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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Complaint
Aug 5, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.5 POUNDS BEEF AT 54.9F,5 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 50.4F, 5POUDS SALAMI AT 47.5F, 3 POUNDS TUNA AT 47.5F, 5 POUNDS HAM AT 44.2F, 5 POUNDS CHEESE AT 49.8F, 5 POUNDS TOMATO SLICES AT 53.8F, AND 7 POUNDS MAYO/SAUCES AT 59.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 40 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS.FOOD VALUE AT 500 DOLLARS.
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
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.COOLER AT 51.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 19, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN AT 65.5F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PERSON IN CHARGE TURN ON THE NOZZLE UNDERNEATH THE SINK BASIN TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE DURING INSPECTION HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK TEMPERATURE AT 101.F. PRIORITY 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 22, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15--- NOTED PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 17, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 79.5F. MANAGER TURN ON THE NOZZLE UNDER THE SINK BASIN TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. ALSO NOTED A TRICKLE OF HOT WATER DISPENSING AT THE REAR DISH/PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGER ALSO TURNED THE NOZZLE ON UNDER THE SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER DURING THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PROVIDED BLANK POLICIES NOT SIGNED OR VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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 FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER: CHICKEN SALAD AT 54.6F AND 49.1F, CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 51.1F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.1F.ALL FOODS DISCARDED. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER FOUND AT 51.8F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD AT 54.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. 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.
NOTED PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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.