More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Feb 6, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 21, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 14, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN WINE ROOM BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 10PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. TAGGED MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #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 READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, SHREDDED ROMAINE AND ARUGALA, IN SMALL DELI COOLER, SLICED TOMATO AND SLICED HAM AT COOKSLINE DELI COOLER, PAR COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AND COOKED PORK AT COOKSLINE COOLER, CHOPPED ROMAINE LETTUCE, SPINACH ARTICHOKE AND BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 20 LBS VALUED AT $61 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.
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES AT MAIN BAR, APPROX. 10 SMALL FLIES IN KITCHEN NEAR SWING DOOR TO SERVICE STATION, APPROX. 10 AT R&D BAR INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HANGING FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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 RAW WOOD USED TO REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN SERVERS HALL NEAR HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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 CLUTTER AT SERVICE STATION THAT IS ACCESSIBLE FROM KITCHEN, CLUTTER IN CLOSET BETWEEN MAIN AND R&D BAR, FURNANCE CLOSET, AND IN SERVER'S HALL NEAR WATER HEATER AND UNUSED DISHMACHINE AT MAIN BAR, ALSO NOTED LARGE UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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.
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/TORN (UNDER GRILL). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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.
DISHWASH AREA DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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 DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS/CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
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 ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB AT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.
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.