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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Mar 10, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, FREEZER, PREP COOLERS, GREASE TRAP EXTERIOR, PREP TABLES, AND THE SODA GUN NOZZLE BEHIND THE BAR.
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.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE WOK STATION, BEHIND THE BAR, AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING 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
CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND 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, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 28, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN AND FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINKS WITH POTS, PANS AND FOOD STRAINERS STORED INSIDE SINKS. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINKS 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 NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DIHS WASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH THE FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. MACHINE NOT IN USE. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NOW SANITIZING PROPERLY WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO 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.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED 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.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. 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 GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMEN, BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING WALL TILES WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS 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 A FEW BURN OUT LIGHT BUKBS IN LITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR BURN OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 22, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 22, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 15, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. 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
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES LATER. 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOTH THE KITCHEN PREP AND BAR HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINKS WITH POTS, PANS, FOOD STRAINERS STORED INSIDE THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 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.
NOTED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN 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.
NOTED DIRTY FOOD DISHES FROM THE PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE PILED IN THE BUS PANS ON A BUS CART IN THE SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN ALL DIRTY DISHWARES TIMELY ON THE DAY OF SERVICE TO PREVENT PEST INFESTATION.
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.
NOTED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN CHICKEN BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH ONIONS, RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE OPEN CASES OF FRESH VEGETABLES, RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE TOP SHELVING ABOVE ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS. ALL FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
NOTED EXTREMELY GREASY HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE AND ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE SHELVING ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----LOWER METAL SHELVING OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, REPAINT/RE-SEAL.
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 THE HOT AND COLD HANDLES REVERSED ON THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR TO INDICATE THE PROPER HOT HANDLE FOR WATER AND COLD HANDLE FOR COLD WATER.-----NOTED EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE OF HOT WATER AT THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST PROVIDE GREAT WATER FLOW.
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 SOILED MOP HEAD STORED IN DIRTY WATER OF THE MOP BUCKET. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED MOP HEADS INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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 VIOLATIONS FROM 1-12-23 REPORT #2569626 NOT CORRECTED. #37- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.#39-: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.#43-: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.#55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENTS, BAR, DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.#55-: NOTED GREASE AND SPILLS ON WALL BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO 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.