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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
May 26, 2026
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 REAR EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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 GASKETS ON SMALL COLD HOLD UNITS WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL AREAS 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 DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS OF LOCKER/STORAGE ROOM IN CORNES AND UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 26, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 27, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOPER ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USES.
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.
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND RICE). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOPER ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USES.
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 (CHICKEN AND HAM) IN WLAK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS. 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 NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND RICE). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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 OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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, May 19, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 27, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG FRONT COOK LINE COLD-HOLDING UNITS TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE GASKETS ON ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-304.13: OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE AND COOKED BACON STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CLEAN LINENS PRIOR TO SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM LINENS AND CEASE USE OF LINENS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD 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.
3-304.12: IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN WATER AT THE SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE UTENSILS ON CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE IN-BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-502.13 SINGLE-USE SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS CLEANED AND RE-USED AS TO-GO CONTAINERS FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE RE-USE OF SINGLE-SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
6-201.11: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE PREP COOLERS ALONG COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES 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 27, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 15, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UTILIZING GLOVES TO HANDLE RAW STEAK AND UTILIZE SAME GLOVES, WITHOUT HANDWASHING, TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS DICED HAM AND SLICED CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD MISHANDLED ITEMS AND WASH HANDS AND REPLACE GLOVES IN-BETWEEN TASKS, SUCH AS SWITCHING FROM HANDLING RAW FOOD ITEMS TO READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED MISHANDLED FOOD ITEMS AND DISCUSSED PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES WITH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 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.
OBSERVED RAW FOOD STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT FOODS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA: RAW SHELL EGGS STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT CORNED HASH IN THE COOK LINE AREA, RAW BEEF STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT POTATOES IN THE SERVING LINE AREA, AND RAW EGGS STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT HAM IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE RAW FOODS BELOW READY-TO-EAT FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE RELOCATED RAW EGGS AND RAW BEEF BELOW READY-TO-EAT FOODS ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE 41.0F: REFRIED BEANS AT 46.8F, TUNA AT 46.9F, PASTA AT 48.7F, SOUP AT 47.8F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE, APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS WITH $200 OF PRODUCT. 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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK, HAMBURGERS ) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS IN ADDITION TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE/REAR WALK-IN COOLER INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS WITH INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AND CEASED USE OF COOLER TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS. PERSON IN CHARGE ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 36.0F BY END ON INSPECTION 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 IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN WATER AT THE SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE UTENSILS ON CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE IN-BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS CLEANED AND RE-USED AS TO-GO CONTAINERS FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE RE-USE OF SINGLE-SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG FRONT COOK LINE COLD-HOLDING UNITS TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE GASKETS ON ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE AND COOKED BACON STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CLEAN LINENS PRIOR TO SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM LINENS AND CEASE USE OF LINENS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD 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 SEVERAL MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE PREP COOLERS ALONG COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES 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.