Canvass
Jul 10, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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 wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
THE REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR MAKING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO MAKE DOORS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.
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 insectsOfficial wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE INGREDIENT PREP TABLE TO PREVENT SPLASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER OR RELOCATE THE PREP TABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
LOWER OVEN SURFACE WITH CHARRED MATERIAL ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OVEN.
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 wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SINK.
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 wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES 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, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source