Canvass
May 19, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS HAM, CHEESE AND SPINACH STUFFED BAKED PASTRIES HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN A DISPLAY CASE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP. HAM & CHEESE PASTRIES @ 63.3F, SPINACH AND CHEESE STUFFED PASTRIES AT 63.8F & 61.7F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED TAPE BEING USED TO SECURE THE LEGS OF THE TABLE TOP STAND MIXER. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR.
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
Inspector’s notes
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
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
NOTED MOLDY/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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 19, 2026 · Original Source