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5 inspections
Canvass
Apr 14, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,SPICES,ETC.)MUST 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.
SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST 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, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 21, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL 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.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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 DIRT BUILD UP AND DEAD ROACHES ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT 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 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD SPRINKLERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD SPRINKLERS 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, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
May 15, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
May 8, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE IN PREP AREA.EMPLOYEES MUST NOT DRINK FROM AN OPEN UNCOVERED CUP STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDED COVER AND A STRAW.
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 EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES ON SHELF. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :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.
WE OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT TO USE UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED - COS AT 2:30PM TECHNICIAN REPORT ON SITE.PROBLEM SOLVED.PRESENTLY UNIT MAINATAINS 100PPM.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A PREP COOLER TURNED OFF. MANAGER STATED THEY ALREADY CALLED TECHNIAN, HOWEVER NO INVOICES PROVIDED. COOLER IS EMPTY. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: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.
FOOD STORED IN CONTAINER MUST HAVE A COMMON LABEL:SUGAR SALT,ETC.
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.
WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 15 OR MORE) RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AND DISHMACHINE AREAS.EVIDENCE OF GNAWED CARDBOARD BOX (FOOD IN IT) ON SHELF IN STORAGE /PREP AREA. ALSO TWO RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP THE DISHMACHINE BY THE LARGE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS IN PREP AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. 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.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN 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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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.
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-21-2023,REPORT#2585584. #36) 4-204.112(B)OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN ANY OF THE COOLING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. #39) 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING. #49)4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. #56) 6-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN THE PREP AREA(SHOES AT REAR FOOD STORAGE ON AND UNDER SHELF AND A JACKET ON TOP BOX IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 8, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 21, 2023
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL 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 GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN 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 NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN ANY OF THE COOLING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS 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.