Canvass
Sep 15, 2026
12 recorded violations
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) AS OUTLINED IN THE NECCESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INCLUDING PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. (***SEE COMMENTS).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TURKEY AND CHEESE SANDWICHES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 50.7-51.2F STORED IN THE FRONT PREP DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2#'S OF FOOD WORTH $10.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.(***SEE COMMENTS).
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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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP DISPLAY UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FAR RIGHT SIDE REACHING 74.6F INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE LUNCHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F.THE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE SAID WASHROOM WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(ENGINEER WAS MADE AWARE).
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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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).(***SEE COMMENTS).
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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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS 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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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) AS OUTLINED IN THE NECCESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INCLUDING PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. (***SEE COMMENTS).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TURKEY AND CHEESE SANDWICHES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 50.7-51.2F STORED IN THE FRONT PREP DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2#'S OF FOOD WORTH $10.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.(***SEE COMMENTS).
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
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP DISPLAY UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
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 issuesOfficial wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FAR RIGHT SIDE REACHING 74.6F INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE LUNCHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F.THE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE SAID WASHROOM WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(ENGINEER WAS MADE AWARE).
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
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).(***SEE COMMENTS).
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
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source