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Inspections

1. Aug 12, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-305.11 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-501.11 RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-501.115 OBSERVED WASTE DEBRIS AND BUILD-UP ON THE GROUND AROUND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL-CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11 COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT UNIT OR REMOVE AND REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHMACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANNG TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Aug 5, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND APPROX 200-250 DROPPINGS IN AND AROUND THE ENTIRE FACILITY. WALK IN COOLER, DISH AREA, SERVICE AREA, PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-305.11 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-501.11 RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED WASTE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11 COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT UNIT OR REMOVE AND REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHMACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANNG TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

3. Jul 2, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-305.11 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-501.11 RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHMACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANNG TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11 COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT UNIT OR REMOVE AND REPLACE.

4. Jun 26, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-305.11 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-501.11 RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-501.15 OUTSIDE RECEPITCLE FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL IS OVERFLOWING AND OTHER CONTAINERS FULL OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. SEVERAL AREAS WITH BOXES, BAGS AND DEBRIS ON GROUND PROMOTING RODENT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN FREE FROM RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHMACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANNG TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11 COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT UNIT OR REMOVE AND REPLACE.

5. Jun 25, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE AT 110 DEGREES AT RINSE. ALL HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINES MUST BE 180 DEGREES OR BETTER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT MACHINE. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE DEPT OF HEALTH. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. WHEN READY FOR REINSPECTION CONTACT CDPH VIA EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OUTSIDE RECEPITCLE FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL IS OVERFLOWING AND OTHER CONTAINERS FULL OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. SEVERAL AREAS WITH BOXES, BAGS AND DEBRIS ON GROUND PROMOTING RODENT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN FREE FROM RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHMACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANNG TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT UNIT OR REMOVE AND REPLACE.

6. Nov 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Oct 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE BACK PANEL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY CEILING EXHAUST FAN PANEL AT THE CORNER BY THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

8. Jul 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED HANGING ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WALL WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND ELECTRIC ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNUSED 2-DOOR COOLER STORED IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

9. Sep 20, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE RELEASE LEVER UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK(1 COMPARMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

10. Nov 23, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Nov 16, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

12. Jun 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT NEEDED, AND DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-302.13(B) OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL NEHIND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE.

13. Jun 12, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE SERVING LINE.

14. Jun 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER.

15. Jun 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED LOOSE GASKETS FON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

16. Jul 10, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      WATER LEAKING UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND WATER LINES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

17. Feb 4, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.