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Inspections

1. Aug 21, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SIGNS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     NOTED THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED BROKEN/LOOSE KNOB AT THE DOOR OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET AND ALSO REPAIR DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE INSIDE THE ICE BINS OF THE PREP AND BAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- ---LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ---LEAKING BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ---MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

   • 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.

2. May 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (POPCORN KERNELS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

3. Aug 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     : 5-203.11--- NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR WHERE BEVERAGES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS HANDLED. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     : 6-201.15--- NOTED BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER WITH LARGE HOLE AT THE GRILL LINE. MUST REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     : 4-301.14---- NOTED NO VENTILATION OVER THE TWO DEEP FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL ON THE PREMISES. SUCH EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY VENTILATED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     : 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

4. Jul 26, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES LATER WITH CERTIFICATE IN HAND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

     OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT BURGER BUNS, TOPPING FOR FOODS SUCH AS LETTUCE AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MANAGER INSTRUCTED COOK TO WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. WOMEN'S WASHROOM MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 81.5F AND MENS AT 75.9F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR WHERE BEVERAGES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS HANDLED. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREMISES NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE PREP HAND SINK WAS BEING USED TO THAW FOOD NOTED IN A FOOD CONTAINER WITH WATER, THE DISHWASHING HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A COOLER AND A GARBAGE CAN. STAFF REMOVED THAWING FOOD AND MOVED THE COOLER AND GARBAGE CAN. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS PRODUCED WITH EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD IN A ONE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER ON THE PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED ONION AT 68F, CEVICHE AT 51.8F, CHICKEN AT 52F, FISH DIP AT 44.2F. ALSO NOTED PASTA SALAD AT 46.5, COOKED PORK AT 62F AND COOKED VEGGIE BURGERS AT 69.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     NOTED ANIMAL ORIGIN FOOD SUCH AS TUNA TARTARE ON THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED COOLERS ON PREMISES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. ONE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 69.8F WITH COOKED ONION AT 68F, TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60F WITH CEVICHE AT 51.8F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     NOTED IMPROPERLY THAWING FOOD INSIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN STANDING WATER. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS AND LOCATIONS TO THAW.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     DISHWASHER NOTED WITHOUT AN EFFECT HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

   • Severity not stated

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

     ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     BROKEN DOOR ON THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER AND ATTACHED WITH A ROPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NOTED THE DISH MACHINE ON THE PREMISE NOT OPERATIONAL, NOT IN USE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT RESUME USE UNTIL C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     NOTED INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     INADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 83.8F AND HAND SINKS MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 84.5F AND 85.4F. WATER WAS NOT RUN FOR 20 MINUTES AND HOT WATER TANK WAS ABLE TO RESTORE ITS HOT WATER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     UTILITY SERVICE SINK THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY LOCATED IN A CLOSET HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER WITH LARGE HOLE AT THE GRILL LINE. MUST REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED NO VENTILATION OVER THE TWO DEEP FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL ON THE PREMISES. SUCH EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY VENTILATED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-6-23 REPORT #2578298 NOT CORRECTED. #38-REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT PROTECTED,BROKEN FROM SCREEN DOOR FRAME. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.#44-NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN BROADS OR SHELVES FOR PROPER DRYING OF UTENSILS. #52-NOTED NO GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE THE GREASE TRAP OR INSTALL ONE UPON BEING INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

5. Jul 6, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT PROTECTED,BROKEN FROM SCREEN DOOR FRAME. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE PREP AREA AND HNAD WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN BROADS OR SHELVES FOR PROPER DRYING OF UNTENSILS

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     NOTED RUSTY CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO THE TABLE AT THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     NOTED NO GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE THE GREASE TRAP OR INSTALL ONE UPON BEING INSPECTED.

   • 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