Canvass
Sep 10, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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.
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HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH GLOVES ON, GET A WIPING CLOTH FROM THE TOILET ROOM, WIPE DOWN SURFACES, AND THEN STARTED TO PREPARE FOOD FOR A CUSTOMER. ALSO, OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WITH GLOVES WIPING SURFACES AND TOUCHED THE RIM OF A NEARBY GARBAGE CAN AND STARTED TO PREP FOOD ITEMS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. FOOD HANDLERS WERE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY, AND THEY WASHED THEIR HANDS. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE CONTAMINATED. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THREE CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT DISPLAY/SERVICE WINDOW NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING UNIT ON MENTIONED DOOR 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 CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE 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 LIGHT QUALITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN MENTIONED UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO NEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.
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, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source