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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Jun 29, 2026
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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.
FOUND THE FAUCET HANDLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXTREMELY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
FOUND THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE HANDLE UP INSIDE THE ICE BIN OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
FOUND THE MOP STORED IN DIRTY WATER INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 28, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN FRONT ENTRY DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT AND PEST ACTIVITY.
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 IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM BROKEN FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
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 STANDING WATER, WHITE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS DIRT AND SMALL DEBRI BUILDUP ALONG THE WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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 28, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 26, 2024
Pass
8 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. WATER DRIPPING TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED O FFOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS TO HAVE ALL HAIR RESTRAINED. LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED UP IN HAIR NETS.
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.
INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. 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.
ALL FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. 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 VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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 26, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 18, 2024
Fail
14 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD HANDLER WAS CUPPING UP RANCH DRESSING WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DRESSING CUPS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 30 CUPS 15 LBS $50 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REAR PREP SINK WITH NO SOAP OR GOOD WORKING SOAP DISPENSOR. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP AND CORRECTED DISPENSOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND DISPENSOR IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS TO HAVE ALL HAIR RESTRAINED. LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED UP IN HAIR NETS.
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.
INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. 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.
ALL FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. 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.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OPEN AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE IN DUMPSTERS. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES GARBAGE IS PICKED UP 3 TIMES PER WEEK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL DUMPSTERS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. ARRANGE TO HAVE ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK UPS IF NECESSARY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED O FFOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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
NO ONE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES MAY NOT BE TAKEN FROM PHOTO ON CELL PHONE. SOMEONE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE WHEN HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN TENDERS, CHICKEN SANDWICHES ETC... INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE AN ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 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.
INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK PEST CONTROL LICENSE, SERVICE RECEIPTS ETC... PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) 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
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.