SERVING CHICAGO'S FINEST

225 S CANAL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606 · Restaurant

16 inspections

CanvassJan 7, 2021
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 6, 2019
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN COOKED, BEEF ROAST)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
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT Edit Delete
CanvassNov 29, 2019
9 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN COOKED, BEEF ROAST)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
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - MUST CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AND FIXTURES IN LADY'S EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REPLACE STAINED CAULKING ON 3 COMPARTMENT THAT IS OBSERVED TO BE COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO A WALL
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 9/13/2018 REPORT#2222299 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 39 NO SPLASH GUARD FOR DISH AREA HAND SINK THAT'S LOCATED NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSIL RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VIOLATION # 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
ComplaintSep 13, 2018
5 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - 2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. -
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11, NO PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - 3-307.11. NO SPLASH GUARD FOR DISH AREA HAND SINK THAT'S LOCATED NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSIL RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - 3-304.12, LARGE SPOONS AND TONGS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE UTENSILS IN STANDING WATER.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - PA-100 367, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 19, 2018
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CEILING DUSTY OVER PIZZA HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
CanvassMar 8, 2018
3 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. IBSERVED 26-LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS OF PREP, DISH WASHING AREA AND ON WALLS OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN/ SANITIZE WALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION-7-38-020
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CEILING DUSTY OVER PIZZA HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Observed dishwasher not in use. Must remove any equipment that is not in use to prevent pest harborage.
CanvassJun 30, 2017
0 infractions
CanvassJun 29, 2017
3 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler. Found 6.8lbs of pizza sauce @ 64.9F, and 1 lbs of sausage @ 70.5F. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling in rear prep, near dish area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Observed dishwasher not in use. Must remove any equipment that is not in use to prevent pest harborage.
CanvassNov 10, 2016
1 infraction
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST ORGANIZE ALL POP/BEER STORED ON FLOORS IN CLOSET WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS.
ComplaintJun 3, 2016
3 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED OPENING AND HOLES ON WALL AREAS AND AROUND PIES.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PSET.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - MUST PROVIDE LONG METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES .
Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 26, 2015
3 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES INCLUDING ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOLERS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE MENTIONED DOCUMENT
CanvassFeb 9, 2015
5 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT A 2DR REFRIGERATOR. FOUND 25LBS OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS(CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE, HUMMUS, CHICKPEA SALAD, TOMATO VEGGIE SALAD AND SAUCES) AT TEMPERATURES FROM 58.4F TO 60.1F ABOVE MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. APPROXIMATE VALUE OF FOOD $125.00 MANAGER CHECKED UNIT AND IT WAS TURNED OFF. WHEN UNIT WAS PLUGGED IN UNIT TEMP REACHED 37.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES INCLUDING ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOLERS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE MENTIONED DOCUMENT.
License Re-InspectionJul 8, 2014
0 infractions
License Re-InspectionJul 1, 2014
1 infraction
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  - FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT THE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES 180 DEGREES F.
License Re-InspectionJun 30, 2014
5 infractions
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  - FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT THE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES 180 DEGREES F.
- 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
  - NO HOT WATER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST REPLACE MOLDY SEALANT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST SEAL HOLE AROND WATER LINE TO THE COFFEE MAKER.(LOCATED UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK PREP TABLE)
LicenseJun 26, 2014
6 infractions
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  - FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT THE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES 180 DEGREES F.
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - NOTED BROKEN WALL TILES AND UNFINISHED DRYWALL THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE MOLDY SEALANT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER. REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AT THE DISH MACHINE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN HALLWAY.