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7 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 12, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, GARBAGE CONTAINERS, DISH RACKS USED IN THE DISHMACHINE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 16, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION NOW AT 100PPM.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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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 WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST 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 SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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 GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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 STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRONT COUNTER AREA ALONG THE SOUTH WALL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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 FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 6, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 3, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE 3 LIVE ROACHES AND MICE DROPPINGS. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE SIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 4 DOOR FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE CREVICES OF THE CEMENT FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE DRY BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. IN THE BASEMENT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS AND ON THE LEGS OF THE SPEED RACK, UNDER THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY, REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY 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.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES AND THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WHERE THE EGG ROLLS AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE THE DUMPLING ARE PREPARED.
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 3, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 30, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), 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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND THE BASEMENT. THE FOODS FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE ON THE 2ND FLOOR ARE AS FOLLOWED: CHICKEN FEET (50.F), PORK (52.8F) BOTH FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE EXPEDITORS TABLE ON THE SIDE WHERE EGG ROLLS ARE FRIED 3 EGGS (65.6F), BEEF (48.3F), ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED FROM A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE DUMPLING PREP AREA: PORK, BBQ PORK, SHRIMP & CHIVE, LOTUS RICE, VEGETABLE, SHRIMP & CORN DUMPLINGS (71.9F), STUFFED PEPPERS, PRESERVED EGGS, WATERCHESTNUT CAKES, AND VARIOUS MEAT FILLINGS FOR THE DUMPLING OF INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT THERE WERE 3 CONTAINERS OF SHRIMP FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 50.0F-53.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 355LBS AT $1,000 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21
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 PEST INFESTATION ON SITE. OBSERVED 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES AND 500 MICE DROPPINGS AND MORE. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE BASEMENT AND THE 2ND FLOOR. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS ON THE 2ND FLOOR WERE OBSERVED WITH DROPPINGS: IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE EMPLOYEE STORAGE, BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT AREA, ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, IN THE DRY GOODS STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE SHELVING UNITS WERE FOOD INGREDIENTS WERE STORED ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND ON THENLIDS OF THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND ON BOXES OF GLASSES AND IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS, PUSH CARTS NEAR THE ENTRANCE DOOR. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA ON THE UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE, UNDER THE DOUBLE DECKER OVENS ACROSS FROM THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, SURROUNDING THE 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE DUMPLINGS PREP AREA AND UNDER THE STEAM TABLE FOR THE DUMPLINGS. THE OUTERIOR CREVICES OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: THE RICE COOKER, THE LOWER COMPARTMENT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER NEAR WHERE THE DUMPLINGS ARE PREPARED, THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF A TWO DOOR COOLER NEAR THE RICE COOKER, INSTRUCTED ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY 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 THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH BOXES NOT ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN MENTIONED AREA 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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYERS AND WOK STATION), COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD PREP TABLES.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, 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.
OBSERVED TCS COOKED FOODS SPRING ROLLS (55.0F), EGG 53.6F) CRAB-RANGOONS (67.0F), AND CHICKEN (71.0F) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES, STORED ON THE CART NEAR DEEP FRYINGEQUIPMENT ON THE SIDE WHERE ROLLS AND FOODS ARE DEEP FRIED ON THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. FOOD VALUED AT $50 APPROX. 8LBS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE EXPEDITORS TABLE ON THE SIDE WHERE DUMPLINGS ARE PREPARED AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. 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 BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE PIPES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WHERE THE EGG ROLLS ARE PREPARED AND OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED 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 OVER 1,000 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: COAT STORAGE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, BASEMENT AREA (UNDER SHELVING AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT), NEAR FISH TANKS, IN KITCHEN NEAR CHEMICAL STORAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). 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 BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COLD HOLD UNITS. 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 NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS REGISTERING AT 55.4F. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINKS, WASHBOWL SINKS, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE 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 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA AND IN UTILITY ROOM WHERE WATER HEATER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE 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.