ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Jan 8, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AND THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AND KNOBS. MUST 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.
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 24, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP AT DELIVERY DOOR IN RIGHT CORNER AND LUNCH ROOM DOOR ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT 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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS.
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.
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS NEAR DISH MACHINE GARBAGE CAN & WALK IN COOLER,FLOUR BUILD UP FROM WALL EXHAUST FAN IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 17, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY FOOD HANDLERS OBSERVED FEMALE HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVED CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.ANOTHER FEMALE HANDLER WAS COOKING AND HANDLING PORK CUBANO SANDWICHES FROM THE GRILL WENT TO THE OVEN AND REMOVED A PAN OF BEEF STIR FRY AND THEN MIXED THE FOOD AROUND IN THE PAN WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.THEN AGAIN ANOTHER FEMALE HANDLER MOVED THE GARBAGE CAN FOR ANOTHER WORKER TO COME BY AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES TO HANDLE SANDWICHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING AND WHEN IT IS NEEDED.APPX. 12LBS.$30. DISCARDED BY MANAGER(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOT PETAL HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED (2)MOP BUCKETS WITH MOPS STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK IN DISH MACHINE/PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.MANAGER REMOVED THEM FROM SAID AREA.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(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.
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PIZZA PREP AREA-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER PIZZA OVEN,LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER & ON SHELVING UNITS.MAIN KITCHEN-UNDER GRILL AND ON FLOOR BEHIND SAME,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE CABINETS,ON LEDGE BEHIND SMALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS.DISH MACHINE AREA- ON FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASE.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & PAPER GOODS/CHEMICAL AREAS-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.PARENTS STORAGE AREA- INSIDE OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MOP SINK CLOSET-IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/17/25.(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.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER,PAPER & CHEMICAL STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS,CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET.
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 DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS.
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 FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS NEAR DISH MACHINE GARBAGE CAN & WALK IN COOLER,FLOUR BUILD UP FROM WALL EXHAUST FAN IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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, Jan 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 24, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY
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.
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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 HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AT 48.2F.NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT FRONT SERVING LINE HAND SINK.STUDENT CENTER MEN'S TOILET ROOM NO HOT RUNNING WATER,WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM LAST SINK NO HOT RUNNING WATER AND EAST BOY'S 1ST SINK NO HOT RUNNING WATER.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,SERVING LINE HOT & COLD HOLDING SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,PIZZA PREP TABLES.
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 35 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS REAR INSIDE SURFACE OF GLASS COLD HOLDING UNIT,LOWER SHELF OF CHEMICAL STORAGE CABINET,ON TOPOF BOX OF PASTA,OATMEAL ,CHOCOLATE AND ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/22/24.(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 BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
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 ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 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.