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Inspections

1. May 19, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANEL EXPOSING THE INTERIOR WALL CAVITY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

2. May 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, COLESLAW). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL HOLE.

3. May 30, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRCUETD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

4. May 15, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRCUETD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2575204 ON 5/1/2023. #38. NOTED THE FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER AND INNER DOORS WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF BOTH DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL ON THE OUTER DOOR. #39 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN PITCHERS BREAD MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE PIPING TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT OR MOVE STORED BREAD. #45 ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. #49. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE FREEZER SHELVES. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. #55 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. #56 MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NOTED THE FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER AND INNER DOORS WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF BOTH DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE OUTER DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN PITCHERS.----BREAD MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE PIPING TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT OR MOVE STORED BREAD.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     ICE MACHINES ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.---MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AT THE STEAM TABLE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AT THE SHELVING ON THE MOP SINK, OR ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE FREEZER SHELVES.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED RAW WOODEN LEDGE AT THE BASEMENT PREP HAND SINK AND RAW WOOD DOORWAY THRESHOLD TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO RAW WOOD WALL AT THE FRONT COUNTER BEVERAGE DISPENSING WITH OPEN CREVICES IN WALL. MUST SEAL ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILES ON THE WEST AND NORTH SIDES OF THE MAIN KITCHEN.----HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE THE BREAD STORAGE---OPEN SEAM/CREVICE IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.----OPEN SEAMS/CREVICE IN THE BASEBOARD COVING IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/SEAL ALL OPENINGS/HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPLACE UNATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE HIRING OF NEW EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATES.