OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN THE FRONT LOBBY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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 PRODUCT STACKED TO THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN IN THE BASEMENT ON TABLES WITH BARELY ANY ROOM TO GET IN AND DO COMPLETE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SO THAT PROPER AIRFLOW CAN KEEP ALL PRODUCTS AT PROPER HOLDING TEMP ALWAYS.
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, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 11, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source
License
Mar 11, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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 THAT NOT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS HAVE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED ON SITE. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 6, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN PRODUCTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP ITEMS LIFTED OFF THE FLOOR ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES.
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 A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE SLUSHY STATION AS WELL AS THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS NEEDED.
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 THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS AND SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA MACHINE IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jan 25, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CORRECTED ON SITE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE DELIVERED TO FACILITY AT 10:10AM. 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
2-101.11: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CORRECTED ON SITE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE DELIVERED TO FACILITY AT 10:10AM. 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
5-202.12 (B-D): OBSERVED METERED HOT WATER FAUCET IN MEN WASHROOM RUNNING FOR 0 SECONDS AND WOMENS HOT AND COLD METERED FAUCETS RUNNING FOR 6 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID METERED FAUCETS, FAUCETS SHALL PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
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.
5-205.15: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK 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.
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 23, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE WRITTEN PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFIABLE WRITTEN PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED METERED HOT WATER FAUCET IN MEN WASHROOM RUNNING FOR 0 SECONDS AND WOMENS HOT AND COLD METERED FAUCETS RUNNING FOR 6 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID METERED FAUCETS, FAUCETS SHALL PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
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.
PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACIITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 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 SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK 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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. 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 FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. 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.
OBSERVED NO TISSUE AT TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A SUPPLY OF TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. CORRECTED ON SITE. TISSUE PROVIDED AT TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 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.