Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop- Lincoln Park
1730 W Fullerton Ave
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
Jan 15, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED BASEBOARD WALL COVING SEPARATING FROM THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE-SEAL/REPAIR.
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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 problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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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 issuesnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2613842 ON 3-14-25 NOT CORRECTED. #45- OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, CUPS, CONTAINERS, UTENSILS, AND STRAWS STORED IN THE 2ND BATHROOM/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND UTENSILS FROM PROHIBITED STORAGE AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS.#56-: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS BAGS AND JACKETS STORED ON TOP OF BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND SNACKS IN THE REAR OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA/ACCOMODATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AND ENSURE PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREAS AWAY FROM SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND FOOD BOXES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 14, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, CUPS, CONTAINERS, UTENSILS, AND STRAWS STORED IN THE 2ND BATHROOM/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND UTENSILS FROM PROHIBITED STORAGE AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS.
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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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROUTINELY CLEAN OUT FLOOR DRAINS TO MINIMIZE POTENTIAL PESTS.
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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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS BAGS AND JACKETS STORED ON TOP OF BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND SNACKS IN THE REAR OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA/ACCOMODATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AND ENSURE PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREAS AWAY FROM SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND FOOD BOXES.
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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, Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 22, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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 problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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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 problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 22, 2024 · Original Source