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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Aug 24, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF DRY GOODS (CHILES) IN BASEMENT WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL NON-ORIGINAL CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD RESIUDE IN GASKETS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 24, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 17, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED BEANS DATED 10/16/25 WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 67 - 70 DEGREES F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2O LBS OF PRODUCTS APPROX $50 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
PREMISES USING (2) REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINES TO PRE PACKAGED SALSAS ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVAL AND VALID HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SALSAS FROM REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, DISCARD, AND DENATURE, AND CEASE USE OF REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT APPROVAL BY CDPH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED, AND DENATURED SALSA ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS $10 VALUE. BOTH MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS USED AS FOOD STORAGE FOR TRIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 3, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND SPLATTERS ON SIDES OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 24, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BACK UP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE BASIN, BACKUP IS OBSERVED IN 1ST COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. 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 BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND SPLATTERS ON SIDES OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.