Canvass
Jan 21, 2026
9 recorded violations
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITINAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CAN BEVERAGE ON SHELF IN PREP AREA NEAR MUFFIN PANS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND DESIGNATED AREA FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINTATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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.
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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED QUICHE AS WELL AS STRUMBOLLI CROSSIANT STORED IN FRONT BAKERY DISPLAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 79F-83F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT HELD FOOD ITEMS AT 135F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID PRODUCT AT THIS TIME. 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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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY ONE GALLON OF WHOLE MILK STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED MILK TEMPERATURE @48F @ INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION ABOVE FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
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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APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FROZEN SALMON INSIDE MIXING BOWL UNDER PREP TABLE THAWING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.
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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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REAR CLOSET NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR INACCESSIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT SPACE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING AND PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST.
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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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source