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5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HOLES IN WALLS, AND CRACKED AND MISSING DUCKBOARDS ETC. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BROKEN VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
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, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 26, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES ON WALL UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON FLOOR NEAR DRY STORAGE AND ON FLOOR BEHIND STAINLESS STEEL TABLE. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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.
NOTED HOLES IN WALLS, AND CRACKED AND MISSING DUCKBOARDS ETC. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BROKEN VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
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, Nov 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 13, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED SOME MISSING DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/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, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 2, 2025
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY AN HOUR LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. TURKEY AT 55.5F, TUNA SALAD AT 46.9F, SALAMI AT 55.5F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 57.3F, SLICED TOMATO AT 47.5, ROAST BEEF AT 60.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. 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
THE FACILITIES FRONT DISPLAY COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 55F WITH FOOD SUCH AS SLICED TURKEY AT 55.5F. ICE BEING USED IN THE BOTTOM OF COOLER AS REFRIGERATION. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. 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 APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 SMALL DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. 5 TO 10 AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE FOR DRAIN FLIES AND ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF GUARDING ON THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK METAL SPLASH GUARD. MUST BE SMOOTH AND 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.
NOTED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 56.6F AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND 56.8F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPLACED THE HEATING ELEMENT. HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED TO 107F AT THE HAND SINK AND 120F AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
INOPERABLE WALL MOUNTED URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED.
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.
NOTED SOME MISSING DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/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.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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, Jan 2, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 5, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER RACKS IN REAR STORAGE 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.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP (DISHWASHING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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.