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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
May 22, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR IUTILITY SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 12, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRAINS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPLACE COVER FLOOR DRAIN IN THE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVE A FEW BURN OUT LIGHTS BULBS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE TO MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 4, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT BEHIND SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA. MUST MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF RODENTS RAT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. 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 EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED.
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 WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING 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.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING AROUND PIPE ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST 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
OBSERVE A FEW BURN OUT LIGHTS BULBS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE TO MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 18, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 11, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN CORNER OF BASEMENT WHEN YOU ENTER THROUGH STAIRS AND UNDER SHELVES ALONG WALL WITH SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND JARS STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF RAT AND RODENT DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. 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 EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE WALK IN UNIT LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DE ICE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ICE BUILD UP.
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 EMPLOYEE BATHROOM TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH CAN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX AND FEMALE BATHROOMS.
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.