Canvass
May 29, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND WITH A 1/2" GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOUBLE DOORS AND A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH THE DOORS MAKING DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND 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 issuesOfficial wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF IT TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO THE UTENSILS STORED ON THE 2/3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS 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 wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
THERE'S A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
LIGHT BLOWN ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB 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, May 29, 2025 · Original Source