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1. Jun 16, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jun 8, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS (CHICKEN, DELI MEAT) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112(E) OBSERVED THE TWO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AS SOON AS THERMOMETER'S STOP WORKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

3. Sep 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     2ND TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLENING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ON TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOOR IN OUTER AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

4. Jan 8, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AND LIDS STORED UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED TOILET FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CELEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

5. Mar 22, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (CUPS AND LIDS) STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF DISPLAY COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN COOLERS AND CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6. Feb 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Feb 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS INSIDE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH TWO TRAYS OF CONDIMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR OPERABLE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR OPERABLE SANITARY HAND DRYING FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: ROAST BEEF 52.8F, CHICKEN STRIPS 55.7F, ROTISSERIE CHICKEN 55.4F, BUFFALO CHICKEN 53.7F, STEAK 47.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 25LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED SANDWICH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.8. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNITL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

8. Mar 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. SLICED TOMATO AT 44.8F AND 2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 45.9F-48.9F ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 6LBS. $7.50.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL SHAKERS(PEPPER,OREGANO,ETC) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS AND SHELVES AT REGISTER AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LEAKING HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER ,PREP & STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

9. Jul 21, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Jul 14, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED INOPERABLE HAND DRYER IS TOILET ROOM LABELED AS NO PUBLIC TOILET ROOM AND USED BY STAFF. DURING INSPECTION, MANAGER PROVIDED A ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED SECOND TOILET ROOM WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TOILET BOWL. MANAGER STATED TOILET ROOM IS NOT IN USE, HOWEVER OBSERVED TOILETRIES (MOUTHWASH,GROOMING TOOLS, ETC.) STORED ON SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO CLEAN ALL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

11. Aug 2, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Jun 21, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

13. Jan 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      WE OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. APPROX 2-LBS OF CHILI AT 118.0F, 2-LBS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP AT 118.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER.OWNER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT COST APPROX $25.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF (TCS) FOOD INSIDE COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. APPROX 10, BOTTLED MILKS( APPROX 3-LBS) AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE OF 49.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL MILK WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $15.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUD 7-38-005 CONSOLIATED VIOLATION

14. Oct 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Oct 21, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. Oct 10, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GROUND AREAS AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

17. Dec 10, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

18. Jan 5, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

19. Feb 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVES IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

20. Oct 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

21. May 9, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.