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Inspections

1. Mar 6, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-602.11(B-E)---OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11---SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND THE SLICER AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15---OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17---OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114---OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED DISPLAY COOLER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     4-202.18---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jan 21, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND THE SLICER AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED DISPLAY COOLER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

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

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER NEAR THE FRONT LINE/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOP DRYING/STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENT IN THE PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

4. Feb 22, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Feb 21, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY AND INOPERABLE, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN ONTO FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL PERSONNEL IN THE ALERGEN TRAINING PROGRAM AND GET THEIR CERTIFICATION.

6. Apr 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. STEAK AT 48.3F AND CHICKEN AT 45.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

7. Dec 16, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2472245 ON 1/4/21 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

8. Jan 4, 2021 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)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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 (TURKEY,MEAT BALLS,CHILI,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT COLD HOLDING UNITS.MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AT SODA COUNTER TOP.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA/PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

9. Jan 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE UNISEX RESTROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM.

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

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE PAPER STORAGE CADINET UNDERNEATH THE SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

11. Jul 27, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. VIOLATION PF 7-38 -010

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROGRAM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROGRAM. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INDICATE PRODUCTS THAT NEED A CONSUMER ADVISORY VIOLATION PF 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSEREVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO ENROLL PERSONEL IN THE ALERGEN TRAINING PROGRAM AND GET THEIR CERTIFICATION.

12. Feb 1, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED CAULKING AT SPLASHGUARD SEAMS OF EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CAULKING. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIALS MAY BE USED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STICKY SODA MACHINE DISPENSER NOZZLES AT SODA DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SODA NOZZLES AND MAINTAIN THEM.

13. Sep 28, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

14. Feb 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

15. Sep 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLSATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1631781 DATE 02-17-2016(45)OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

16. Feb 17, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO RE CAULK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

17. May 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES DELI MEATS, CHESSES, DICED TOMATOES,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A. A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(PHONE, KEYS,ETC.) MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.

18. Jan 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS.

19. May 16, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN HAS DUST BUILDUP.

20. Mar 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.

21. Jan 6, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.

22. Jan 13, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.