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1. Jun 16, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK) ARE BIENG PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPPING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11 OBSERVED RUST ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKS ON THE WATER LINE UNDER THE HAND-WASHING SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

2. Jun 10, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK) ARE BIENG PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPPING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11 OBSERVED RUST ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKS ON THE WATER LINE UNDER THE HAND-WASHING SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2637864 DATED 6/3/26; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C). UPON REINSPECTION STILL OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 2026. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

3. Jun 3, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK) ARE BIENG PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT ADEQUATE SCREENING TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING OR MAINTAINED DOOR CLOSED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11 OBSERVED RUST ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKS ON THE WATER LINE UNDER THE HAND-WASHING SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

4. May 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     DOOR AT COMMON STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN COMMON STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ITEMS UP OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     ALL RAW WOOD IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LEAK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. Nov 20, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK NOT COVED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL TO SEAL OPENING BETWEEN THE LOWER WALL AND FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN THE HALLWAY COMMON AREA EXPOSING PIPES OF PLUMBING; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

6. Nov 18, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR CONTRACT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR SERVICE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED THE DISPOSAL UNIT OVERFLOWING IN ENCLOSED AREA; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERVICE SCHEDULED FOR PICK UP ON TUESDAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN THE HALLWAY COMMON AREA EXPOSING PIPES OF PLUMBING; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK NOT COVED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL TO SEAL OPENING BETWEEN THE LOWER WALL AND FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE FURNACE CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS STORED IN FURNACE CLOSET TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.