Canvass
Aug 4, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Gateway Foundation Residential
3828 W Taylor St
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7 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Jun 16, 2026
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM 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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE AREA, SHELVES UNDER HOLDING UNITS IN SERVING AREA, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.
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
5-205.15 OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.
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
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, DAMAGED WALL SURFACES, MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE WALLS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
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, Jun 16, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 8, 2026
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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 issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (68.7F) AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, SERVING AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM 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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE AREA, SHELVES UNDER HOLDING UNITS IN SERVING AREA, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.
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 LOOSE FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.
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 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. OBSERVED DUMPSTERS AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT COVERED AND LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING DUMPSTER LIDS, CLOSE GREASE CONTAINER, AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, DAMAGED WALL SURFACES, MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE WALLS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
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 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2616893 ON 5-5-25:55-BROKEN TILE/BASE IN AREA WHERE BULK CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 5, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SPILLS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS OF SERVING STATION, PREP TABLES, AND IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT IN THE ROOM WHERE USED DISHES ARE RETURNED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 BROKEN TILE/BASE IN AREA WHERE BULK CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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, May 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 25, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING (FISH, SOUP, SLICED TOMATOES) DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS OF SERVING STATION, PREP TABLES, AND IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT IN THE ROOM WHERE USED DISHES ARE RETURNED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH MISSING LID DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT-FITTED LID TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORAGE, SERVING PREP, DISH AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 28, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 CORRECTED. DROPPINGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED, AND AREAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PEST CONTROL ON SITE FOR SERVICE ON 6/18/24.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) DRIED FOOD SPLATTER ON SURFACES OF MENU HOLDER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR POP SYRUPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 17, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 40 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON ROLLING CARTS GRATES IN DRY STORAGE, BEHIND ICE MACHINE SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR, BEHIND ALL VENDING MACHINES, BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNITS IN PREP, AND UPRIGHT COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND NO HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST MAINTAIN.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTER ON SURFACES OF MENU HOLDER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR POP SYRUPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH DAMAGED LIDS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REAPIRED TIGHT FITTED LIDS MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH STICKY SUBSTANCES AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPLACE BURNED-OUT BULB IN FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND INCREASE 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 17, 2024 · Original Source