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Inspections

1. Mar 5, 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 WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED SYRUP SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

2. Feb 26, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING THERMOMETER TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SYRUP SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

3. Aug 26, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE DOOR (NOT TOUCHING ICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. (PIC ON SITE OBTAINED TEST STRIPS AT END OF INSPECTION, COS).

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER WITH DRAWERS ON HOT LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED AIR VENTS IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

4. Oct 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR DOUGH PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION.NOTED TEMPERATURE @64F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. Jun 26, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE BEVERAGE AREA OF THE KITCHEN AND THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK-IN UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE PIZZA MAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

6. May 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED A LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TALL TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE FRYER AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE BEVERAGE AREA OF THE KITCHEN AND THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK-IN UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH STICKY RESIDUE FROM THE SYRUP BOX IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SYRUP BOXES LOCATED FOR SODA DISPENSING; CLEAN FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     #4 OBSERVED THE 1% CHOCOLATE MILK OFFERED AS AN OPTION WITH THE KIDS MEAL WAS 180 CALORIES AND NOT THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF 130 CALORIES, NOT IN COMPLIANCE ORDINANCE 7-38-060.

7. Jun 30, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REVOLVING DOOR WITH 1/4" OR MORE GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP ON SHELF IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND NEAR FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED GASKETS ON SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS UNDER PREP AREA NEAR FRYER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PIZZA PREP CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND CLEAN FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT STAINING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED RESIDUE/SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

8. Jan 16, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE (PLATES) NOT INVERTED AT THE CUSTOMER BUFFET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (1ST FLOOR) AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

9. Dec 5, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,DOUGH PANS,PIZZA RACKS,BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER #2- SHELVING UNITS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND SALAD PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS , CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS

10. Nov 28, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT BEVERAGE STATION IN REAR CORNER OF DINING ROOM AREA(NEW ADDITION).MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET UNDER SHELVING UNITS,HOT WATER TANK AREA ALONG WALL BASES,ON SHELVING UNITS IN CLOSET NEXT TO UNUSED TOILETROOM IN BASEMENT,LIQUOR ROOM ALONG WOOD LEDGES UNDER SHELVING UNITS.ALSO,APPX"15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT HALLWAY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/28/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ON FRONT ENTRY AND EXIT DOOR LOCK AND ALONG BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,DOUGH PANS,PIZZA RACKS,BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER #2- SHELVING UNITS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DUMP SINK IN NEW BAR AREA,LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA ,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND SALAD PREP AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR WOMEN'S TOILETROOM IN BASEMENT,OVERHEAD PIPE WRAP ABOVE 4- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS , CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE NOT AVAILABLE.MUST PROVIDE.