Tovala

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 17, 2025 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: 8-103.12(b) out pf 08/26/2025 observed facility with haccp plan approval without proof of procedures of special process (map) preformed (beef, pasta, sauces) during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

2. Aug 19, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in use high dish machine not reaching the required temperature for sanitizing. Temperature only reached 123 degrees f for wash cycle, and final rinse reached 115 degrees f. Instructed to discontinue use and repair. Ecolab technician arrived onsite at the conclusion of inspection. High temp dish machine is now reaching sanitizing temperature at 181 degrees f. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat tcs foods prepared on site and stored in walk in cooler for more than 24 hours without proper date labeling. Intructed to provide and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility with haccp plan approval without proof of procedures of special process (map) preformed (beef, pasta, sauces) during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

3. Aug 6, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Facility uses high temperature sanitizing dish machine and uses temperature measuring irreversible registering temperature indicator. Noted broken temperature measuring device/gauge for the rinse cycle, not moving past "zero" mark. An ecolab technician was brought immediately on-site to try to correct the issue. He assessed that for a permanent solution, he would need to order the part, and in the interim, he converted the temp machine to a law temp one and added chlorine as a sanitizer. Test strips available. Suggested to person in charge to use dishwasher plate thermometer to make sure that the water reaches appropriate final rinse temperature of 160.0f. The test strips the facility uses showed that the dishwasher has reached the appropriate temperature while the final rinse gauge showed only 150.0 f. The priority foundation violation # 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

4. Jun 8, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at hand washing sink in prep area. Manager added towels during inspection. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5. Aug 30, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Mar 18, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2" gap in dock door #2 door brush.must make tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no temperature measuring device at the plate for a high temperature dish machine.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged flooring near large kettles,damaged walls in east area of warehouse.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in walk in freezer.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Dec 4, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in both women restrooms on premise. Instructed to provide and maintain a covered receptacle in both women restrooms on premise.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Oct 31, 2018 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 1 inch opening along bottom of loading dock door # 4 (from the right). All doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must correct and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pans, shelves, and other kitchen equipment in main area with porous walls with drywall exposed, with heavy dust build up. Must clean or seal walls to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable or relocate all dry storage and/or kitchen equipment. Observed several holes in walls in dock area. Must seal to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Oct 25, 2018 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations