Canvass
Aug 13, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A TWO-DOOR COOLER. THE FOLLOWING WERE FOUND NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: COOKED BEEF (48.0F-49.1F), RAW MARINATING CHICKEN TENDERLOINS (48.8F), CHICKEN WINGS (51.2-52.3F), SLICED DELI MEATS (48.2F-49.5F), EGGS (51.1F). INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $178 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIOIRTY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A LONG CUTTING BOARD FOR USED FOR THE PREP COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR LEANING AGAINST THE WALL NEAR THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR DISHWASHIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FLAT-TOP GRILL WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES 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, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source