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5 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 6, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND ELECTRIC OVEN(11000 WATTS) AT DELI PREPARATION AREAS NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD.MUST NOTIFY PROVIDE OR NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR APPROVAL.
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.
FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE DELI WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED.(POTATO SALAD,CHICKEN,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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 29, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.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.
FOUND FOLLOWING PREPARED FOOD WITH NO DATE LABELS: 10 POUNDS PREPARED SOUP, 5 POUNDS PREPARED SHRIMP, 2 POUNDS COOKED RICE, 2 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN, AND 20 POUNDS POTATO SALAD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 39 POUNDS OF UNLABELED PREPARED TCS FOODS.VALUE AT 100DOLLARS.
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.
FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE DELI WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED.(POTATO SALAD,CHICKEN,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.
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG WITH CURRENT INVOICES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020C.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND ELECTRIC OVEN(11000 WATTS) AT DELI PREPARATION AREAS NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD.MUST NOTIFY PROVIDE OR NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR APPROVAL.
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, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 3, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE HOT FOOD AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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.
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.
REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING AROUND MECHANICAL DRAIN INSIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE INFORMATION OF THE CAULKING IF IS FOOD GRADE.
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.
REMOVE FROM FLOOR SOME DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.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 ONE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE OUT OF 14 EMPLOYEE.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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Feb 23, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 23, 2024 · Original Source
License
Feb 2, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C)
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.
WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH DOORS.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
NO SNEEZE GUARD PROVIDED AT HOT HOLDING SELF SERVE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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.