Canvass
Oct 15, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD ITEM FOR CUSTOMER WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HANDS WHILE TRANSFERING FRIED CHICKEN WINGS INTO PANS FOR SERVICE. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $150 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO BLACK CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 48.3F-53.0F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AT $200 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OR PEPPERS NOT COVERED ON THE TABLE WITH THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP/SERIVCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO 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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. WALLS BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS. THE FLOORS: INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR THE MOP SINK, SURROUND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO 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 15, 2025 · Original Source