Canvass
Oct 21, 2025
9 recorded violations
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
BULK SALT CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE COOK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE KITCHEN PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND THE FRONT DELI/PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. WOMEN'S WASHROOM TEMPERATURE AT 88.9F AND 88.5F. MEN'S WASHROOM AT 66.2F FRONT DELI PREP AT 91.8. MANAGER INCREASED THE TEMPERATURE ON THE HOT WATER TANK AND RESTORED HOT WATER ABOVE 100F. PRIORITY 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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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BAKED TCS PASTRIES STUFFED WITH MEATS, SPINACH, CHEESE AND BACON IN A DISPLAY CASE IN THE GROCERY AISLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 77.2F, 75.9F, 94.5, 75.7F. REVIEWED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A MINIMUM OF 135F OR ABOVE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED IN-USE UTENSILS AT THE DELI PREP AREA BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 76.3F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS.
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
LEAK ON THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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 FAR REAR STORAGE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN 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, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source