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The full inspection history
8 inspections
Canvass
Feb 6, 2026
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 COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. 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, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jan 27, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 6, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALL JUST LEFT OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY TO FACILITY.
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 A FOIL LIKE MATERIAL LINING THE FLOOR OR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, 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 THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE HOT LINE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN NOT SEALED TO STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GREAT WORKING ORDER.
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 ITEMS UNUSED IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED NEAR THE OLD WATER TANK UNIT/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 30, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN INSPECTED AREAS AS FOLLOWS. APRROX 10 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED AT THE SWING DOOR OF THE KITCHEN ON THE LEFT SIDE BASE IN THE CORNER. OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AT THE OLD WATER TANK/STORAGE AREA ON THE WOOD LEDGE AGAINST THE WALL AND THE FLOOR AT THE CORNER OF THE SAME AREA. OBSERVED APRROX 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE DOOR IN THE CORNER AND UNSER THE SHELVING. OBSERVED APPROX 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE EVAPORATOR COIL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS. HAVE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 02/06/2025 WITH PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 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 RAW EXPOSED WOOD AT THE SWING DOOR TO THAT LEADS IN AND OUT OF THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING SURFACE EASY 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.
OBSERVED A FOIL LIKE MATERIAL LINING THE FLOOR OR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, 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 THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE HOT LINE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN NOT SEALED TO STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GREAT WORKING ORDER.
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 ITEMS UNUSED IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED NEAR THE OLD WATER TANK UNIT/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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 30, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jan 21, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 16, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 10, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 82.8-94.6F AT HANDWASHING SINKS ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SOUTHSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND SOUTHSIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINKS REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION HANDWASHING SINKS AT PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 102.0-111.2 F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/10/2024. 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 TOWELS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER IN COOKING AREA AND AT BASE INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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.