Canvass
Jun 25, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS.
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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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE WALL ON THE EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND ABSORBENT SURFACES.
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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. 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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR 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 PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, FRONT DINING AREA AND INSIDE THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. 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.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGH BULB AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING.
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, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source