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Inspections

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

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

2. Jul 3, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jan 30, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

4. Feb 2, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Jun 24, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND OLD FOOD SPILLS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AND INSIDE THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jan 21, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN ALL 3 TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Dec 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF KITCHEN CABINETS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.

8. Nov 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

9. Mar 21, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR NEAR TOILET ROOMS.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS CLASS ROOM

10. Mar 14, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 200 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGOUT BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN AND NEAR CLUTTER, ON STAIR CASE LEADING TO BASEMENT.ALSO APPX. "6" OPENING IN LOWER LEFT CORNER OF REAR BASEMENT DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS .CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/14/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CUBBIES IN CLASS ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR NEAR TOILET ROOMS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN CLASS ROOM AND TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS CLASS ROOM

11. Mar 10, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE TO VIEW.WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (MILK,YOGURT)MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CUBBIES IN CLASS ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR NEAR TOILET ROOMS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN CLASS ROOM AND TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS CLASS ROOM.

12. Nov 1, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

13. Jun 5, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Nov 13, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN INFANTS AND 1ST CLASSROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LID ON SEWER IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

15. Aug 26, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.

    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER IN BETWEEN PREP AREA AND COMMON AREA

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      MUST PROVIDE A CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      MUST INSTALL A 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DRAIN BOARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALLBASES NEAR FRONT WINDOW,CAULK GAP AT ALL WINDOWS,UPPER DOOR TRIM IN ADULT TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR CLASSROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATOR AND PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.