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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 10, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND MEAT DEPARTMENT INSTALLED ABOVE LEFT DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REINSTALL HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT IT SHALL NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT ON LEFT DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SAID AREA.
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.
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER NEAR WALK IN COOLER 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 NON WORKING FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WESTSIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR NON WORKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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 10, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 3, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING IT AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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.
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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 HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND MEAT DEPARTMENT INSTALLED ABOVE LEFT DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REINSTALL HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT IT SHALL NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT ON LEFT DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SAID AREA.
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 DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER NEAR WALK IN COOLER 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 ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN REAR 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 LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA 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.
OBSERVED NON WORKING FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WESTSIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR NON WORKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11: RAW WOOD PANELING BEHIND COOLERS AND NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD (ON BOTH SIDES) OR REMOVE SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 11, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 9Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PUTTING BARE HANDS IN LARGE CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT NOPALES SALAD AND EATING, THEN CONTINUING TO MIX SALAD, PLACING HANDS IN SALAD AGAIN AND CONTINUE TO EAT. NOPALES SALAD BEING PREPARED FOR CUSTOMERS. ALSO NOTED ANOTHER MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPARING TACOS, TOUCHING TORTILLAS, ONIONS, CILANTRO WITH BARE HANDS AND GIVING TO CUSTOMER. NOPALES SALAD AND TACO DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND LIVE ROACH NOTED NEAR HOT WATER TANK. NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES AND CASINGS NOTED IN MOTORS OF COOLERS AND ON LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT. LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES NOTED IN REAR BY DRY STORAGE GOODS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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.
MULTI USE POTS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. AND In a self-draining position that allows air drying.
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.
PAPER TOWEL LINING UNDER CUTTING BOARDS AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE PAPER TOWELS AND MAINAIN SURFACES, CLEAN AND DRY.
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.
ALL RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS AND ALL MOTOR HARDWARE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO 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.
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS 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.
RAW WOOD PANELING BEHIND COOLERS AND NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CRACKED AND MISSING WALL TILES NOTED BEHIND COOLER NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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
Jul 23, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS(BEEF, TOMATOES)(52F-57F) OF APPROXIMATELY 5LBS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD-HOLD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5LBS OF FOOD FOR $25. 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.