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5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 9, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THOSE WITHOUT CERTIFICATES OBTAIN VALID 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 9, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 2, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUE BOARD IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND A DEEP FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND STOVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN FLOORS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THOSE WITHOUT CERTIFICATES OBTAIN VALID 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 2, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 22, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 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. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). SERVICE TECHINCIAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND SERVICEED UNIT. NOW READING 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.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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 AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT NON-FUNCTIONAL WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE 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, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 29, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS A BOX OF RAW CHICKEN BONES THAWING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND SPIDER WEBS ON THE FUSE BOX NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE OPENING OF THE OUTLET BOX NEAR THE MICROWAVE, AND ON THE CLOTHS USED TO OUTLINE THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE. ALL OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPIDER WEBS AND DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES.
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
3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
3-304.12: OBSERVED THE LONG WOODEN SPOON, USED TO STIR FOOD IN THE BIG POTS, STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HOT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND NOT TO STORE THE ITEM IN THE HANDWASHING IN BETWEEN USES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION 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.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, BOTH LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE IN THE REA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT 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.
6-501.114: OBSERVED A PIECE OF STYROFOAM FILLED WITH OLD FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN BEING USED AS A BARRIER ON A CART WITH DIRTY DISHES AND DISHWASHING DETERGENT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED STYROFOAM 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 29, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 22, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO 2 OYSTERS, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 3 CLAMS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINERS UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS AT $55 DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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 IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD STORED IN THREE DIFFERENT COLD HOLDING UNITS. UPON ENTERING REAR FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS QUICKLY STORING TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STAND-ALONE FREEZER. 15 DOZEN AND A HALF DOZEN EGGS (73.7-75.2F) FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER, RAW CHICKEN (60.5F) FOUND IN PREP COOLER, AND 12 BEEF MEATBALLS (53.0F-55.0F) FOUND IN THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF PRODUCT AT $100. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 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 IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS A BOX OF RAW CHICKEN BONES THAWING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
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 3 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON CRAWL ON THE WALL NEAR THE FUSE BOX AND INSIDE THE MIXING BOWL OF THE COMMERCIAL MIXER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, ON ALL THE SHEVING UNITS WITH CANNED GOODS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT, ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND ON THE METAL LEDGES OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. 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 FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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 THE LONG WOODEN SPOON, USED TO STIR FOOD IN THE BIG POTS, STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HOT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND NOT TO STORE THE ITEM IN THE HANDWASHING IN BETWEEN USES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION 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 FOOD ENCRUSTED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, BOTH LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE IN THE REA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT 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 A PIECE OF STYROFOAM FILLED WITH OLD FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN BEING USED AS A BARRIER ON A CART WITH DIRTY DISHES AND DISHWASHING DETERGENT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED STYROFOAM 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/09/2023, REPORT #2577051 #49: THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WERE NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. ALSO, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS AND STOVE. #55: OBSERVED SPLATTER ON THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE ROUND VENTED TUBE ABOVE THE PREP LINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILING OF BOTH WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FANS ON THE CEILING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.