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Inspections

1. Dec 2, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN,TURKEY,ETC ). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

2. Aug 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     dust build-up noted on Fan cover in walk-in cooler, instructed to clean and maintain.

3. Oct 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE REAR HAND-SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED BOXES OF FRIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

4. Nov 29, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

5. Jan 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WITH SIGNAGE DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

6. Mar 31, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED DELI MEAT, FISH, SLICED TOMATOES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED 2 LB OF SLICED TURKEY MEAT STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON HANDSINK PIPING LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

7. Oct 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OPENING ON CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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

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

     STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

9. Jan 24, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

10. Apr 4, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Mar 23, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      Found food (ice used for consumption) not protected. Found large amount of black and brown, slimy, mold-like substances throughout upper interior of ice machine above soda fountain. Must remove substances, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must not use machine until it is cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Found previous minor violation #45 not corrected from report # 1960730, dated 9/19/16. Must correct the following minor violation: NO ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. Must provide proof of training for all food handling employees. Serious violation 7-42-090.

12. Sep 19, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      UPON REINSPECTION OBSERVED THE LAST INSPECTION ( NON COMPLIANCE) REPORT SUMMARY DATED 9-15-2016 THAT WAS POSTED AT LAST INSPECTION NOW COVERED BY OLD COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED 7-28-2014 FROM PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMER.ALTERING OR REMOVING THIS DOCUMENT IS PUNISHABLE BY LAW.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010B.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP STATION AND ATTACHMENT EQUIPMENT AT CEILING FOR SIGNS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

13. Sep 15, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN PREP AREA NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO USE. WATER LINE OF A PORTABLE WATER AIR CONDITIONER CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE REAR EXPOSE HAND SINK UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER WATER LINE FROM HAND SINK FAUCET SO THAT FOOD HANDLERS CAN USE SINK. PREMISES WILL BE REINSPECTED IN 2 DAYS,(9-19-16).CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.MANAGER PROVIDED ONLY A COPY OF A CETIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BOTH ICE DISPENSER AT POP SELF SERVE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOWER WALLS AT DEEP FRYER STATION NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP STATION AND ATTACHMENT EQUIPMENT AT CEILING FOR SIGNS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

14. Jul 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING TILES AT CEILING AT REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.

15. Sep 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. May 17, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED OR REPLACED. MISSING STOPPERS (X2), NEEDED AT THE 3-COMP. SINK, MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DUSTY FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FOOD DEBRIS ON THE UPRIGHT FREEZER FLOOR, & INTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE CHUTE (SODA SELF-DISPENSER MACHINE), MUST BE CLEANED. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNUSED EQUIPMENT (MEAT SLICERS), TO THE LEFT OF THE 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REMOVED, & IF NEEDED-MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, CLEANED & COVERED. 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.

17. May 20, 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. PREP AREA REACH COOLERS AND STAND UP REACH IN FRIES FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

    • 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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

18. Sep 20, 2010 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. BROKEN SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK & 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REPLACED.

    • 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. SOME WALL SECTION BY SODA DISPENSER & AT FRONT HANDSINK MUST BE FREE OF DUST/STAINS.

    • 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. WATER LEAK UNDER ELBOW PIPE OF SELF-SERVICE SODA DISPENSER, MUST FIX.

    • 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. UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR ROOM MUST BE REMOVED/ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR OR COVERED (IF NEEDED FOR FUTURE USE).