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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint
May 4, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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.
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:SHELF ABOVE HAND SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS.MUST CLEAN.
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, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 31, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 24, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.
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.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR, SANITIZE 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 ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN BOTH VENTILATION HOODS/ALL HOOD FILTERS.
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, Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 6, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING COLD WATER HANDLE FOR SAID HANDWASH SINK.
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 HAND DRYER NOT FUNCTIONAL IN MENS BATHROOM. FACILITY HAS TEMPORARILY PLACED PAPER TOWELS IN BATHROOM WHILE THEY AWAIT PARTS FOR HAND DRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS COVER CRACKED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS COVER.
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, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 30, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER TO NOT HAVE THERMOMETER PRESENT TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
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.
OBSERVED A HOLE GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH IN THE WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DUMPSTER AREA ALLOWING FOR ACCESS FOR PESTS FROM EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS AND PEST PROOF REAR DOOR.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SAUCE AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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 THE EXTERIOR OF THE STANDING SINGLE DOOR GLASS COOLER IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS, AND SPILLAGE ON THE DOOR, HANDLE, AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER AND EQUIPMENT FREE OF HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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 HAND DRYER NOT FUNCTIONAL IN MENS BATHROOM. FACILITY HAS TEMPORARILY PLACED PAPER TOWELS IN BATHROOM WHILE THEY AWAIT PARTS FOR HAND DRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREPREPARTION AREA NEAR THE HOT HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
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, Dec 30, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 30, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS 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 UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING SHELVING UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ---ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES AND KEEP THEM ON PREMISES.
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.