Canvass
May 7, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER) OBSTRUCTED BY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ON FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SANDWICH PRESSES AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT MATERIALS WITH ADEQUATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS 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
OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP DIPPER WELL AT THE RIGHT-HAND FRONT SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DETACHED FROM WALL WITH PLUMBING DISCONNECTED OR OTHERWISE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE CREAM SCOOP DIPPER WELL OR REMOVE PLUMBING EQUIPMENT AND CONNECTIONS IF NOT IN USE 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
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR HANDWASHING SINK/UPRIGHT FREEZER) WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, RIGHT-HAND FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EMPTY BOXES, AND UNUSED UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF THE FACILITY FREE FROM EXCESSIVE LITTER OR ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS.
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 7, 2026 · Original Source