Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 23, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Four Moon Tavern
1847 W Roscoe St
Last inspected Jul 23, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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4 inspectionsCanvass
Jul 11, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE STANDING WHITE SINGLE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE HALL NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE/PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO TRACK AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS AND VARIOUS DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE ALCOHOL STORAGE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS POTS AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE OF HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE, SOMETIMES NOT FULLY ENGAGING AND TURNING OFF THE WATER COMPLETELY. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOORING IN THE FRONT BAR AREA UNDER THE THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK, THE FLOOR BELOW THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE UTILITIES AND THE CORNERS BELOW THE METAL SHELVES TO BE FULL OF TRASH AND LOOSE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH.
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 problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR VARIOUS FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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, Jul 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 9, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOTH GASKETS FOR DOORS OF TWO (2) DOOR STANDING COOLER IN SMALL HALL OF MAIN PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS ON 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF LOOSE FRIES ALONG DOOR AND ON FLOOR DIRECTLY UNDER POTATO CUTTING STATION IN KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL LOOSE FRIES AND ANY FOOD DEBRIS, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ANY FOOD BUILD UP.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SINK AND FAUCET AND MAINTAIN SYSTEMS IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 15, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FOIUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND GARAGE STORAGE.MUST CLEAN.
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 problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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, Dec 15, 2023 · Original Source