Canvass
Sep 24, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIVE POTTED PLANT STORED ON WINDOWSILL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE POTTED PLANT FROM WINDOWSILL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACE TO THE RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND BAGS STORED ON FLOOR IN SMALL STORAGE AREA IN HALLWAY BETWEEN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN STUDENT WASHROOM IN SECTION WITH TWO TOILETS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECTION WITH TWO TOILETS AND MAINTAIN.
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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN STUDENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STUDENT WASHROOM 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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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO NON WORKING LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY. OBSERVED DIMLY LIT STUDENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN STUDENT WASHROOM.
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 24, 2026 · Original Source