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Inspections

1. Sep 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL BLUE TOILET ROOM HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND A LEAK AT THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     FOUND TALL WEEDS IN THE BACK OF THE FACILITY DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WEEDS AND MAINTAIN AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE 1ST FL BLUE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -THE VENT ON THE DOOR IN THE 2ND FL KITCHEN HAS A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

2. May 28, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED SOME FOOD STORAGE BAGS WITHOUT LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL STORAGE BAGS WITH DISCARD DATES AND COMMON NAMES.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN WITHOUT SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS STORED UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLES UPRIGHT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF SERVING UTENSILS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON BOTH STOVE TOP AND REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS; GENIUSES, LITERACY LOVERS, AND MASTERMIND CLASSROOMS WITH THE FAUCET HEADS SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO A CONSISTENT FLOW OF WATER.

3. Apr 4, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS OR DISCOLORATION MUST BE REPLACED OR CORRECTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LEAK AT 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     HOOD VENTS ON MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

4. Jan 12, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Jan 5, 2023 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 CERTIFATE POSTED AT ALL TIMESS TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

6. Jun 9, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

7. Feb 26, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER . APPROX 6- GALLONS OF MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.0F AND 4- HALF GALLONS OF SOY MILK AT 50.0F, 3-LBS OF COOKED OATMEAL AT 48.0F, 2-LBS OF STRING BEANS AT 87.0F, 3-LBS OF BAKE BEANS/HOT DOGS AT IMPROPER TEMPATURES OF 87.F,53.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PIC) REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS AT APPROX 34-LBS AT COST APPROX $40.00-COS . PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED COOLER INSIDE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON 2ND FL KITCHEN UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY DEPT OF HEALTH-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

8. Oct 23, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Oct 16, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINGS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN SECOND FLOOR FURNACE ROOM NEAR KITCHEN, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT IN CORNER OF SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN NEAR FURNACE ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF SHELVING UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN NEAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OUTLET COVER MISSING ON WALL BEHIND MICROWAVE AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

10. Oct 31, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO ENCLOSED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM THAT FEMALES USE MUST HAVE A ENCLOSED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT, STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DOOR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE OFF FLOORS. DISCARD ANYTHING NOT USING.

11. Jun 28, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS 2ND FL CLASSROOM,IN MOP CLOSET ,2ND FL FURNACE ROOM, BY 2ND FL ELEVATOR . MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND STORAGE AREAS,( 2ND FL TOY SUPPLY CLOSET, PAPER SUPPLY CLOSET 1ST FL, AND MOP ROOM CLUTTERED,SOME UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,( PAINT SUPPLIES, ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT) STORED ALONG WALLS AND ALL OVER FLOOR AREAS. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

12. Jun 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED COOKED BROCCOLI STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 100.3F IN CAMBRO AND CORN DOGS 47.7F IN SECOND FLOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOOD 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (HOT DOGS AND BEANS 138F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS ALONG REFRIGERATOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAIN INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON SINK IN FIRST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE INFANT REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL JUICE OFF FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

13. Aug 4, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FL BOYS TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 2ND FL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

14. Jul 16, 2015 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE 2ND FL PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HOT DOGS (49.7F), BOLOGNA (50.2F), CHEESE (51.0F) AND TURKEY SLICES (50.8F). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FL BOYS TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 2ND FL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

15. May 5, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAUCET LEAKY IN TEACHER WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.