Canvass
Oct 28, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA WITH RINSE CYCLE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION, SANITIZER CONTAINER NOT PROVIDED FOR DISH MACHINE CONNECTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE RINSE CYCLE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50 PPM TO 200 PPM FOR WAREWASHING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED CHLORINE SANITIZER TO DISH MACHINE AND RETURNED MACHINE TO 50 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 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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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PASTA IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WITH CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ABOVE FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DRY STORAGE AREAS AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORING EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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, Oct 28, 2025 · Original Source