Mahalia Jackson

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Inspections

1. Jun 11, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jun 8, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2637688 DATED 6/1/26; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND, ON THE WALLS AND CABINETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. UPON RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE RESIDENT DINING AREA, ON THE CEILING OF THE RESIDENT DINING AREA AND ON THE CABINETS AND WALL IN THE FOOD PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND, ON THE WALLS AND CABINETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

4. Jul 10, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

5. Jul 2, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND SOAP AT HANDSINK TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT FRONT PREP AREA. SOAP WAS BROUGHT TO THE SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 SMALL FLIES IN MAIN PREP AREA. FLIES ON CABINETS, COUNTERS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND REMOVE ALL FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

6. Apr 26, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Apr 19, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

8. Apr 14, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Apr 12, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: Observed no thermometer inside of refrigerator in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: debris from cabinets. Instructed to clean all said equipment located in prep area and maintain

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2573733 4/5/23 NOT CORRECTED #54-STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID AND DAMAGED LID ON SAME ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

10. Apr 5, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Observed no hand washing cleanser available at handwashing sink in prep area during time of inspection. provide and Must maintain. Priority Foundation Violation. #7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Observed no hand drying provision available at hand sink in prep area during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation.#7-38-030(c). No Citation Issued.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Observed handwashing sink in prep area not accessible during time of inspection. Instructed to remove rolling carts and hot holding units. Must have handwashing sink accessible at all times and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation. #7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2-1/2 PINTS CARTONS OF MILK AT 48.2F .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Observed no thermometer inside of refrigerator in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Observed evidence of 5 live roaches crawling inside of hot holding unit , inside crevice of the wall underneath 2 compartment sink, on wall next to handsink and cabinet and crawling near bait box. Observed approximately 15 live ants underneath the radiator in dining area, and observed approximately 50 mice droppings on counter top under microwave, under radiator in dining room, scattered on floor at folding wall doors and on pallets near vending machine in dining area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all said areas. Must eliminate all pest activity. Priority Foundation Violation. 7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Observed excessive dried food debris on stove , rolling carts, hot holding units, and microwave,dead insects and debris from cabinets. Instructed to clean all said equipment located in prep area and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Must provide garbage can receptacle with lid inside of women's toilet room and maintain.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID AND DAMAGED LID ON SAME ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING AND WEST SIDE GARBAGE OVER FLOWING ABOVE RIM OF DUMPSTER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Observed dead insects inside of light shields in prep and dining area. Must clean and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Observed damaged lower walls near east entry door located in dining area. Must repair or replace.

11. Aug 29, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED A DEAD INSECT IN BETWEEN THE CABINETS AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

12. Oct 25, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

13. Oct 6, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED ONE OUT OF THREE STALLS OF THE TOILETS OUT OF ORDER DUE TO NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

14. Jan 3, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED ONE OUT OF THREE STALLS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGNAGE ON DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

15. Jan 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. FACILITY PROVIDED SOAP DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED ONE OUT OF TWO URINALS INSIDE OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

16. May 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ONE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM OUTSIDE OF THE DINING AREA NOT WORKING; REPAIR URINAL. ALSO FOUND LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDSINK IN MENS WASHROOM; MUST INCREASE.

17. Feb 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED DURING INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COUNTER TOP CABINETS OF DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM THE WALL IN DINNING AREA NEAR THE PATIO DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT

18. Apr 7, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER THE COUNTER TOP NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TOO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.

19. May 29, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINETS IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AREA

20. Oct 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH AND ABOVE ALL COUNTER TOPS IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE ALL CLOSETS IN DINING ROOM WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE COFFEE STAINS FROM 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN ARE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES(IN BOILER ROOM), DIRT, AND DEBRIS NOTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN,DOORS LEADING INTO KITCHEN AREA, EXTERIORS OF HEAT V3NTS IN DINING ROOM, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA(DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS OBSERVED).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ALL ARTICLES STORED IN CLOSETS INSIDE DINING ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.

21. Jun 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET.

22. Aug 30, 2010 Canvass · 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS IN PREP AREA.

    • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN THE DINING AREA.