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Inspections

1. Jun 23, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Sep 2, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Aug 26, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOP SURFACES OF THE REAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE LOOSE DRIED UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED LITTER DEBRIS ON GROUND FLOOR SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE REFUSE ENCLOSURE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING ALONG THE REAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST SURFACES ON WALL ALONG THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUSTS SO THAT WALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

4. Aug 27, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED AN INVALID COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON LOWER AREA OF STAINLESS STEEL SHIELD NEAR HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

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

     OBSERVED UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS ON SHELF NEAR DINING AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE COVER PLACED ON CONTAINERS OF KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS ON SHELF NEAR DINING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA AND EASTSIDE DUMP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR TWO EMPLOYEES 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.

5. Jun 22, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Jun 15, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

7. Oct 1, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Dec 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     CLEAR DELI CUPS CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

9. Jul 26, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.