Canvass
Jun 4, 2025
8 recorded violations
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FIRST SIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL BOXED FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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.
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS SINGLE SERVICE BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FIRST SIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE 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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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE DOORS OF ALL THE FRYERS TO BE COVERED WITH TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON EQUIPMENT.
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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE LOCATED BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE OVEN IN CORNER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SIGNIFICANT FLOUR BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR BUILD UP.
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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WATER DISPENSER IMMEDIATELY TO THE LEFT OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE CONNECTED WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE/PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT BOTH PIECES OF EQUIPMENT.
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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FIRST SIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET ON THE LEFT SIDE TO HAVE TRASH BUILT UP ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE SHELVES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND THICK DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS TO MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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 TWO (2) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL PREP 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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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WORKING IN KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source