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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Apr 17, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP ARA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
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 LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAN.
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 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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.
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FO ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 26, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 26, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 6, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 6, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 4, 2023
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ,WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER.
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 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2437926 11/20/23 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA-IN & ON UTENSILS INSIDE OF STRAINER ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA.REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA- ON FLOOR IN CORNER IN BETWEEN BROOMS.BASEMENT- ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND HALLWAY IN ADJACENT AREA,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN MOTOR ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 20, 2023
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
2-402.11 : OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2584752 11/6/23 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON WOOD LEDGE & LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,REAR PREP AREA-IN FRYER CABINETS,ON EXCESSIVE GREAT STUFF ALONG WALL OF TABLE & FLOOR UNDER SAME.REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA- ALONG WALL BASES UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES AND CHEST FREEZER.BASEMENT- STAIRCASE AND FLOOR,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND A DEAD MOUSE ON UPPER LEDGE IN MOTOR ROOM,REAR DINING ROOM -NEXT TO HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/20/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED MAIN ENTRY DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG TOP AND PARKING LOT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER & ALONG TOP MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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.
3-304.14 : OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS STORE 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.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID & GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER ON 1ST FL. IN POOR REPAIR.
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.
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT ,STAIR CASE AND WHERE NEEDED.
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, Nov 20, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 6, 2023
Fail
17 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS .5lb.FISH-75.2F,3lbs.BEEF STEW-104.0F.3LBS.RED GRAVY RICE-118.0F.1.5LBS.GREEN GRAVY RICE-128.9F..5LBSPLAINTAIN-77.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.8.5 LBS. $.195(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEANS,GOAT,RICE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:39 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO BARRIER IN HALLWAY OF FOOD STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO TOILET ROOM THAT CUSTOMERS USE MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PROTECT THE FOOD FROM CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF CHEST FREEZER,LID ON CHEST FREEZER ON 1ST FL. IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STOVE & OVEN, ROLLING CARTS,DISH STORAGE SHELVES, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,FRYER CABINETS.STORAGE CABINETS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN SOME CHEST FREEZERS.
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.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AT SERVICE COUNTER IN MAIN PREP AREA,PROPANE TANKS FROM PREMISES,BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 200 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON WOOD LEDGE & FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,REAR PREP AREA-ON COUNTER TOP & SERVICE WINDOW ,PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF CHEST FREEZERS,BEHIND GREASE TRAP,BASEMENT- STAIRCASE AND FLOOR,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,REAR DINING ROOM UNDER AND AROUND CHAIRS . MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/6/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS STORE 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.