Canvass
May 13, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH ALL WHERE NEEDED.
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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BY DISH WASHING AREA, AROUND ICE MACHINE, UNDER PREP TABLES, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND BY COFFEE MACHINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 POOR LIGHTING IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY SO FOOD HANDLERS HAVE BETTER VISIBILITY WHEN CLEANING.
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.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MANAGERS.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source