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Inspections

1. Aug 18, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Aug 11, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

3. Mar 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED 1 FOOD HANDLER CARD ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

4. Mar 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT FRONT BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND FLOORS INSIDE HE SERVICE PREP COOLER BY THE PREP SINK WITH STICKY SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

5. Oct 17, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Oct 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. DISHMACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

7. Aug 10, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSRERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE FOR ICE MACHINE. BE ABLE TO POINT OUT BACK FLOW DEVICE TO INSPECTOR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE AN ANSI APPROVED FOOD HANDLER CERTICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

8. Aug 11, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

9. Jul 28, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZER LEVEL IS READING 00 PPM. SANITIZER LEVEL MUST READ AT LEAST 50 PPM TO PROPERLY SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 55.8F IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. RAW STEAK FOUND AT 47.1F, RAW SHRIMP FOUND AT 46.4F, DICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 45.9F, RAW CHICKEN WINGS FOUND AT 46.7F, RAW FISH FOUND AT 43.5F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 53.6F, RAW GROUND BEEF FOUND AT 51.3F, SHELLED EGGS FOUND AT 46.3F, HEAVY WHIPPED CREAM (PRAIRIE FARMS) FOUND AT 45.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD IS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS AT A COST OF $400.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 44.6F. OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AT 46.7F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 46.2F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 6/5/2019, REPORT #2290919. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).

10. Jun 5, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP POLICY/PROCEDURE IN PLACE BUT IN-COMPLETE KIT SUPPLIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS(FACE MASKS,DISPOSABLE MOPS,APPROPRIATE SANITIZER).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING IN NEWLY INSTALLED OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED TO ELEVATE BOXED NAPKINS/CUPS/PAPER SUPPLIES ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MENTIONED AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED (SOUTHBEND) CONVENTION OVEN IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.