Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
3-501.13: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND DOGS SITTING IN WATER IN THE 3 COMP SINK AND FROZEN ITALIAN BEEF SITTING OUT ON THE SIDE OF THE SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY THAWING FOOD ITEMS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE COOLER.
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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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.13: 6-501.13: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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
4-202.18: OBSERVED THE HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FROM THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF SITE.
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, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source