Canvass
Nov 19, 2025
9 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. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:54AM. 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. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:54AM. 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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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO UNINSTALL PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SO THAT IT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS IN SAID SINKS.
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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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING IN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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 MISSING CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. OBSERVED DAMAGED LOWER WESTSIDE WALL OF DOORWAY BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR LOWER WESTSIDE WALL OF DOORWAY BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF VENT IN HOOD ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENT IN HOOD ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source