Canvass
May 23, 2025
9 recorded violations
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED HER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON CUTTING READY-TO-EAT VEGETABLES AND THEN WENT AND REMOVED SEVERAL ROLLING CARTS WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON AND CAME BACK INTO THE PREP AREA AND HANDLED A KNIFE AND CONTINUED TO CUT THE VEGETABLES WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(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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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS BY ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE OBSERVED HER RINSE A CUTTING BOARD UNDER RUNNING WATER AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND THEN USED A PAPER TOWEL TO DRY AND THEN A MALE EMPLOYEE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES WITHOUT SANITIZING, AS WELL AS ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE AT OTHER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS DOING THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK TO SANITIZE UTENSILS PROPERLY.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT KITCHEN DOOR ALONG BOTTOM .
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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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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OBSERVED AN UNAUTHORIZED FEMALE CUSTOMER WITH A JACKET ON LOOKING AT ITEMS ON DISPLAY AND THEN WENT INTO REAR PREP AREA, THEN CAME BACK OUT FROM REAR PREP AREA TO THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND PURCHASE FOOD ITEMS AND THEN WENT BACK INTO REAR FOOD PREP AREA, I ASKED THE MANAGER IS THAT PERSON AN EMPLOYEE SHE STATES NO IT'S A FAMILY MEMBER THAT IS VISITING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ONLY EMPLOYEES ARE ALLOWED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF SEVERAL LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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GLOVES USED PROPERLY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GLOVES BEING USED IMPROPERLY.
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
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MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.
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
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MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF GRILL AND FRYER CABINET,WINDOW SILL.
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
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MUST GROUT FLOOR IN POP WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AROUND WINDOW IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA & HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE.
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, May 23, 2025 · Original Source