CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN IN THE KITCHEN HAS A BUILD-UP OF EXCESS GRIMES ALSO IS PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM BROKEN, MISSING AND MOST OF TILES MISSING GROUT.A LOT OF STAGNATE WATER.MUST REPAIR AND KEEP AREA DRY
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.
REPLACE EXPIRED CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS.RENEW EVERY THREE YEARS
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 7, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE (RINSED HIS HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK ONLY WITH WATER) AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010,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.
WE OBSERVED OVER TWENTY LIVE ROACHES IN DISHROOM AREAS. WE OBSERVED ADULTS AND BABY ROACHES IN AND OUT OF THE ELECTRICAL BOX (HOLES AND OPENING AT SAID BOX, EAST WALL UNDER THE DISHMACHINE). ROACHES WERE OBSERVED AT THE MOTOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. 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.
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN IN THE KITCHEN HAS A BUILD-UP OF EXCESS GRIMES ALSO IS PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
WASHROOM USED BY CUSTOMERS IN BASEMENT DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE
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.
FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM BROKEN, MISSING AND MOST OF TILES MISSING GROUT.A LOT OF STAGNATE WATER.MUST REPAIR AND KEEP AREA DRY
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
BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN STORAGE ROOM.REPLACE
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.
REPLACE EXPIRED CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS.RENEW EVERY THREE YEARS
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM:5-24-2024,REPORT #2595203 #16)4-602.11(B-E):INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. #39)3-305.11 OBSERVED WRAPPED WASTE PIPE BROKEN,PEELING AND LEAKED WASTE WATER STAINES AT DISHROOM, SAID PIPES MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE #47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): SOME OF LIDS(MISSING/BROKEN) AT HOT HOLDING UNIT WITHOUTH HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLES. #51)5-205.15: WATER PIPES UNDER THE HIGH TEM DISH MACHINE ARE LEAKING(WEST WALLS).REPAIR ISSUE. 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, Mar 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 24, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WRAPPED WASTE PIPE BROKEN,PEELING AND LEAKED WASTE WATER STAINES AT DISHROOM,KITCHEN ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SAID PIPES MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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.
SOME OF LIDS(MISSING/BROKEN) AT HOT HOLDING UNIT WITHOUTH HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLES.
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.
MUST NOT USE ALUMINIMUM FOIL AS LINER UNDER THE BURNER OF THE STOVE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE 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.
FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DRIPPING,REPAIR ISSUE. WATER PIPES UNDER THE HIGH TEM DISH MACHINE ARE LEAKING(WEST WALLS).REPAIR ISSUE
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 OPEN WALL BASE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 24, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 22, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/CUPS AND PUT THEM THRU THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT HANDWASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010,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.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WRAPPED WASTE PIPE BROKEN,PEELING AND LEAKED WASTE WATER STAINES AT DISHROOM,KITCHEN ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SAID PIPES MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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.
SOME OF LIDS(MISSING/BROKEN) AT HOT HOLDING UNIT WITHOUTH HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLES.
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.
MUST NOT USE ALUMINIMUM FOIL AS LINER UNDER THE BURNER OF THE STOVE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE 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.
FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DRIPPING,REPAIR ISSUE. WATER PIPES UNDER THE HIGH TEM DISH MACHINE ARE LEAKING(WEST WALLS).REPAIR ISSUE
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.
WATER ON FLOORS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE,FROM LEAKING PIPES.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.ALSO BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL AT SAME AREA. 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.