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Inspections

1. Sep 16, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED IN TOILET ROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

2. Sep 9, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS CLOGGED AND OUT OF ORDER STAFF INDICATED THEY HAVE OUT OF ORDER AND BACKING UP SINCE FRIDAY 9/5/25 STAFF INDICATED THEY ARE USING SHOE STORE IN PLAZA TOILET ROOM. WHEN TOILETS ARE FLUSHED WATER FILLS BOWL BUT DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED IN TOILET ROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

3. Jul 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED IN TOILET ROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN

4. Oct 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

5. Jun 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (HAM, CHEESE, DELI MEATS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK HANDLE LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

6. Mar 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER.

7. Jan 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE MEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

8. Jan 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER TOP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THIS AREA.

9. Apr 24, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPX."3/4-1 GAP IN THE CENTER OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF PREP COOLER,SODA NOZZLES AND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DINING AREA

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO VIEW AT THIS TIME FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.MUST MAINTAIN .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)

10. Apr 16, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC FOOD BASKETS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES ARE NOW REMOVED FROM SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ITEMS AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MANAGER HAD TO SEND HER CHILD TO THE STORE TO GET SOAP AT THIS TIME.SOAP IS NOW PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDE AT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF REHEATING OF FOODS THAT ARE HELD ON HOT HOLDING LINE SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST- 71.1F,81.1F,90.9F AND 2.5LBS. COOKED MEAT BALLS- 107.1F. HAS BEEN HELD FOR MORE THAN 2HOURS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST REHEAT FOODS TO 165.0F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN AT 135.0F FOR HOT HOLDING.COS.APPX. 7.5LBS. $17.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURE TAKEN ONLY A INFRARED THERMOMETER AVAILABLE WHICH IS FOR SURFACE TEMEPERATURE TAKING.MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPX."3/4-1 GAP IN THE CENTER OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF PREP COOLER,SODA NOZZLES AND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

11. Jun 13, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Jun 6, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      Observed a black, mold-like build up on the interior portions of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt buildup on the floor under the front prep area around the safe. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

13. Jun 9, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Jun 2, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD (ICE)NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANATIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOILET WATER TANK WITHOUT A COVER AT THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER BEHIND VEGETABLE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

15. Jun 20, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE WOMENS BATHROOM TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING (LOW PRESSURE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN, ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

16. Apr 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE WOMENS BATHROOM TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING (LOW PRESSURE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN, ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

17. Apr 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

18. Oct 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE (EMPTY PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY RESTORED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REGULARLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING ABOVE OVEN VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

19. Jun 5, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SODA BOXES IN REAR PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING ABOVE EXHAUST HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

20. Jul 1, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner including floor drain beneath the 3 comp sink.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Remove dusts accumulations from the hood above the turbo chef oven front food prep area and on ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms.Also,repair rear exposed handsink slow draining.