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1. Sep 23, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED A DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FREEZER FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CUTTING BOARD AT THE FRONT JUICING STATION IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

2. Aug 24, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

3. Aug 17, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

   • 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 (MILK, PICO DE GIO, AND SLICED MELONS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTE DMANAGER TO PROVIDE.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 POUND OF PICO DE GIO, 1/4TH POUND HONEY DEW MELON, AND 1/4TH POUND SLICED CABBAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 45 AND 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER TURNED DOWN TEMPERATURE ON 1 COOLER THE OTHER COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: KITCHEN AREA, SERVICE AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

4. Aug 6, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Aug 3, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.13(A) OBSERVED CERAMIC CUPS STORED ON THE STORAGE SHELF USED FOR SANGRIA WHICH MAY CONTAIN LEAD BASED PAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE CUPS FOR FOOD OR BEVERAGE STORAGE UNLESS THE LEAD LEVEL IS LESS THAN 0.5 mg/L. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, MENU BOARDS, TOP OF NACHO CABINET, SUGARCANE FOOD PROCESSOR AND THE PREP TABLE BENEATH IT, AND ROLLING GARBAGE CARTS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND AROUND THE JUICING STATION. CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE COVERED DRAIN IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE MOP CLOSET. CLEAN THE STICKY FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND COVERED DRAIN IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BENEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11 CAULK AND SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BASE BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS NEXT TO THE DOORWAY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.16 MUST STORE MOPS OFF THE FLOOR TO ALLOW THEM TO AIR DRY PROPERLY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE STORAGE/MOP CLOSET.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2523238 ON 7/27/21 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE STORAGE ROOM, FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

6. Jul 27, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON BOXES OF STOCK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE WALLS OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE BIN FOR THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RUST ON THE LEGS AND BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE TABLE OR PAINT OVER THE RUSTED SECTIONS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     THE DRAIN PIPE TO THE DIPPER WELL IS NOT CONNECTED. MUST REPAIR AND USE THE OTHER DIPPER WELL UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AND IN FRONT OF THE PREP COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DEEP FRYER.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A COUNTERTOP DEEP FRYER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE THE DEEP FRYER.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2367086 ON 4/13/20 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - NOTED NO WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S AND LADY'S TOILET ON FRONT AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

7. Apr 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT, PICO DE GALLO,CUT FRUITS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     PREPACKAGED FOODS IN TWO SLIDING DOOR FRONT COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED THAT CONTAINERS USED FOR FOOD STORED IN COOLERS, FREEZERS AND DRY STORAGE ARE NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OFF FOOD .

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE SANDWICH STATION REACH UNDER COOLER.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH UNDER COOLER WITH MIL IN FRONT PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS .

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREA,LOOSE CEILING TILES ABOVE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS,BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CONCRETE BY REAR EXIT DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED NO WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S AND LADY'S TOILET ON FRONT AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW ON SITE FROM 12/19/2019,REPORT #2352938. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B),NO CITATION ISSUED

8. Dec 9, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA CLOSE TO THE HOT HOLDING FOR THE CORN AND THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

9. Dec 2, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. /VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 7/26/18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT AND NO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 7/26/18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     RAW WOOD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDERNEATH THE SHELVE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA CLOSE TO THE HOT HOLDING FOR THE CORN AND THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND SURRONDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREAS AND CLOSE THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER. PERSON IN CHARGE ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS AND CLOSE THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2185089 DATED 7/26/18. 3-602.11 (A) (B 1-3, 4-7)- ALL PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE HAS NO LABEL. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY,AND ANY FOOD ALLERGY NOTED. 3-304.14 (E) #41-ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

10. Jul 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. MUST DEVELOP HEALTH POLICY AND PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AFTER AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      ALL READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER HAS NO PROPER LABEL AND DATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND SOME COOLER THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABEL. MUST PROVIDE NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE HAS NO LABEL. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY,AND ANY FOOD ALLERGY NOTED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER FOR THE ICE CREAM IN THE REAR PREP AREA BROKEN AND LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS (MEN AND WOMEN) WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PALETA MACHINE AND MICROWAVE AND ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      DAMAGED/BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MISSING PART OF THE COVING(BASEBOARD) IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALLED COVING 4 INCHES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER HAS EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE TRAINING.

11. May 8, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND SOME LIDS TO REAR WHITE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS ARE LOOSE,MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINE AT WALK-IN-COOLER SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND INVERTED NOT INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

12. May 5, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.8F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CUT MANGOS, CUT CUCUMBERS, CUT STRAWBERRIES AND DICED LETTUCE.A 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F.THIS COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH CUT WATERMELON,YOGURTS.UNITS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNITS AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER, OBSERVED CUT STRAWBERRIES AT 51.8F-58.5F, CUT MANGOES AT 48.1F-55.6F,CUT CUCUMBERS AT 55.1F,CUT STRAWBERRIES AT 51.8F.ALSO,CUT WATERMELON AT 54.3F,YOGURTS AT 51.2F-53.1F.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • 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 THE REAR DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO THE ALLEY NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4” INCH MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS OF SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND SOME LIDS TO REAR WHITE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS ARE LOOSE,MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINE AT WALK-IN-COOLER SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND INVERTED NOT INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

13. Dec 9, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      FOUND ICE CREAM BARS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND WALL WITH CHIPPING PAINT BEHIND CORN HOT HOLDING. MUST REPAIR.

14. Aug 26, 2016 Canvass 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

      CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

15. Aug 19, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      ALL FOOD PACKAGED ON SITE FOR SALE MUST HAVE A LABEL,NAME OF THE PRODUCT, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, INGREDIENTS, AND NOTED FOOD ALLERGENS ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL (NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE TUBES/PIPES IN THE REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

16. Apr 24, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

17. Sep 25, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

18. Sep 18, 2014 Canvass · 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

      EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 30 PLUS MICE DROPPING ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND REAR STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY AND LICENSED HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING TILE AND LIGHT COVERS IN REAR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS. WALL-NORTH NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT SURFACE. VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL USUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

19. Oct 3, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD.

20. Sep 20, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE OFF; INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW, FREEZERS 0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

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

      NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • 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

      BOTTOM AREA OF EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, DOOR HAS LARGE OPENINGS/HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RODENT PROOFED. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK; INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK UPON RE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR CEILING AT REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT. LARGE OPENING ON SOUTH WALL INSIDE MOP CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SEAL OPENING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR WASHROOM DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM MAKER/MACHINE NOT INSTALLED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL ABOVE MACHINE, HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON MACHINE. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR ICE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE PREVENTER. LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.