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5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 14, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12--OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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.
4-202.16--OBSERVED RACKS BEING USED IN THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON THE RACKS. MUST DETAIL 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.
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED METAL EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE BY THE REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
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, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 2, 2026
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OVER 7 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED OVER 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FRYERS AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ALONG THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON THE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS IN BASEMENT AND ON THE EXTERIOR. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE AND UNDER BURNERS OF THE OVENS. MUST DETAIL 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/20/2025, REPORT #2614139. #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. #55-OBSERVED PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSOR FAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED RACKS BEING USED IN THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON THE RACKS. MUST DETAIL 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 AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF MILK CRATES STORED OUTISDE BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 9:15 AM.
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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(DELI MEAT, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CFM ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 9:15 AM.
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 20 PACKAGES OF PORK ON COUNTER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 56.8F. ALSO OBSERVED CUT CANTELOPE ON COUNTER BY REGISTER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 57.7F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD IS DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $350.00.
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.
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 20, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED NUMEROUS POTS STORED ON TOP OF THE HAND WASHING SINK WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DISHES. HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REMOVED POTS FROM HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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.
OBSERVED NUMEROUS EXPIRED PACKAGED FLAN CAKES WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE 3/19/2025. THE DATE OF PREPARATION WAS MARKED 3/13/25. READY-TO-EAT FOOD CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE BAKERY PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FOOD PREP AREAS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FLY STRIPS DURING INSPECTION.
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 HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST.
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 FLOORS IN WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PERSONAL BACKPACK AND CELL PHONE STORED ON TOP OF BAKING MIXER IN BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED WAS AN OPEN CUP WITH LIQUID INSIDE STORED ON TOP OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM PREP AREA AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
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, Mar 20, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 9, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED A LARGE MIXING BOWLS AND POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS).
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 2, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 13Contamination
Official wording
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $12.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF 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.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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 LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED 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.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING DEAD ROACHES. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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.
8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 49,55 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2574018 DATED 4/11/2023 NOT CORRECTED:- -49)4-601.11(C):....OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FRYERS, UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS, ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY, FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN. 55) 6-501.114...OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND INSIDE UNUSED HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. 55) 6-201.17:.....OBSERVED CEILING FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, GREASE DEBRIS ON FANS LOCATED IN BASEMENT COOKING PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED A LARGE MIXING BOWLS AND POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS).
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 WASTEWATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD PARTICLES INTO THE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS FILLED INTO ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE FLOOR DRAINS FROM THE FLOOR AND NOT RECEDING. ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE. MANAGER IMMENDIATELY RE ROUTED THE WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR AND CLEANED THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.