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Inspections

1. Aug 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     No hand soap provided at both hand wash sinks at main prep kitchen, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

   • Severity not stated

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

     Using disposable Paper cups to store at main prep kitchen. Instructed to use proper utensils.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     Employees toilet room door in kitchen area not self-closing, Instructed to install a self closing device.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Standing water pooling next to ice maker in rear kitchen. Instructed to keep floor dry as possible to minimize insects breeding sites.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

2. Aug 30, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM. FOOD EMPLOYEE ACTIVELY USING DISH MACHINE. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

3. Apr 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Nov 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Jul 28, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DUMPSTERS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

6. Jul 21, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 02/23/2018 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DUMPSTERS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE LIQUID EGGS ARE STORED AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND/OR REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

7. Sep 15, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON STANDING FREEZER NEAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR. PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR GASKET SHOWN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. GRACE PERIOD GIVEN FOR INSTALLATION.

8. Sep 14, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE DATED 06/2021. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS CHORIZO, BEEF, CHICKEN, AND TOMATOES HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44.7-51.0F INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL AREA. ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ARE TO BE 41F OR LESS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $40. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

     OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE OF CHEMICALS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. ALL CHEMICALS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

     OBSERVED CAN OF STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER STORED ABOVE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA FOR CHEMICALS NOT NEAR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO HANGING THERMOEMTER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF SUGAR AND OTHER INGREDIENTS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH EXIT DOOR NEAR REAR OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP OR SEAL TO PROTECT FROM PEST ACTIVITY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON STANDING FREEZER NEAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.

   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALL HOT WATER VALVES SHUT OFF. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE UNDERNEATH GRILLS IN PREP AREA, MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT DRINK PREP STATION, AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SERVICE LINE MUST BE CLEANED OF ALL DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE SUMMARY REPORT IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES.

9. Apr 29, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     FOUND EMPLOYEE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA EATING TOAST. ALSO NOTED 5 BEVERAGES WITHOUT LIDS STORED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. EMPLOYEEs MUST EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF: EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND LINENS, UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; OR OTHER ITEMS NEEDING PROTECTION CANNOT RESULT IN CONTAMINATION.

   • Serious Priority

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH MASK AND PROCEED TO HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE WIPE HANDS ON APRON AND IMMEDIATELY PROCEED TO HANDLE FOOD LOCATED ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS DURING FOOD PREPARATION AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY TO REMOVE SOIL AND CONTAMINATION AND TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION WHEN CHANGING TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND DRAIN PIPE UNDER WASH BASIN PROFUSELY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

10. Apr 16, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND DRAIN PIPE UNDER WASH BASIN PROFUSELY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY REPORT IN CONSPICIOUS PLACE FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

11. Mar 5, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME BEHIND USED COOKING OIL CAN LOCATED IN ALLEY AT REAR OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF MILDEW BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

12. Feb 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

13. Apr 6, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNDERNEATH GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR A LITTLE WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

14. Oct 12, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.