Fou Flavors

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Inspections

1. Jul 9, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jun 25, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.112 OBSERVED ROACH CARCASSES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ROACH CARCASSES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 OBSERVED SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE, AND IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT CLEAN AND DRY TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13(B)(3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2638258 DATED JUNE 10 2026 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #38 SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. OBSERVED APPROX. 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT AND GREASE TRAP AND 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

3. Jun 17, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR TORN NOT INSECT PROOF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.13 OBSERVED ROACH CARCASSES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO REMOVE ALL ROACH CARCASSES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE VARIOUS COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE, AND IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2638258 DATED JUNE 10 2026 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #38 SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. OBSERVED MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS AND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

4. Jun 10, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER HAD CERTIFICATE BOUGHT IN. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 6 POUNDS OF CUSTARD FILLED DESSERTS ($15). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 41 F. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED MOVE THAN 20 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASMENT AREA; OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM AND STORAGE OUTSIDE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED ROACH CARCASSES IN KITCHEN AND IN FRONT COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO REMOVE ALL ROACH CARCASSES.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR TORN NOT INSECT PROOF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE VARIOUS COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE, AND IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

5. Jun 2, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.