Canvass
Apr 8, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY REHEATED TO 165.0F OR ABOVE WITHIN 2 HOURS FOR HOT HOLDING: GRILLED ONIONS AT 108.5F, CHILI AT 124.0F AT THE MAIN COOK LINE STEAM TABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD IMPROPERLY-REHEATED TCS FOOD ITEMS AND REHEAT ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM 41.0F TO AT LEAST 165.0F WITHIN 2 HOURS PRIOR TO ENTERING HOT HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL LISTED FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 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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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: RAW BEEF AT 48.4F, GRILLED ONIONS BETWEEN 50.5F AND 55.2F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $35.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED LISTED FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #19.
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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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH DRIPPING CONDENSATE WATER LINES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS STORE FOOD CONTAINERS OUTSIDE OF PROBITIED AREAS SUCH AS BENEATH WATER LINES ON WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED AND MAINTAIN.
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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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED: BUILD UP OF ICE AND DUST DEBRIS AT THE WALK-IN FREEZER FAN ASSEMBLY, BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source