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Inspections

1. Apr 10, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED GASKET TORN OFF THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED COOLING EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT IN USE OR NO LONGER NECESSARY TO THE DAILY OPERATION OF THE FACILITY IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUCH ITEMS TO PREVENT CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE.

2. Apr 3, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HAND DRYING PROVISION MUST BE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN, 8-10 IN THE CORNER NEXT TO TWO DOOR COOLER AND ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND 5-6 IN THE RIGHT CORNER UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE THE FACILITY TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED SCOOP USED FOR ICE IN THE WAIT STATION ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE STORED INSIDE OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED GASKET TORN OFF THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED COOLING EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT IN USE OR NO LONGER NECESSARY TO THE DAILY OPERATION OF THE FACILITY IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUCH ITEMS TO PREVENT CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2618529 DATED 6/3/2025 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 "NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE." MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

4. May 28, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     KITCHEN HAND SINK ON NORTH WALL NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY AN ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE MACHINE AND MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED NO SOAP AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS. FRONT PREP HAND SINK, KITCHEN HAND SINK, DISH HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS. FRONT PREPHAND SINK, KITCHEN HAND SINK, DISH HAND SINK, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE AND COOKED EGG BREAD WITH NO DATE LABELS IN THE COOLERS AND PREP AREA HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. NO EXPIRATION DATES. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE ON THE PRINTED MENU. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL BULK FOODS NOT HELD IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-202(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED OVER 250 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 75 ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE FRYER CABINET AND ON KITCHEN PREP SHELVING. OVER 125 DROPPING THROUGHOUT BOTH SIDES OF THE BASEMENT ALONG BASEBOARDS, ON SHELF AND BEHIND STORED UNUSED EQUIPMENT. 50 DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT PREP STORAGE CLOSET AND HVAC ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES. HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     NOTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

   • 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

     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.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR METAL PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. PEELING PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TORN ALUMINIUM FOIL IN KITCEHN SHELVES. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC AND FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FAUCET ON THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK TOO SHORT TO ENABLE PROPER HAND WASHING. MUST INSTALL A LONGER, EXTENDED FAUCET ON SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH NO HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER PRESSURE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4-30-24 REPORT #2593695 NOT CORRECTED. #56--Observed no mechanical ventilation available in the employee, men's, or women's bathrooms. Instructed manager to provide mechanical ventilation for each bathroom. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

5. Apr 30, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-304.11--Observed no mechanical ventilation available in the employee, men's, or women's bathrooms. Instructed manager to provide mechanical ventilation for each bathroom.

6. Apr 12, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     Observed no signed and completed employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to complete and maintain an employee health policy with each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     Observed no easily accessible or convenient hand sink available for use by employees in main grill and preparation area in kitchen. Instructed manager to install additional handwashing sink with hot and cold running water fully equipped with soap and hand paper towels. Handwashing sinks must be conveniently located and accessible, and to be used solely for hand washing. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-030(c). (See Comments). No citation issued.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     Observed no handwashing signage available at the employee, male, and female bathrooms along the south wall of the facility. Instructed manager to provide a handwashing sign in each bathroom.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN REAR SIDE DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. See comments.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

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

     Observed rusty shelves present in the reach in cooler in across from standing single door cooler. Instructed manager to repair or replace rusty shelves to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     Observed no running hot water throughout the premises at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide and maintain hot running water of at least 110F at the 3 compartment sink and at least 100F at all hand sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     Observed no sink used for food preparation present in the coffee and beverage service area located in the front dining area off of the exit. Instructed manager that a food preparation sink for food preparation, obtaining water, and discarding liquid waste must be available in this front beverage service area.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     Observed no outside commercial garbage dumpster present to service facility at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide a commercial outside garbage dumpster for the premises and to maintain as required. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Observed no mechanical ventilation available in the employee, men's, or women's bathrooms. Instructed manager to provide mechanical ventilation for each bathroom.