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Inspections

1. Jun 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     WALLBASE NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND TRASH BIN NEXT TO HANDWASH SINK, AND TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH MISSING OR EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

3. Sep 17, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

4. Sep 5, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS,FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2587229 ON 12/20/23 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #39-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. #52-UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP CONNECT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COMPLIANT WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. #53-OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58-OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

5. Dec 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP CONNECT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COMPLIANT WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT COVERED IN BLACK GARBAGE BAGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDERNEATTH AND BEHIND BOTH COOK LINES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2563933 DATED 9/20/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

6. Sep 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Sep 15, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/8/2022, REPORT #2563326. #38-OBSERVED OVER 200 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

8. Sep 8, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OVER 200 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT BEING USED.

9. Jul 7, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED RUSTED SHELVES & SURFACES INSIDE 3-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE SERVICE WINDOW IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2370123 CONDUCTED ON 5/5/2020: (#57) 2-102.13: FOUND THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

10. May 5, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA, BY THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.

    • Severity not stated

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION WAS POSTED BEHIND THE BUSINESS LICENSE; INSTRUCTED TO POST VISIBLY TO THE PUBLIC.

11. Jun 27, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DISCONTINUE USING CARDBOARD AS FLOOR MATS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FLOOR MATS THAT ARE NON-POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP. ICE NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, USED ONLY TO KEEP CAN SODA'S COLD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE & PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

12. Feb 22, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTALL CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

13. Feb 15, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT 2099082, DATED 10/25/2017. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED: #32:OBSERVED PLASTIC AIR CURTAINS, LOCATED ON REAR EXIT DOOR, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #41: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS (HEAT LAMPS, PAINT CANS, HOTEL PANS) ON TOP OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC., TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTALL CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE, AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL (CORNER) BEHIND HAMBURGER MAKER MACHINE IN REAR PREP. ALSO, SEAL SMALL HOLE IN CEILING (ABOVE WHERE LADDER IS STORED)IN REAR STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

14. Oct 25, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PLASTIC AIR CURTAINS, LOCATED ON REAR EXIT DOOR, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE, EMBEDDED ALONG CAULKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND RESURFACE AREA. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION, ON FAN/VENT COVERS, IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. MAINTAIN, ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORING, AT WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION, BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT COUNTER, UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CRACKED AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS (HEAT LAMPS, PAINT CANS, HOTEL PANS) ON TOP OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC., TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

15. Oct 18, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE WASTE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE AND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS, ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PLASTIC AIR CURTAINS, LOCATED ON REAR EXIT DOOR, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE, EMBEDDED ALONG CAULKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND RESURFACE AREA. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION, ON FAN/VENT COVERS, IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. MAINTAIN, ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORING, AT WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION, BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT COUNTER, UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CRACKED AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS (HEAT LAMPS, PAINT CANS, HOTEL PANS) ON TOP OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC., TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

16. Dec 1, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF LOCKERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      : CLEAN THE DIRT, STAINS, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL REAR SECTIONS. CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL CEILINGS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE EXCESSIV3 DUST BUILD-UP AND COB WEBS FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL DOORS.

17. Nov 18, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      30 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED ON WALLS AND CEILING IN ONION PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE ONIONS IF NECESSARY, AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF LOCKERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR, METAL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT). CLEAN ALL METAL FLOOR PLATES UNDERNEATH BARRELS IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE DIRT, STAINS, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL REAR SECTIONS. CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL CEILINGS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE EXCESSIV3 DUST BUILD-UP AND COB WEBS FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT(S) IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

18. Dec 15, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.

19. Dec 3, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED A BENT FRAME AND A MISSING LID AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.

20. Jan 18, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

21. Oct 26, 2012 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES(I.E., BEEF PATTIES IN GRAY CONTAINERS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE PEPPER CANISTERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3COMP SINK.

22. Jul 20, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

23. Jun 11, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DEFROST INTERIOR OF ICE BOX FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.

24. Mar 26, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the grease buildup behind the soda cooler next to the fryers.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. KEEP THE ICE SCOOP HANDLE OUT OF THE ICE IN THE BIN OF THE MACHINE. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between use.