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9 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 5, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1 WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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, May 5, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 28, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE, SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM, HALLWAY OUTSIDE BEER WALK IN, 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION, AND 1ST FLOOR MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. 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 TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF DOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 PLUMBING ISSUES: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1 WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 SPILLED SYRUP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH BAG-IN-A-BOX SYSTEM AND NEAR BEER WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION .
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 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 26, 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 PINK, BLACK AND ORANGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF ALL THREE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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
3-305.12: OBSERVED LIQUOR STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE LIQUOR OR SHIELD SEWER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 19, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PINK, BLACK AND ORANGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF ALL THREE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISK ADDED TO MENU IDENTYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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 OVER 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE BASEMENT WASHROOMS, FIRST FLOOR BARS, AND SMALL ROOM WITH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 2/19/2025. 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
OBSERVED LIQUOR STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE LIQUOR OR SHIELD SEWER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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 HOLES IN UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN ICE MACHINE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN ICE MACHINE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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 19, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Feb 5, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 30, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF RIGHT AND LEFT ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS IN ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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 CONTAINERS OF FLOUR IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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.
5-501.16: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST IN INTERIOR OF VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT AND ABOVE PIZZA PREP STATION ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN SMALL ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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.
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
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 30, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 23, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 23, 2024
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING AND NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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 LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 2ND FLOOR SOUTHSIDE SOUTHERN MOST AND 1ST FLOOR NORTHSIDE SOUTHERN MOST HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE COLDWATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS INCREASED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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 HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL HANDLERS.
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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ, SIGN AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 147.7F AND 169.9 AT SOUTHERN HANDWASHING SINKS IN TREE HOUSE MAIN AND ATRIUM BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL HAVE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW 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 SLIGHT PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF RIGHT AND LEFT ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS IN ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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 CONTAINERS OF FLOUR IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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 OVER 100 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE WASHROOMS, BARS, HALLWAYS, UTILITY ROOMS, DISHWASHING AREA, PREP AREAS AND SMALL ROOM WITH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/23/2024. 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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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 NO WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST IN INTERIOR OF VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT AND ABOVE PIZZA PREP STATION ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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.