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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Mar 20, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOBBY ICE MACHINE ATTACHED TO DRINK DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. NOTED LIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN ALL INTERNAL SURFACES.
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.
NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 18, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STEAK AND CHICKEN IMPROPERLY THAWING ON SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW IN REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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 LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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 MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING 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.
OBSERVED THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, BEVERAGE STATION AND REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 THE FIRST (UNUSED) TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.
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
OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER DOES NOT WORK AND THE LIGHT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DOES NOT STAY ON (FLICKERING). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS.
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, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 15, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/SERVING FOOD AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAIN WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND PREPARING/SERVING FOOD.
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 THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, BEVERAGE STATION AND REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF/CERTIFICATE.
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 THE FIRST (UNUSED) TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.
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
OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER DOES NOT WORK AND THE LIGHT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DOES NOT STAY ON (FLICKERING). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS.
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.