Canvass
Mar 18, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. SHELVING MUST ALLOW FLOOR TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED ON REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTEROR SURFACES OF FREEZER.
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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNETH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BROKEN CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA, REAR CARNITAS FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARI ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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 INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR CARNITAS FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source