OBSERVED THE AREAS UNDER THE COFFEE STATION EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF COFFEE BEANS AND GRINDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
OBSERVED THE LID MISSING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED 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, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 9, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SMALL BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO PULL APART, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 2, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ASTERISK MISSING FROM SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU AND DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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 MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE EGGS IN WALK IN COOLER AND TO ELEVATE SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NEAR KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NEAR KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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 SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NEAR KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 30, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR ALLOWS HAS AN OPEN GAP AT THE BOTTOM WHICH FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 30, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 22, 2023
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR ALLOWS HAS AN OPEN GAP AT THE BOTTOM WHICH FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) ON THE HARD COPY/ONLINE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF AND EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISKS (WITH FOOTNOTE) THAT REFERS TO THE REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. MANAGER POSTED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CONTAINER OF WATER AT COOKLINE STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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.
CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION 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.