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1. Sep 17, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE ATTACHED TO THE SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN THE LOBBY. ALSO, OBSERVED BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE FOUND IN ICE SHIELD AND THE DISPENSER NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112(B): OBSERVED AN OVEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REFRIGERATOR AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-502.12: OBSERVED THE LID ON THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH A HOLE IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR MENTIONED LID AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN MENTIONED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jul 24, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED AN OVEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REFRIGERATOR AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED THE LID ON THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH A HOLE IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR MENTIONED LID AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN MENTIONED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

3. Mar 16, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED NO LABEL ON THE SQUIRT BOTTLE ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

4. Nov 24, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP WHERE SELF SERVER DRINK STATION, ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE CABINET BELOW TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR AND WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS

5. May 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SELF SERVE POP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE LIGHTS NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6. Oct 11, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Jan 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Jan 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE FAUCET MEETS SPRAYER CONNECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN CEILING OVER WALK IN FREEZER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

9. Feb 3, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS (TURKEY, HAM, CHICKEN) HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING (43.8F-46.7F). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $55. ALL COLD FOODS ARE TO BE HELD AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. CITATION ISSUED.

10. Jan 27, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FACILITY MISSING SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST THE NOROVIRUS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND THERMOMETER LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER INOPERABLE. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND STORAGE SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, OR OTHER FOOD SOILING OR THAT REQUIRE FREQUENT CLEANING SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

11. Feb 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Jan 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

13. Jan 10, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Jun 27, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER, CLEAN PREP TABLES AND PREP SINK TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER, FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOMS IN NEED AOF CLEANINIG TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. COORECT AND MAINTAIN.

15. Jan 13, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING. WHEN DISCOLORED REPLACE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INTERIOR CLEANING TO WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN THE OUTER DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE SINKS/HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

17. Mar 25, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUS PROVIDE.

18. Nov 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

19. Mar 12, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 1 COMP PREP SINK AND THE 3 COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND WALL AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.