Canvass
Mar 31, 2025
4 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
No hand soap provided at front oyster/raw fish prep station. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
Prep cooler thermometer placed at rear of cooler, Instructed to place in front at warmest part.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
Fly traps mounted above food prep areas at 2nd floor kitchen, instructed to keep away from above food production areas.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
Brooms stored next to clean utensils rack at dish washing area, instructed to keep away.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source