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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Jul 30, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA,BAR.
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, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 15, 2025
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGN INSTRUCTING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK.
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 VARIOUS SCOOPS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SCOOPS ARE STORED WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
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 VARIOUS SHELVES AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WORK SURFACE. MANAGER REMOVED ALL AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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 EXTERIOER OF BOTH FRYERS TO BE COVERED IN A HEAVY LAYER OF GREASE ON THE DOORS AND ON THE SIDES OF THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE 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 THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY CASHIER TO BE SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY CASHIER TO HAVE LOW WATER PRESSURE AVAILABLE. HOT AND COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE. OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM TWO (2) LOCATIONS: AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET WHEN EITHER WATER IS USED, AND FROM THE MIDDLE BASIN DRAIN PIPE FROM BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ITEMS IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 THE FLOORS BELOW THE TWO (2) FRYERS AS WELL AS THE ALONG ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH A THICK LAYER OF GREASE AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND BELOW ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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 HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE FILTERS OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IN REAR PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE EXHAUST SYSTEM FILTERS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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, May 15, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 23, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE CURRENT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING 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.
OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA UNDER REACH IN COOLER BY HAND WASH SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO 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.
FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING 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, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 16, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND DIRTY EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOTED.----DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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.
EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE CURRENT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING 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.
OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES AROUND REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK AND ON PREP AREA WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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.
FLOORS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SINKS, WOK COOKS LINE, UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DEAD ROACHES AND DIRT.----WALLS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL 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.
FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING 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.