Canvass
Sep 23, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH UNCOVERED BEVERAGE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR FROM PREP AREA LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOTH HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AND SERVING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR (CRACKS AND MISSING PARTS IN BETWEEN HANDSINK AND SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING.
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, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source