Canvass
Apr 22, 2025
9 recorded violations
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL FREEZERS AND COOLERS STORED WITH PRODUCTS INSIDE IN FRONT DINING AREA ALLOWING PUBLIC ACESS TO THE UNLOCKED FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM THE PUBLIC 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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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE SUGAR CONTAINER LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STOARGE AREA. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM PREMISES AND MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION.
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 HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/FOOD PREPARATION AREA. NOTED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REGROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO HAVE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN TO CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS 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 A FEW LIGHT BULBS OFF IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPALCE AND PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING.
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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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRROF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source