ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Dec 29, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DIOSH MACHINE LEAKING WATER ON TO FLOOR DURING WASH CYCLE, 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source
Recent Inspection
Dec 16, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS ALONG MAIN COFFEE PREP LINE MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPEN, UNCOVERED/UNSEALED BEVERAGES PROVIDED AS FREE SAMPLES AT FRONT REGISTER COUNTER AREA FOR CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE, WITHOUT ADEQUATE MONITORING BY FOOD EMPLOYEES FOR SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ACTIVE MONITORING BY FOOD EMPLOYEES TRAINED IN SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES OR RELOCATE SAMPLES SUCH THAT THEY ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE BY CONSUMERS FOR SELF-SERVICE AND MUST BE DISPENSED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE RELOCATED SAMPLES AWAY FROM CONSUMERS AND INFORMED STAFF TO DISPENSE ITEMS INDIVIDUALLY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT UTILITY SINK IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA TO BE OBSTRUCTED BY CHEMICAL CONTAINERS AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTAINERS OBSTRUCTING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN DEVICE EASILY-ACCESSIBLE FOR SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE.
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 WALL CORNER AND BASE COVING NEXT TO 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL CORNER AND BASE COVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 7, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS ALONG MAIN COFFEE PREP LINE MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPEN, UNCOVERED/UNSEALED BEVERAGES PROVIDED AS FREE SAMPLES AT FRONT REGISTER COUNTER AREA FOR CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE, WITHOUT ADEQUATE MONITORING BY FOOD EMPLOYEES FOR SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ACTIVE MONITORING BY FOOD EMPLOYEES TRAINED IN SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES OR RELOCATE SAMPLES SUCH THAT THEY ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE BY CONSUMERS FOR SELF-SERVICE AND MUST BE DISPENSED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE RELOCATED SAMPLES AWAY FROM CONSUMERS AND INFORMED STAFF TO DISPENSE ITEMS INDIVIDUALLY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT UTILITY SINK IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA TO BE OBSTRUCTED BY CHEMICAL CONTAINERS AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTAINERS OBSTRUCTING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN DEVICE EASILY-ACCESSIBLE FOR SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE.
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 WALL CORNER AND BASE COVING NEXT TO 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL CORNER AND BASE COVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD 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.