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Inspections

1. Mar 18, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED SOME BEVERAGE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BEVERAGE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE MILK ITEMS IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

2. Apr 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15: OBSERVED TWO LEAKS FROM THE UNIT ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE TOIELT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11: OBSERVED IN THE TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLOWN OUT LIGHTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM 04/09/2025 REPORT #2615433. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE WAS FROM 02/06/2024 BEHIND A MONITOR BLOCKING THE VIEW. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

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

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED TWO LEAKS FROM THE UNIT ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE TOIELT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED IN THE TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLOWN OUT LIGHTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/06/2024, REPORT #2589195 #36: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH TCS FOODS (BLOCKS OF CHEESE, MILK, DELI MEAT) STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #48: OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #53: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX (EMPLOYEE) WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE FLOOR MAT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOOR AND FLOOR MAT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

4. Feb 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH TCS FOODS (BLOCKS OF CHEESE, MILK, DELI MEAT) STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE ON PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (BASEBALL CAPS AND HAIR NETS) WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX (EMPLOYEE) WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE FLOOR MAT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOOR AND FLOOR MAT AND MAINTAIN.

5. Jan 17, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX (EMPLOYEE) WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM AND DUST ON THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN ALL TO REMOVE DUST.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED OTHER FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE; MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AS REQUIRED; MUST POST AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY (JANUARY 14, 2022) MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.

6. Jan 14, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

   • Severity not stated

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

     FOUND SEVERAL CLEANING SUPPLIES IE...WINDEX, RAID, DEGREASER. ALL ITEMS WERE RELOCATED FROM FOOD UTENSIL AREA. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

7. Dec 8, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

   • 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 FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED, AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON-SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     3-501.17 OBSERVED SOME DELI MEATS (CELLOPHANE WRAPPED) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON-SITE PROPERLY TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

8. Sep 22, 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

     WALLS IN RESTROOM NEED CLEANING

   • Not serious Minor

     APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

     CLUTTER AT REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.

9. Oct 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

     PACKAGED FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE TOILET ROOM IN A SANITARY AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRYING SHELF ABOVE.

10. Aug 11, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN WASHROOM. REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER TO PREVENT INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

11. Sep 23, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO REWRAP REAR PIPE NEXT TO REAR COFFEE MAKER.

12. Aug 3, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT FOOD SHELVING UNITS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. FOUND TOOLS, CLOTHES,ETC.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.

13. Feb 14, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER SOUP AND GROUND BEEF CHILI WITH BEANS INSIDE WAlK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.0-49.1F. MANAGER STATES PRODUCT WAS COOLED ON 02/13/11. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 10LBS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $78.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NOT MAINTAINED NOR ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. ENTIRE HAND SINK FILLED TO RIM WITH CONTAINERS, BEVERAGE CANS, RAGS, ITEMS. ALSO, NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM INSIDE HAND WASH SINK TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AT UTENSIL RACK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEFROST ICE BAG UNIT TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.

    • 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. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND WASH SINK, HOT WATER TANK, TOILET ROOM, FOOD AISLES ALONG WALL BASE, PREP AREA, BEHIND REFRIGERATION/DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

    • 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. CLEAN VENT INSIDE TOILET ROOM, SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL BASE AROUND PIPING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STOCK ITEMS AND DAMAGED MERCHANDISE FROM BEING STORED INSIDE TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM AND DISH WASHNING AREA. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.