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Inspections

1. Sep 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     Mops and brooms hung next to clean utensils rack at rear section of kitchen, instructed to keep away. .

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     No sanitizer solution test strip on site for low temp dish machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

2. Jun 28, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. May 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF EGGS, 5 POUNDS OF KIMCHI, AND 2 POUNDS TOFU ($200). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED 3 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-47 F, 1 REACH-IN COOLER, 1 SINGLE-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, AND 1 WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. 1 COOLER WAS RESTORED BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION, AND THE OTHER 2 COOLERS WERE TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE NO ALUMINUM FOIL IS WRAPPED AROUND EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS SMOOTH AN EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EVERY FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS A NON-EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

4. Mar 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED LOW BATTERY ON AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER AT END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INSIDE OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR OF PREP AREA USED TO ABSORB SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

5. Jul 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED UNPROTECTED LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

6. Dec 4, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

7. Nov 22, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCCEDURE WITH THE NECESARY ITEMS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATIO ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED COOKING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVED EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR OF BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

8. Feb 2, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     PREMISES USE BOTTLE WITH SMALL OPENING FOR CUSTOMERS WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT BOTTLES HAVE TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZE OR REMOVED FROM SERVICE.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.

9. Jan 25, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Critical

     FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

     OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.9F. SAID COOLER HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. THIS PREP COOLER IS HELD FOR INSPECTION(TAGGED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE UNTIL UNIT CAN HOLD AND MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

   • Serious Critical

     POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

     FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER: PRECOOKED DUCK(4 CONTAINERS) RANAGING FROM 48.2F TO 62.6F, EGGS AT 66.4F, AND DICE ONIONS AT 50.9F. A TOTAL OF 25LBS AT TOTAL COST $200 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED TABLE PRESET WITH EATING UTENSILS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPELY COVER UTENSILS ON TABLE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     PREMISES USE BOTTLE WITH SMALL OPENING FOR CUSTOMERS WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT BOTTLES HAVE TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZE OR REMOVED FROM SERVICE

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.

10. Aug 2, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBORAD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE HOSE FOR THE AUTOMATIC SANITIZER FEEDER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH THE SANITIZING SINK. THE HOSE HAS BEEN CUT AND IT APPEARS TO BE TOO SHORT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE HOSE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE SHELVING NEAR THE NOODLE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SOUTH WALL TO PROTECT THE MINI PREP TABLE WITH CLEAN DISHES FROM SPLASH DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INDIVIDUAL BULB FIXTURES AND THE ELECTRICAL CORDS THAT HANG OVER THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

11. Sep 7, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH NOODLE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER/OWNER IF THE ROOM IS USED TO PREP FOOD,MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE ALSO PROVIDE AT SAID SINK SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR RELOCATE NOODLE MACHINE IN PREP AREA WERE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING.

12. Aug 31, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 5 PRESSURE COOK WITH COOKED PORK BELLY STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 114.4F-113.7F-109.7-123.6F-109.5F AND 100.5F.FOOD WAS COOKED IN THE MORNING AT 9:00am PER CHEF STATEMENT AND WAS INSIDE THE COOLER FOR COOLING PRODUCTS.INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CHEF.POUNDS 100,VALUE 500 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH NOODLE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER/OWNER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE ALSO PROVIDE AT SAID SINK SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR RELOCATE NOODLE MACHINE.

13. Aug 13, 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

      OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN KNIVES.

14. Dec 18, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN REACH-IN FREEZER.

15. Apr 18, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. Apr 11, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      FOUND REAR DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO EDGES ARE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INFORMED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

17. Oct 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Can opener attached to prep table not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after each use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

18. Aug 22, 2012 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

19. Aug 14, 2012 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      Must provide adequate hot running water under city pressure throughout the premises as required. Critical violation 7-38-030.No citation issued.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      The rear exit door to the food establishment is not rodent proofed 1/4" mode of entry all across the bottom. Serious violation 7-38-020.No citation issued.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Splashguards are needed at the exposed handsink at bar area,at the 1 comp sinks in the kitchen area.Also,seal raw wooden surfaces behind service counter using a non-toxic finish.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Seal all noticeable openings on walls throughout the basement storage areas and were noted in kitchen.Also, wall/ceiling in basement paper storage room must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Additional lighting is needed at the 3 comp dishwashing area.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      Toilet room doors must be self closing.