Canvass
Jun 10, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE POP CORN MACHINE TO NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGN REMINDING ALL EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOUR (4) DOOR DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER PRESENT TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. MANAGER PROVIDED ONE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE SECOND FROM THE LEFT HAND SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING WHEN IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SINK DRAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FLOOR BELOW THE HAND SINK IN THE DEEP FRYER AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE FILTERS OF THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST IN THE MAIN PREPARATION LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP COVERING ALL THE FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXHAUST/VENTILATION SYSTEMS CLEAN AND FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source