SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Apr 30, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN LOBBY BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 18, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA.
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.
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALL #1 AND STALL #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALLS #1 AND #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 10, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. 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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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 LEAKING FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA.
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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALL #1 AND STALL #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALLS #1 AND #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 19, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN 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 HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SINK TO THE RIGHT OF BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS
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.
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED FLATWARE STORED UNCOVERED IN DISHROOM STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FLATWARE OR STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE 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.
6-501.12: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA OF RESTAURANT. 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.
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED FLATWARE STORED UNCOVERED IN DISHROOM STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FLATWARE OR STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SINK TO THE RIGHT OF BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN 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.
6-501.12: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA OF RESTAURANT. 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.
8-404.13(B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2587889 DATED 1-10-2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING UNIT SODA BOX DISPENSERS LOCATED IN BAR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED FLATWARE STORED UNCOVERED IN DISHROOM STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FLATWARE OR STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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 SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN 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 LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE 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 SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA OF RESTAURANT. 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SINK TO THE RIGHT OF BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569310 DATED 01/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING UNITS, ICE MACHINE IN BAR----AND-----KITCHEN, COFFEE MACHINE IN COFFEE AREA, AND SODA BOX DISPENSERS LOCATED IN BAR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.