Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 24, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA ALSO OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE 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 RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN IN TERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZERS.
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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR 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
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OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC FLOOR OF THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS, TEARS AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF BASEMENT BEHIND SYRUP MACHINE AND BEHIND SHELVING. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE 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 GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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, Apr 24, 2026 · Original Source