SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint
Aug 31, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli, chicken....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark areas where food is stored, instructed to provide additional 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, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 19, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloth placed on 3-comp sink faucet neck to dry, instructed to dry away from food equipment.
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
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark areas where food is stored, instructed to provide additional 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.
THE GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE SERVING AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID COOLER DROPPING BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE.
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 THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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, Aug 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 10, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OR REMOVE MEAT SLICER.
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 NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN LOBBY AREA AND INSIDE OF CABINET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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, Feb 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 3, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.ARRIVED ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,SOUP,TUNA,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:17 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OR REMOVE MEAT SLICER.
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 NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN LOBBY AREA AND INSIDE OF CABINET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 FROM REPORT #2591930 4/1/24 NOT CORRECTED .#10-5-202.12 (B-D) : OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE FROM ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE AND COUNTER TOP & LOWER CABINET AT SAME,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,CASHIER & COPIER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN LOBBY AREA.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 1, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
14 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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 POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY BOTH MALE FOOD HANDLERS,OBSERVED THEM RINGING THE REGISTER AND HANDLING CREDIT CARDS AND CASH THEN PUTTING ON GLOVES AND THEN MAKING READY TO EAT SANDWICHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE 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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,SOUP,TUNA,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 AND SHAKERS 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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE FROM ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE AND COUNTER TOP & LOWER CABINET AT SAME,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,CASHIER & COPIER,WALK IN COOLER 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.
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.