Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 30, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Left Coast Food + Juice
2870-2878 N Lincoln Ave
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 25, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA (FRONT COUNTER) WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION BARRIER HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST INSTALL A BARRIER TO SEPARATE CUSTOMER AREA FROM PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER ALONG COUNTER (SNEEZE GUARD) TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT FROM CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMP SINK W/SPRAYER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TOILET LEAKING FROM BASE ONTO FLOOR IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 16, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE 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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 25, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN 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 problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED CERTIFICATE FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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 issuesnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKET WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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 problemsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS, FRUIT CONTAINERS IN PREP COOLERS, AND IN THE ICE BIN TO BE STORED WITH HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF FOOD OR ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE TOP LID OF THE TWO (2) DOOR PREPARATION COOLER IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE DAMAGED AND BENT; LID DOES NOT SEAL TOP OF PREPARATION COOLER AND IS NOT ABLE TO EASILY OPEN AND STAY OPEN OR CLOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR 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, Jul 25, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 17, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE FRONT PANEL AT THE ICE BIN IS NOT CLEANED). ICE CHUTE AT SELF THE ICE MACHINE AT SERVING STATION WITH MINERAL BUILD UP.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS.
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 problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE DIFFERENT COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 4 SMALL PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.4F TO 47F, LABELED 11-16-23; TWO LARGE PANS OF COOKED TURKEY PATTIES MADE AS SANDWICHES AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 49.4F, LABELED 11-17-23; ANOTHER LARGE PAN OF TURKEY PATTIES(MADE AS SANDWICHES)STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48F TO 49F, LABELED 11-16-23. PUREED SQUASH SOUP IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48F TO 49F, LABELED 11-16-23. WE OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED BROCCOLI AT 55 F AND TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED DICED AND IN-OIL RED PEPPERS AT TEMP OF 50 F TO 51.4F. ALL THREE CONTAINERS WERE STACKED AND STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR ALL MENTIONED FOODS. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 90, VALUE AT 495. 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
ONCE FOOD OR ANY OTHER PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, THE OTHER CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A 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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOK WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL ITEMS. SHELVING MUST PROVIDE FLOORS TO BE CLEANED AND MONITORED. NEED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE.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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
COVER IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
WALL CAULKING ALONG THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM AREA. PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE
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, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source