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Inspections

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

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

2. Jun 12, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED IMPROPER MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 143.8-144.3F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS, AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS AND AT BASE OF DINING ROOM REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED SPOONS, KNIVES AND FORKS STORED LAYING DOWN IN UNCOVERED CONTAINER ON TABLE BEHIND POS SYSTEM AND ON TABLE IN DINING ROOM . INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED OR COVERED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

3. Jun 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     VENTS IN BAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

4. Oct 3, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED SMALL 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR WAREWASHING AREA AND BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR RESTROOMS LEADING TO PARKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 OBSERVED WOODEN BASEBOARD UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DAMAGED CREATING HOLE IN WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

5. Sep 26, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND RUST DEPOSITS ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED SMALL 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR WAREWASHING AREA AND BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR RESTROOMS LEADING TO PARKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WOODEN BASEBOARD UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DAMAGED CREATING HOLE IN WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6. Aug 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,SEAFOOD,CEVICHE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN . (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     INTERIOR OF CHUTE IN ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLER: COLESLAW 49.9F, SOUR CREAM 48.9F, GUACAMOLE 50.1F, CHEESE 49.2F, AND HAMBURGERS AT 54.2F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 2OLBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     REACH IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

   • Severity not stated

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

     EQUIPMENT (POTS) STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

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

     RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

7. Nov 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,SEAFOOD,CEVICHE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN . (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF BOTH PARKING LOT DOORS,EMERGENCY DOOR,REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES .

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPLACE MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL NEAR MOTOR IN BASEMENT.

8. Jun 14, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     EQUIPMENT (POTS) STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTD TO CORRECT AND HAVE CEILING A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

9. Oct 2, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES

   • Severity not stated

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

     CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP TABLES WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF STORAGE TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SAME

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NO FOOD PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE

10. Jan 17, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.