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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 24, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11 REPAIR THE HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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, Aug 24, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 17, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 9, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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 NO THERMOMETER AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. AND I-DOOR SALSA COOLER IN THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE 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 WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF BEER COOLERS IN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR BARS AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPINGS CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 TINTFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS A LINER INSIDE ALL COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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 EXPOSED HAND WASHINGSINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE 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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2595763 ON 06/05/2024. VIOLATION# 47. SOME PREP AREAS COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/TORN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. PRIORITY FOUDATION 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, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 5, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
SOME PREP AREAS BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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.
SOME PREP AREAS COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/TORN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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 ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREAS COOLER CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
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 ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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 5, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Nov 28, 2023
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
4-501.12 MOST OF THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN, WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST BE REFINISHED OR REPLACED SAID 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.
5-205.15 HANDWASHING AT THE BAR AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE. THE POP GUN DISPENSER UNIT INSTALLED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AND ABOVE THE ICE BIN MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
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.
6-201.11 BROKEN/MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN THE BAR AREA. ALSO BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE ICE BIN.REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-202.11 WE OBSERVED A PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 28, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 9, 2023
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
MOST OF THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST BE REFINISHED OR REPLACED SAID 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.
HANDWASHING AT THE BAR AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE. POP GUN DISPENSER UNIT INSTALLED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AND ABOVE THE ICE BIN MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
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/MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN THE BAR AREA. ALSO BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE ICE BIN.REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED A PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.