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No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 28, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures at front prep cold line: stuffed grape leaves 50.5f, couscous 55.5f, hummus 47.5f, chickpea salad 46.5f, spinach 50.5f. All discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 20lbs $150 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Towel lining on top of grease trap. Instd to remove towel and rusty surface on top cover of grease trap.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Waste water/black sewage noted on basement floor. Basement is used for single service articles and bottled beverages. Instd to remove sewage/waste water, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and remove all soiled boxes, and contaminated items in basement. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

2. Feb 7, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the front prep area with dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed full oil receptacle in rear trash area. Manager storing grease in buckets in rear prep area. Instructed to contact oil removal service to increase frequency of service.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Jan 18, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 3 lbs of chicken at 48.5f, 2 lbs of yogurt at 49.1f, and 3 lbs of sliced vegetables at 50.1f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 8lbs at $95. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers in the rear prep area without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners under the front serving counter. The facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 1/10/2019, report#2252332. Violation #58 allergen awareness training is required for all city of chicago certified managers. Certificates must be available and maintained on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, salads, rice, etc) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Jan 9, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single-use forks stored improperly near the cash register. Management instructed to store all unwrapped single use utensils with the handles up to prevent contamination by hands.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacle inside the unisex washroom. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter and unnecessary articles stored directly across from basement stairs. Must remove items unnecessary to the operation, detail clean area, and reorganize remaining items, storing off the floor to ensure adequate cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found employee's clothing stored on top of food plastic wrap in the rear prep area. Instructed management: remove clothing and store it in a designated area away from food, dishes, etc.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 1/10/2019, report#2252332. Violation #58 allergen awareness training is required for all city of chicago certified managers, certificates must be available and maintained on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (chicken, rice) were being prepared and served. The food manager with a valid manager certificate left during the inspection. Instructed management: a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. May 12, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site during inspection. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in bathroom. Also observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide paper towels at hand washing sink at all times to properly dry hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hummus at improper cold holding temperature at 55.2f. Also observed spinach at 52.8f, cucumber and tomato salad found at 45.5f, tzatziki sauce found at 55.4f, crumbled cheese found at 57.8f and spicy hummus found at 60.2f. Tcs foods must be held at proper cold holding temperature at 41.0f or below. Food has been discarded and denatured. Food weighing approximately 30 lbs at a cost of $100.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Missing net quantity on labels for packaged baklava for customer self service. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 1/10/2019, report#2252332. Violation #58 allergen awareness training is required for all city of chicago certified managers, certificates must be available and maintained on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed to post original city of chicago food sanitation certificate at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Jan 8, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the blade of the can opener on the prep table and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors in corner areas around equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from january 10, 2019 as required; must correct. Violation #58 allergen awareness training is required for all city of chicago certified managers, certificates must be available and maintained on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Jan 10, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: All prepackaged food items in need of ingredient information and allergen information. Correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Large can operer in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning under and around all cooking equipment and under 3 compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Allergen awareness training is required for all city of chicago certified managers, certificates must be available and maintained on-site at all ties.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Aug 2, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide the form 1b or similar documents to demonstrate compliance. Priority violation 7-38-012(a) no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No clean-up kit available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide kit and procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Must date mark all prepared tcs opened foods held over 24 hours in coolers. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide working thermometers on-site at all times, to measure food temperatures. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label all bulk food containers when food has been removed from its original packaging, instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses to prevent cross contamination, instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food and debris from lower shelves on prep table in rear prep area, instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must install coving on walls throughout basement storage area. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from floors throughout front and rear prep areas, and in the basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met, information provided.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Allergen awareness training is required for all city of chicago certified managers, certificates must be available and maintained on-site at all ties.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Nov 13, 2017 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Must seal floor under soda machine.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant on raw wood shelving units at service counter.must grout wall base under 1- comp sink.must seal openings around pipes in ceiling in dining area,counter tops .must provide a ceiling in basement in dry food storage.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in basement.