ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET NEAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE LIGHTN IN MENTIONED CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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, May 27, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 5, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSEVERD THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED A 1/4" GAP IN THE CORNER OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBILE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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 CLEAN THE INTERIOR WALL, FLOORS, FAN COVER AND CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DUST AND/OR SPILLS.
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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 28, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-202.15 A WATER LEAK WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE WINDOW. REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK.
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.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES' TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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
6-202.11 NOTED EIGHT LIGHT FIXTURES WITH BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND ONE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BULBS AND INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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, May 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 22, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE, BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS ON MAIN FLOOR. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 90.01.F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120 F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: MILK 57.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FIVE CRATES WITH 50 HALF-PINT MILK CARTOONS IN EACH WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60.0 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. "HELD FOR INSPECTION" SIGN POSTED ON COOLER. THE A PERSON IN CHARGE ADVISED NOT TO USE THE COOLER BEFORE FIXED AND INSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES' TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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 OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS ON TWO DUMPSTERS WIDE OPEN AND NOT TIGHT FITTING PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED EIGHT LIGHT FIXTURES WITH BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND ONE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BULBS AND INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.