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Inspections

1. Jun 9, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING/REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jun 2, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING/REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.1-50.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, NOODLES(46.9-48.2F) AND CHICKEN DUMPLINGS (45.1-50.4F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $20 WEIGHING 56LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED SMALL FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON TOP LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT DRAWERS OF FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

3. Sep 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Feb 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALLS BEHIND SODA MACHINE NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

5. Jul 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Food debris noted along wall base at front kitchen's floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.

6. Jun 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED TCS FOOD (COOKED PASTA) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT LABEL AND DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE HIGHTEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

7. Jan 20, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MISSING GROUT FOR FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FOR BETTER CLEANING.

8. Feb 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Oct 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Sep 21, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      GRAB AND GO FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      5-403.12 : WALK-IN FREEZER COOLING UNIT DRIPPING CONDENSATION WATER OVER BOXES OF FOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

11. Jul 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO POST.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST STORE DISPOSABLE BOWLS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      WALK-IN FREEZER COOLING UNIT DRIPPING CONDENSATION WATER OVER BOXES OF FOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

12. Dec 18, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, CHOPPED GREENS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND INSIDE OF INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABEL CONTAINING INGREDIENTS, PRODUCT NAME, DATE, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ICE SLOT WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA BY THE BEVERAGE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

13. Jun 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER REFRIGERATION, AND UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORE INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

14. Dec 8, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Bulk-food containers not labeled ( sugar) instructed to label and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      floors not clean under dish machine, dead insects found. instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      missing thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to provide.

15. Aug 4, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, in kitchen front prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Non food contact surfaces of Ice chute (plastic part) of ice machine/bin, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment in front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter shelving/racks in front counter area, and by customer single serving items not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under front prep areas, and rear kitchen areas need re-grouting. Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and by ice dispensing unit/counter not clean, had excess grease build up, food debris, ginger syrup, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exposed hand sink faucet in rear kitchen prep area, leaking(loose handle), shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

16. Mar 1, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Caulk around prep counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, caulk around dish machine area counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler ceiling, walls not clean, need cleaning, walk in cooler fan guard not clean, need detailed cleaning.

17. Jun 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AROUND THE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA SOFT DRINK DISPENSING MACHINE TO REMOVE SODA SPLASHES AND STAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN/REPLACE THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTER AT POT STICKER GRILL AREA. FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

18. Jun 12, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT NOTED ON FRONT PREP AREA CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, MUST PROVIDE IN ALL COOLERS.

19. Dec 4, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AROUND THE PIPES UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING AND TEA AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL STAFF IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGER WAS IN FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO USE.

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

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

      MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES UNDER FRONT HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO GROUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKY PIPE UNDER FRONT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

21. Mar 12, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RECAULK AROUND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

22. Mar 3, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. LOOSE CAULKING INSIDE ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED AROUND PIPE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. DEBRIS NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN