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The full inspection history
6 inspections
License
Oct 24, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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 AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF RACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, 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 GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT, and SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT, FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS TRHOUGHOUT 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, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 24, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 17, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 10, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. REVIEWED HAND WASHING IS TO BE PERFORMED IN THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 3-38-010 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 FOUR DOZEN RAW EGGS ON OPEN CARDBOARD FLATS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH AND READY TO EAT VEGETABLES SUCH AS CHOPPED GREEN ONION, BEAN SPROUTS ETC IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REVIEWED THE PROPER STORAGE OF RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY TO THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA AND WHERE A POT, EMPTY SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS, A METAL TABLE AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD 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.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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.
LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER TANK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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.
SOILED MOP HEAD NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED.
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 2-5-24 REPORT #2589132 NOT CORRECTED.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.#47-- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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.
6-501.19--- BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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.
4-602.13-----NOTED PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND 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, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 26, 2024
Fail
16 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOK WEARING GLOVES HANDLING FOODS, LOAD THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRTY DISHES, WASH OFF SINK FAUCET WITH GLOVED HANDS THEN CONTINUE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS ALL WEARING THE SAME PAIR OF GLOVES. REVIEWED PROPER GLOVE USAGE AND WHEN TO WASH HANDS WITH MANAGER THAT ARRIVED AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND THE HOT WATER NOTED TOO HOT EXCEEDING 150F. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER AT THE SINK AS THE HOT WATER CAN NOT EXCEED 120F FOR HAND WASHING. 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.
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER ICE SHOOT AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES NOTED WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO AND TOUCHING THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION INSIDE THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 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.
RUSTY BOTTOM METAL SHELVING UNDER THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST.----NOTED PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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.
BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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 FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED DEAD INSECTS IN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE FRONT OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE.----CHIPPING PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST 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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A 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
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILES TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE AND EGGS ARE BEING SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION WITH ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE SANITATION CERTIFICATES NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. 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 PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PORK IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER, COOKED BEEF, COOKED EGGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO EXPIRATION DATES OR ANY DATE LABELING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS SUCH AS DRIED SEAWEED MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON 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.
NOTED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ON PREP SURFACES. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN 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.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. 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.