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Inspections

1. Jul 14, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jul 7, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 OR MORE SMALL FLIES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND PREP AREA AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS, FLYING AROUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR FOOD CART STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, THE MOP SINK AREA NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

3. Jun 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 2 COMP SINK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL BASE AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SUGAR ON AND UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ATTRACTING PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOOR OF BAKERY FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

5. May 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOOR AROUND AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6. Dec 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. May 19, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER #6,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY INTO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,COOK LINE NEAR KETTLE.MUST GROUT FLOOR ON COOK LINE AND IN BAKERY PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAFF BREAKROOM AND CEILING IN COOK CHILL PREP AREA.

8. May 12, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 57.9F-59.8F AT ALL 3- HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST HAVE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F.FACILITY ENGINEERS ARRIVED ON SITE AND RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILING AND INSIDE OF CART WASHING SYSTEM IN DISH WASHING AREA AND DIRTY DISH AND FOOD DUMP AREA,STAFF BREAKROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/12/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER .MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET,FANGUARD COVERS IN COOK CHILL COOLER,SHELVING UNITS IN DAIRY & VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN COOK CHILL PREP AREA AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN COLD PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER #6,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY INTO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,COOK LINE NEAR KETTLE.MUST GROUT FLOOR ON COOK LINE AND IN BAKERY PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAFF BREAKROOM AND CEILING IN COOK CHILL PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BAKERY & RECEIVING #1 WALK IN FREEZER,COOK CHILL WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND COOK LINE AND SOME FLOOR TROUTS IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND BUILD UP FROM FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

9. Jan 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A CART WASH MACHINE AND FOOD STEAM UNIT NOT WORKING, BOTH HAVE A SIGN POSTED NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

10. Mar 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND SINK WATER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 130F AT HANDSINK NEAR CONFERENCE ROOM AND EMPLOYEE PUNCH CLOCK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS SHOULD HAVE A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (119F) IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR #15 IN FOOD PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HOT TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING DELI MEATS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE... APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF HAM AT 51.1F AND APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF TURKEY AT 43.3F. BOTH SAID DELI MEATS WERE HELD IN FOOD GRADE PANS OVER MELTED ICE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR UTENSIL STORAGE, DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES .MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.SEE CITATION FOR VIOLATION #21.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING BAKING INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC) IN THE BAKERY WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL EACH CONTAINER WITH A COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET INSIDE OF #10 ROLL IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED INOPERABLE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY STICKY SUBSTANCE ON BAKERY WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. NOTED A POOL OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM BLAST CHILLER IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

11. Feb 9, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — 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

      OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLE IN THE COOK/CHILL PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE COOK/CHILL PREP AREA.

12. Jan 25, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORAGE CABINETS IN COFFEE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE, BAKERY AND DISHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND BUID UP. FLOOR GROUT IN BAKERY IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUIKD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

13. May 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE HOT SIDE OF THE MAIN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES THAT ARE PEELING/CHIPPED ON THE HOT SIDE OF THE MAIN PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE LEFT FAUCET AND AT THE BASE OF THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

14. Feb 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — 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

      OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND DISHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 55 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE WORN DOOR GASKET ON ROLL IN REFRIGERATOR #11 SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY. REPLACE THE CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CARTS IN THE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER AND BAKERY PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASHES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING ON THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FOOT PEDAL ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE COOK/CHILL FOOD PREP AREA.