Canvass
Feb 23, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
Found 4 lbs of Turkey deli meat held at 84.3f in 3-comp sink being thawed in hot water. Instructed to keep all Cold TCS food at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. meat discarded valued at $30.
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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TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer limits exceed allowed concentration, found quats sanitizer at 3-comp sink exceeds 500ppm, Instructed manager to maintain 150-400ppm level for the quat sanitizer. Priority violation 7-38-005.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
Improper thawing of TCS foods, found deli meat being thawed in hot standing water at 3-comp sink, instructed to thaw meat according to health code, ie.
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
Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled, Instructed to to label and maintain.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 23, 2026 · Original Source