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5 inspections
Canvass
Mar 26, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED FOR COMPLINACE WITH CITY RULES.
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.
NO LABELS FOUND ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN STORING DRY GOODS; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR ON THE INSIDE TO RODENT PROOF DOOR COMPLETELY.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND BAKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FLOUR BUILD UP, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE AT PREP TABLE.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING VENTS AROUND UNDER, BEHIND AND ABOVE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.
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 26, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 22, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 15, 2025
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. 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.
OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF FISH AT 50.2F, 3LBS OF DICE PORK AT 49.8F AND 3LBS OF EGGS AT 70.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 9LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 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 FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 53F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. COOLER WAS SERVICED DURING INSPECTION. COOLER IS NOW AT 38F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. 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 NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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 FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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 GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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 FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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 FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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, May 15, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 9, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 7, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING WERE FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE: HAM (54.8F), SPAM (56.1F), BEEF (76.0F), PORK (70.0F) LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. TWO WHOLE CHICKENS WERE FOUND AT 48.9F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. 4 BOXES OF 15 DOZEN OF EGGS AND 33 EGGS WERE FOUND SITTING ON THE FLOOR IN THE STAIRWAY AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.1F-60F.MANAGER DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 100LBS AT $200 DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, 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 ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 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 STANDING WATER ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REMOVE STANDING WATER 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.
OBSERVED DEAD ROACH SITTING ON CUTTING BOARD SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD BEFORE USING IT. PRIORITY 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 NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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 MICE INFESTATION AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY OVER 1,000 MICE DROPPNGS THROUGHOUT THE UP AND DOWNSTAIRS OF THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH DROPPINGS: ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, UNITS ELEVATING MIXERS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS, ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE AND UNDER FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, INSIDE OF THE HOLDING EQUIPMENT, ON SHEET TRAYS STORED IN THE STAIRWELL. ON THE FLOORS: IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, NEAR THE GREASE TRAP OF THE TWO COMPART, UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND COOKNG EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, NEAR THE FLOUR, MIXING EQUIPMENT, IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR, THE REAR AREA WITH CLUTTER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, NEAR THE STAIRWELL LEADING UPSTAIRS, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA UPSTAIRS, THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. ALSO, OBSERVED A LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 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 STANDING WATER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA: NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, BEHIND THE PROOFER EQUIPMENT, AND INSIDE OF THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN STANDING WATER.
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 CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO OUTLINE THE SHELVING UNITS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/04/2023, REPORT #2573652 #38 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH AND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO DISPOSAL AREA FROM KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL DOORS BY PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL DOOR SWEEP TO BOTH DOORS TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. #49 THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOOR IN AREA BETWEEN KITCHEN AND REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. #55 INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA BY REAR DOOR; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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