Canvass
Mar 18, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA 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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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 REAR HAND-WASHING SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX 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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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
DRAIN LINE FROM THE WALK IN COOLER DRAINS INTO THE FRONT HAND-WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN 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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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID 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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. 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.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source