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Inspections

1. Aug 20, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND DUSTY VENT COVERS IN THE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED.

2. Mar 6, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS

3. Apr 2, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & CARDBOARD FROM SAME.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR PANELS ON REAR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WORN DOOR GASKETS AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BENT METAL WALL PANEL ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

4. Mar 26, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & CARDBOARD FROM SAME.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR PANELS ON REAR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WORN DOOR GASKETS AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BENT METAL WALL PANEL ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590777 3/11/2024 NOT CORRECTED:#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#39-3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BOXED & BUCKETS OF FOOD PRODUCTS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. #41-3-304.14 : OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.#47- 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLE.#55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES INSIDE OF MOPSINK AND ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#58- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

5. Mar 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SAUSAGE,EGGS,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:15 A.M.(COS)(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE EATING FOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO EAT ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     OBSERVED 2- MALE & 2-FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES AND USING SOILED WIPING CLOTHES TO WIPE CUTTING BOARDS AND WIPING THERE GLOVES ON THEM AND THEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS (BREAD,BACON,EGGS) AS WELL AS WASHING THE PLASTIC GLOVES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THEM TO REMOVE GLOVES,WASH HANDS AND PROVIDE CLEAN GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD DISH SHELF WITHOUT SANITIZING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY TO WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED ONIONS -64.4F.5LBS. PRE-COOKED SAUSAGE-57.6F-70.3F.3LBS. COOKED RICE-49.5F INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.10LBS. $37.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST ELEVATE BOXED & BUCKETS OF FOOD PRODUCTS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     GLOVES USED PROPERLY

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY AFTER AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLE. ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES,MISSING CEILING TILE IN FRONT OF OFFICE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES INSIDE OF MOPSINK AND ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jun 22, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEAN AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Oct 5, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AND AT DRAINBOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ADJACENT TO TABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS ON PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES AND WALK IN COOLER,BUCKETS USED FOR STORAGE NEAR REAR DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.