K - Kitchen

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Inspections

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

   Result: Pass.

2. Dec 9, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     Improper thawing of frozen chicken, Found 2 bags of frozen chicken being held in prep sink, Instructed to thaw frozen foods according to health code, ie.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     No test strips available on site for quaternary ammonium sanitizer that is used at dish washing area, Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     Inadequate number of sink stoppers available at 3-comp sink, Instructed to obtain for proper washing.

3. Jul 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Nov 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

5. Nov 9, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES.

6. Dec 7, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Nov 29, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     SEE VIOLATION #60

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2282948, DATED 4/10/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #55 MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #58 ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

8. Apr 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE,ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN, INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

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

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

     Observed black mold like substance embedded throughout caulk line of the splash guard, located between 3 compartment sink and 1 comp sink. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     Observed excessive grease buildup on hood filters, located above cook station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain it all times. Observed excessive food splatter and dried dirt on exterior surface of exposed hand sink. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

10. Dec 26, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed potentially hazardous foods without labels in prep coolers and freezer. Instructed must label all potentially hazardous foods with prep date. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed duct tape used on shelving unit where pots and pans are stored. Duct tape must be removed and repairs made to shelving. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed excessive grease build up on shelving unit where pans are stored. (one pan stored here has excessive grease build up as well). Must remove all grease build up, detail clean and sanitize shelving unit. Must maintain same.

11. May 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Apr 11, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH SOILED POTS, PANS AND SPOONS IN THE FIRST COMPARTMENT, THEN RINSE THESE ITEMS IN THE FIRST COMPARTMENT, THEN PLACE THE POTS, PANS AND SPOONS ONTO STORAGE SHELVES OR BACK INTO USE WITHOUT BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES ON HOW TO PROPERLY USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY DOING WASH IN THE FIRST COMPARTMENT, RINSE IN THE SECOND COMPARTMENT, THEN SANITIZE IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

13. Feb 4, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      MUST INVERT ALL MUTLI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE AND LID ON THE RICE COOKER AS NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLE WHERE TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER IS LOCATED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE PREP TABLE STORING THE TABLE TOP FRYER AND REMOVE GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

14. Aug 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 165.5F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED DURING THE INSPECTION TO BE INFORMED OF AN INSPECTOR ON SITE AND MANAGER ARRIVED DURING MIDDLE OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A LARGE ENOUGH SPLASH GUARD/FOOD PROTECTION SHIELD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AREA AND HOT FOODS BEING PREPARED ON THE INDUCTION COOKER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE THREE (3) STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

15. May 28, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PRODUCE STORAGE BINS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

16. Oct 5, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED. MUST PROPERLY STORE STORE KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROST BUILD-UP AT ICE BOX FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT COOKING PREP AREA AND AT WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKYNESS AT WALK-IN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMP SINK.

17. Jun 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. THE CARTS AND SHELVES HAVE A GREASY BUILDUP THAT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED OFF.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE RICE COOKER AND MICROWAVE OVEN INTERIORS ARE DIRTY. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON AND UNDER THE COUNTERS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

18. Feb 23, 2011 Consultation · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE SUPPLIES/STOCK ABOVE THE FLOOR; CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ALSO.

19. May 6, 2010 Consultation · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

20. Feb 18, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Interior of sinks need cleaning.

    • 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. Floor drains need cleaning, & some stock must be elevated ooff the floor.