Canvass
May 7, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GO FROM HANDLING THE REGISTER TO FILLING SMALL CUPS WITH SAUCE AFTER PUTTING ON GLOVES AND NOT ADEQUATELY WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING BODY, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 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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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO SOAP AT ANY OF THE HAND-WASHING SINKS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HAND WASHING WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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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APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND BAGS OF MEAT SITTING IN WATER IN THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, PROPERLY USING THE MICROWAVE, IN A COOLER, ETC. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE REAR DOOR OPEN AND THE SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER CLOSE THE INNER DOOR OR PROVIDE A RODENT/INSECT PROOFED SCREEN DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONS ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS 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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FOUND BOXES AND CLUTTER AT THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE THE AREA 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
FOUND A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR COVER WITH A BLACK MATERIAL CAUSING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE DIM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING PER CITY CODE.
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 wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE PIC/CFM ON PREMISES AND HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 7, 2026 · Original Source