ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 5, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKY PIPING ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP NEAR OVENS CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON FLOOR UNDER SAID EQUIPMENT. NOTED HOT WATER NOZZLE ON FAUCET NECK LOOSE AND LEAKING EXCESSIVELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ENTRY SPACE TO PREP AREA, NOTED MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING THROUGHOUT SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN IT.
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, May 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 23, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 100 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN MANAGER'S OFFICE, UNDER DISHMACHINE, UNDER BULK CONTAINER OF OATMEAL, ON FLOOR SCATTERED ALONG WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE, UNDER SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE, AND PREP TABLES. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 100 SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES ON WALLS, FLYING AROUND NEAR DISH MACHINE, ON SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, COOLING UNITS AND ICE MACHINE. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM SAID AREAS, AND MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). 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 LEAKY PIPING ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP NEAR OVENS CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON FLOOR UNDER SAID EQUIPMENT. NOTED HOT WATER NOZZLE ON FAUCET NECK LOOSE AND LEAKING EXCESSIVELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ENTRY SPACE TO PREP AREA, NOTED MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING THROUGHOUT SAID AREA 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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2593249 ON 4/23/24. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 55)6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE AND DETACHED BASE (BLACK) THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING SPACED FOR PEST 55)6-501.12 NOTED ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPILL ON FLOOR INSIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE POOLED WATER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE CHEMICALS ARE ATTACHED. 56)6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE 3-COMPONENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INTENSIFY LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE.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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 23, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INTENSIFY LIGHTING.
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.
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS CRUMBLING AND IN POOR CONDITION THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... WALL ENTERING KITCHEN AREA, NEXT TO HOT WATER DISPENSER IN FRONT PREP AREA, BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENTS SINK ACROSS FROM OVENS IN PREP, ON WALL (TO THE WALL BASE) SEPARATING DISH MACHINE ROOM FROM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN 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, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 12, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BROKEN WASH GAUGE ON LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE UTENSILS ARE BEING PROPERALY WASHED AND SANITIZED. 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING (EGGS, DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 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 ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERNAL LID AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ON THE WALL NEAR THE MICROWAVE, INSIDE THE CORNER SPACE WHERE THE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED, ON ROLLING CARTS WHERE CLEAN KITCHENWARE IS STORED, THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE, AND FLYING NEAR DRAINS WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS PLACED. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). 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 WALLS CRUMBLING AND IN POOR CONDITION THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... WALL ENTERING KITCHEN AREA, NEXT TO HOT WATER DISPENSER IN FRONT PREP AREA, BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM OVENS IN PREP, ON WALL (TO THE WALL BASE) SEPARATING DISH MACHINE ROOM FROM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN 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 BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INTENSIFY LIGHTING.
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.