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3 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 25, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
5-103.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL PORTA-POTTYS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH NO HAND WASHING FACILITIES PROVIDED. THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS LOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE DUE TO PLUMBING ISSUES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER UNDER PRESSURE TO ALL FIXTURES REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
6-501.11 OBSERVED GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE FRP BOARD AT THE CORNER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO 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.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING THE REAR OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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 BIG OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALSO OBSERVED PLASTERS FALLEN OFF ON WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR SEAL OPENINGS MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON PIPES, BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE AND DIRT BYUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST 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 WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN TENDERS, HAMBURGERS, HUMMUS AND VEGGIE PLATTER, CHICKEN WINGS, HAMBURGERS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. 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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN RER PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE AND ENTIRE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND PANEL WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FORHUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSED OF ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD SUCH AS HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. 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 APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING ON KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED 7 LIVE LARGE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND FOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE WASHROOM.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYNG INSECT PROBLEM. 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 EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.
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.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING THE REAR OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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 EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.
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 BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REAPAIR 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 NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE 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 BIG OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALSO OBSERVED PLASTERS FALLEN OFF ON WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR SEAL OPENINGS MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON PIPES, BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE AND DIRT BYUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN 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.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALLTHE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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.