Canvass
Apr 15, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.
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.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 120F LOCATED IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED SPINACH FETA PIE AT 121F AND COOKED POTATOES AT 100F. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00.
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.
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TZATZIKI SAUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 54F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP LINE. ALSO OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AT 56F. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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.
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER BY THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS UNDER FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN 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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source