OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ABOVE PREP LINE COOLERS SURFACES STAINED/PITTED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS.
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 28, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 29, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK AT BOY'S RESTROOM NORTHSIDE OF 1ST FLOOR.MUST REPAIR.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 5, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. SANITIZER CONCENTRATION LATER RESTORED TO 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CHLORINE SANITIZER HAS MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM BEFORE PLACING DISHED INSIDE 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 VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1 GALLON SPINACH DIP, 7 GALLONS COOKED BLACK BEANS, 10 POUNDS SHEPARD PIE, 3 POUNDS COOKED RICE, 3 POUNDS DICED TOMATOES, 15 POUNDS CORNED BEEF, 8 POUNDS CHICKEN, AND 1 GALLON BEER CHEESE ($300) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE 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.
OBSERVED CLUTTER BUILD UP IN STORAGE AREA WITH STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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, May 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 17, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
FAUCET BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOAP COMPARTMENT)IS LEAKING 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.
BROKEN WALL AND BASEBOARD TILES BY THE DOOR OF WASHROOM ENTRANCE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY.REPAIR ISSUE
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 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 31, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS AT CENTRAL BAR AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 IN-USE CENTRAL BAR AREA DISH MACHINE (NEAR RESTROOMS) WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION 0.00 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF DISH MACHINE FOR WAREWASHING UNTIL REPAIRED. PERSON-IN-CHARGE HAD MACHINE SERVICED BY LICENSED TECHNICIAN ON-SITE, WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 100.00 PPM AFTER REPAIR ON-SITE. 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 INTERIOR CAVITY NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE OF DEEP FRYERS AT MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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 FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED: FLOORS BENEATH DEEP FRYERS AT THE COOK LINE AREA SOILED WITH GREASE, FLOORS BENEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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.
DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH A MINERAL BUILD-UP. 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.
REPLACE BROKEN(INSULATION EXPOSED) AND WATER STAINS ON CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT OF TWO DOOR STAFF REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.