Canvass
Feb 18, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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 wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA LEAKS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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
DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT OF THE REAR RIGHT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DON'T HAVE THE CFM'S CERTIFICATE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source