NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLE. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALLBE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABBE.
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.
OBSERVE EXCESS FLOUR AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND SMOKE BUILDUP ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 14, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE PIZZA HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIZZA UNIT.
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.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT WELL LIT PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD LIGHTING TO THE AREA AND MAINTAIN A BRIGHT, WELL LIT AREA.
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.
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
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.
OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OF THE CFM ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 9, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE TWO MICROWAVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID 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.
6-201.17: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SIDE CLOSEST TO THE MOP SINK AND A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY BEHIND THE SHELVING UNIT WITH THE PLASTIC DISPOSALS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLES 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 9, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 2, 2023
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE TWO MICROWAVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID 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.
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON TOP OF THE BROKEN DOWN CARD BOARD WHERE THE DRY INGREDIENTS ARE STORED, ON THE METAL CART ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WHITE POST WHERE THE PIPES FROM THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MEET IN THE GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.