OR CONSUME SAID PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO VARIANCE ON-SITE FOR THE PICKLING, CANNING, ACIDIFICATION, AND FERMINTATION COOKING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION #29.
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OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK ON 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA LEAKING FROM PIPES BELOW 3RD BASIN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT WORKING. MUST INSTALL A WORKING SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA IN FOOD PREPARATION LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 6, 2025
Fail
11 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 SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. 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.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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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.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS 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 IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. 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.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BUCKETS IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LNER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP/SERVING LINE MUST 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.
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT WORKING. MUST INSTALL A WORKING SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE 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.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA IN FOOD PREPARATION LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2597939 ON 07/23/2024. VIOLATION#55. OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE PEELING CEILING PAINT AT SAID LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 23, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE PEELING CEILING PAINT AT SAID LOCATION.
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 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 16, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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.
BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND WALL AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR ISSUE.
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.
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE PEELING CEILING PAINT AT SAID LOCATION.
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 DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS 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.