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Inspections

1. Sep 17, 2025 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)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE.

2. Dec 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE PREP COOLERS.

3. Aug 10, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 173F. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-195F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

5. Aug 11, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Aug 4, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF UNIT BETWEEN ICE BIN AND TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS HAMBURGERS WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISOR DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SEASONING) STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING TILES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

7. Dec 3, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS HAMBURGERS WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISOR DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

8. Nov 26, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS HAMBURGERS WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISOR DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     SEE VIOLATION #60

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED 2-COMPARTMENT IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     SEE VIOLATION #60

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     SEE VIOLATION #60

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/13/18 REPORT#2222320. #47 NOTED 2 OF THE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY WORKING. UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE ALSO UNABLE TO PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERITICATES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BY NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

9. Sep 13, 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED 2 OF THE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     NOTED THE POTATOE SLICER AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED THE VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERITICATES ONSITE FOR INSPECTION OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

10. Sep 1, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 46F, CHEESE AT 51.3F, HUMMUS AT 46,4F, GUACAMOLE AT 47.7F, VEGGIE BURGER AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 44.1F, MEATLOAF AT 44.1F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 45.9F, FISH AT 48.2F, HAM AT 46.4F, POT PIE FILLING AT 45.9F, AND MILK AT 45.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 18# OF FOOD WORTH $190. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

      NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

      OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY STORED ON THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WORK TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO ASHTRAYS AND NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.

11. Apr 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER SPRAYER BY THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELVING AND FOR UNDER THE PIZZA WOOD SPATULAS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED BEHIND THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP IT ON PREMISES

12. Jul 2, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR TIMER ON FAUCET IN MEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.

13. Sep 27, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ice bins not provided with covers. Instructed to provide proper covers to prevent ice from being contaminated.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Soda gun holder not provided at bar soda dispenser. Instructed to install holder.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer not provided inside beverage/condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside cooler.

14. Oct 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS TO ICE CONTAINERS BEHIND BAR AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT BASEMENT AREA

    • 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. FLOOR STICKY BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT SHIELD, MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD BY BASEMENT AREA ICE MACHINE

    • 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 LEAKING FAUCETS AT 2 COMP., 3 COMP., AND EXPOSED HAND BOWL, IN BASEMENT AREA