Canvass
Feb 2, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HAND-WASHING SIGN AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE PREMISES. 40 DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS WHERE THE FOOT LOCKERS ARE BY THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM. 10 IN THE SCATTERED IN THE CORNERS OF THE PREP AREA; 20 IN THE CORNERS OF THE DINING AREA AND 20 IN PRE-K'S CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO 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.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA AND/OR HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 TOP SURFACE OF THE WASHBOWLS IN THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM AND THE BOY'S 1ST FL (LEFT) NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK 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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DROPPINGS, DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPIDER WEBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP AND WALLS WITH SPIDER WEBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND WALLS.
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE PRE-K TOILET ROOM IS NOT ON OR WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.
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, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source