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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 6, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM ON LEFT SIDE OF EASTSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM INTERIOR OF SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT 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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 30, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNLABELED PREPACKAGED CONTAINERS OF LARD IN SELF-SERVICE COLD HOLDING UNIT ON SALES FLOOR. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE.
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.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES, CONTAINING RECORD OF VISITS, CONTRACT WITH LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) 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.
OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON OUTSIDE OF REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT ON SALES FLOOR AND EXTERIOR OF TWO MEAT COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIORS OF SAID COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR(TOP AND BOTTOM) AND EXTERIOR SLIDING DOORS(TOP AND BOTTOM) OF BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS USED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA 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 CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON SALES FLOOR AND IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FLOOR LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED FLOOR COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THAT THEY ARE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
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.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REMOVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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
LIGHT OUT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 8, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF UNUSED COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HANDSINK IN BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.