ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Complaint
May 20, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP AND STEAM TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER 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.
CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS.
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 20, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 3, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A CASE OF CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
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.
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR BOTH DOORS OF THE SALAD DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER.
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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE WALL AND ICE MACHINE IN THE CORNER OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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 AN ASHTRAY FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE DESK IN THE OFFICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND NO ASHTRAYS CAN BE STORED WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE OF 2008. 7-32-020(C). 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 28, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WALL-MOUNTED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE AND MOUNT DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS 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 POOLING WATER BENEATH STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA FROM CONDENSATE DISCHARGE DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE CONDENSATE DISCHARGE FROM BOTH STEAM TABLE AND ICE MACHINE DIRECTLY TO SEWAGE DRAIN OR OTHER APPROVED WASTE WATER DISCHARGE POINT 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 HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS ALONG SHELVES, TELEPHONE LINES, AND WALL ABOVE CUTTING TABLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES, WALLS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST DEBRIS, OR OTHER SOILS 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 BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG INTERIOR SURFACES AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM OF THE MAIN COOK LINE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE OR OTHER SUBSTANCES 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.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM CANVASS INSPECTION ON 10/23/2024 (INSPECTION NO. 2605186): #57 2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EACH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE COMPLETES AND MAINTAINS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 3O DAYS OF HIRE. #58 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ANY CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, AND TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL LISTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 23, 2024
Pass
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE CASHIER AREA TO NOT HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING 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 MULTIPLE BAGS OF FROZEN FRENCH FRIES THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON PREPARATION TABLE IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW ALL FOODS USING APPROPRIATE METHODS, SUCH AS UNDER CONSTANT REFRIGERATION BELOW A TEMP OF 41F.
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 LARGE POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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 CARDBOARD USED TO LINE LARGE METAL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF CARDBOARD LINING AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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 THE 3 DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GASKETS HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP; GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CREVICES BELOW THE PREP/CUTTING BOARDS, DIRECTLY ABOVE THE DOORS AND NEXT TO HINGES; THE HINGES AND CREVICES ARE HEAVILY COATED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS; INTERIOR BOTTOM AND BACK SHELVES HAVE LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE 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 BOTH BATHROOMS IN DINING AREA TO NOT HAVE A TRASH CAN WITH LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID IN EVERY UNISEX BATHROOM.
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 MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EACH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE COMPLETES AND MAINTAINS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 3O DAYS OF HIRE.
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.
OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ANY CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, AND TO MAINTAIN 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.