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1. Jan 27, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2. Feb 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPIAR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT ON THE SILVER ESPRESSO MACHINE IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE TO MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA (SINGLE STALL BATHROOM NEAR STORAGE ROOMS) TO NOT HAVE A FUNCTIONAL SELF CLOSING MECHANISM ON DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MECHANISM TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR.

4. Apr 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED SERVING SOUP BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINES WITH SPILLS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

5. Jun 27, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET IN THE LETTUCE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR THE DINING AREA WITH A DAMAGED LID ON THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LID.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILT-UP GREASE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jun 22, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DINING ROOM WAITRESS STATION WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN WINGS 46.5-56.9 F) IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41 F OR BELOW AND TO DISCARD SAID FOOD THAT WAS OUT OF TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET IN THE LETTUCE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR THE DINING AREA WITH A DAMAGED LID ON THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LID.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILT-UP GREASE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Mar 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-203.11(A) NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER LID AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE DISH WASHING HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FAR END STORAGE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

8. Jul 20, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS A LINER INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

9. Aug 26, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST REMIND AND DISCLOSE FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

10. Aug 16, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST REMIND AND DISCLOSE FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED COOKS WITH BEARDS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DISH AREA POT AND PAN CLEAN STORAGE AND CLEAN POTS HANGING ON BRICK WALLS. MUST COVER/SEAL BRICK WALLS IN SAID AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS.

11. Aug 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF SANITIZER EFFECTIVE FOR THE NOROVIRUS IN THE VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FOUND 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY SANITIZES, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES: SAUSAGE AT 48.6F AND 59F, PEPPERONI AT 46.4F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.7F, HAM AT 50F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGER STATES AN ESTIMATED 120 LBS DISCARDED WITH A VALUE OF $202.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. FOODS FOUND WITH PREPARATION DATE ONLY SUCH AS COOKED LASAGNA DATED 8/11 ASSORTED DELI MEATS AND CHEESE DATED 8/7, 8/8/ & 8/11. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST REMIND AND DISCLOSE FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. COOLER FOUND WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 50F TO 56.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMEPRATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT BAR COOLER HOLDING DAIRY PRODUCT AND THE KITCHEN SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. BASEMENT DOUBLE EXIT DOORS TO THE OUTSIDE STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE ALLEY WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED COOKS WITH BEARDS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMAGED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER. MANAGER DISCARDED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DISH AREA POT AND PAN CLEAN STORAGE AND CLEAN POTS HANGING ON BRICK WALLS. MUST COVER/SEAL BRICK WALLS IN SAID AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS.

12. Nov 1, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage 6-301.11 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. - -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 PREMISES IS A RESTAURANT WHICH IS SERVING UNDER COOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS; NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, FOOD ITEMS IS NOT DISCLOSED OR THERE IS NO REMINDERS STATEMENT TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. .PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11 (B5)MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN LABEL ON ALL REQUIRED PACKAGED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-204.18 CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZERS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE MIDDLE DEEP FRYER,MUST REPLACE SAID TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

    Result: Pass.

14. Nov 3, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-27-17 INSPECTION # 2049353. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

15. Apr 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SOME BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. (TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK) MUST RELOCATE.

16. Jun 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

17. Mar 3, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLERS AND PASTA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA PIZZA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, WATER DOES NOT RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS AT LOWER LEVEL WOMENS WASHROOM, 1ST FLOOR MENS WASHROOM AND HANDI-CAP WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE SAID WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.

18. Nov 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF THE PIZZA LINE TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD FROM EMPLOYEES WASHING THEIR HANDS. SPLASH GUARD SHALL BE INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK ON THE SINK ATTACHED TO THE BAR/WINE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO PREVENT FUTURE PLUMBING ISSUES ON PREMISES.

19. May 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS (MAKING SANDWICHES, SLICING VEGETABLES,ETC.) AND THEN TOUCHING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, AND THEN GOING BACK TO READY TO EAT FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR APPLYING GLOVES. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE STAINED- DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD PREP LINE TO PROVIDE A CUTTING BOARD WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

20. Dec 31, 2013 Complaint · 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

      FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE SANITARY HAND WASHING DEVICES OR PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRY UTENSILS SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST THE TWO CHEST FREEZER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IST FLOOR (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE LIQUOR /WINE ROOM OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP OPENING AROUND THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE IST FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST BUILD-UP).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN,1ST FLOOR. MUST REPLACE.

21. Mar 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

22. May 15, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 53.6 F WITH FOODS SUCH AS RIBS AT 48.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED RIBS AT 48.2F, 2 LBS TURKEY AT 49F, 1 LB CALAMARI AT 46.7. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      TABLETOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUBBER HOSE AS EXTENSION ON BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK FROM CEILING PIPING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING PIZZA BOX AT CARRY OUT STATION.

23. Mar 10, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

24. Feb 24, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER(SOUTH WALL OF PREP AREA, 1ST FLOOR) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 45F(AIR TEMP).POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT(FISH, COOKED RIBS, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC).TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINES TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)HOOOO71121-14

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.8F,SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 46.7F(BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER);COOKED SASAUGE AT TEMP OF 113.3F,AND MEATBALL AT TEMP OF 99.0F TO 103F(BOTH PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE MICROWAVE); COOKED RAOST BEEF AT TEMP OF 45F TO 45.6F(STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER) ALL COOLER UNIT MAINTAINED TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOUND PIZZA AT TEMP OF 122.2F TO 123.3F IN WARM UNIT(UNIT MAINTAINED TEMP OF 158.9F)NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED WITH FOOD PRODUCTS MENTIONED.FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN DISPLAY COOLER(SOUTH WALL OF PREP AREA)COOKED RIBS AT TEMP 49.9F TIE-SHI 49F, SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 49.IF,SOUR CREAM CREAM AT TEMP OF 50F.SLICED ONION AT TEMP OF 52.8F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 20VALUE$ 150.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO71120-13

    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD, TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE,SUCH AS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,WASHING UTENSILS IN EXPOSED HAND SINK,AND CLEAN WITH A DIRTY LINEN PREP TABLES,THEN GOING BACK TOUCHING READY TO EAT PRODUCTS(PIZZA) WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HAND EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO71120-13

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-1-2010, REPORT#52270 #30.MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL SLICED CHEESE CAKE, MUST HAVE:INGREDIENTS,NAME OF PRODUCTS,DATE OF EXPIRATION AND ECT. #32-KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED IN PREP AREA,1ST FLOOR(SOUTH WALL). #35-NEED TO REPAIR CEILING WALL ABOVE ICE MACHINE(BROKEN),ALSO IF PIPE ABOVE ICE MACHINE ARE WASTE WATER PIPE, UNIT MUST BE RELOCATED.REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION :7-42-090 HOOOO71121-14

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN PIPE UNDER THE HOOD,DUST BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN BASEMENT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ADDITINAL CLEANING IS NEEDED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA,ALSO LIDS AND GREASE WASTE OIL CONTAINER

25. Jul 1, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL SLICED CHEESE CAKE, MUST HAVE:INGREDIENTS,NAME OF PRODUCTS,DATE OF EXPERATION AND ECT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED IN PREP AREA,1ST FLOOR(SOUTH WALL).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP),ALSO CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP).

    • 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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN GAS/WATER CLOSET,IN BASEMENT AREA;ALSO FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR,(BROKEN CEMENT),SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN BASEMENT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPAIR CEILING WALL ABOVE ICE MACHINE(BROKEN),ALSO IF PIPE ABOVE ICE MACHINE ARE WASTE WATER PIPE, UNIT MUST BE RELOCATED.REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA 1ST AND BASEMENT AREA.