Canvass
Jul 2, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE MENS AND WOMENS BATHROOM HAND SINKS WITHOUT A HAND WASHING SIGN INDICATING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT BOTH HAND SINKS.
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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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STANDING TWO (2) DOOR FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, AND FULLY TURNED OFF. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND MANAGER STATED THEY ARE AWAITING A PART TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. STANDING TWO (2) DOOR FREEZER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FREEZER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
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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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES AND PIECES OF EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR AND BELOW SHELVES IN THE LOCKED DRY STORAGE LOCKER BEHIND THE FENCE IN THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE PREP/STORAGE AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN PREP AREA TO BE WITHOUT A COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.
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 FLOOR BELOW THE TWO DEEP FRYERS AND BELOW THE OVEN IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH AN INCH OF GREASE AS WELL AS VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS SPILLED ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER BEHIND THE SMALL HALF DOOR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND SPILLED GRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND DOOR IN THE BASEMENT NW CORNER.
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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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO NOT HAVE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED LIGHTS OR LIGHTS WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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 MULTIPLE MANAGERS WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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, Jul 2, 2025 · Original Source