Canvass
Mar 24, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS NOT DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING: DUMP SINK AT THE BAR AREA, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FROM LISTED SINKS AND PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.
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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COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY PACKAGING TCS FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN) UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS WITH MACHINE ON-SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS AND OBTAIN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO PRIOR TO RESUMING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOODS STORED IN REDUCED-OXYGEN PACKAGING ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. TAGGED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON-SITE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CEASE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
SEE VIOLATION #29.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND USE EQUIPMENT THAT ADEQUATELY PERMITS SWEEPING AND MOPPING BENEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS DUNNAGE RACKS 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 POTABLE WATER LEAK AT THE BASEMENT AREA SMALL WATER LINE (DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO UTILITY SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL WATER LINE TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source