Canvass
Jun 11, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLER WAS USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH CUT LEAFY GREENS AND PLACING IT INTO TO GO CONTAINER. MUST USE GLOVES/TONGS/DELI TISSUE WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOKED BEANS SITTING OUT ON COUNTER AT 69F. OBSERVED NUMEROUS TCS FOODS SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE WHICH FOOD HANDLER WAS USING AS AN OMLETTE STATION SUCH AS SPINACH, COOKED MUSHROOMS, DICED TOMATOES, COOKED CORN, SHELLED EGGS, SHREDDED CHEESE WHICH ALL WERE FOUND AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 55-69F. ALSO OBSERVED SLICED HAM AND STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER RANGING FROM 45-50F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINING. MUST 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CARD BOARD BOXES IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD 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, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source