Canvass
Sep 2, 2025
13 recorded violations
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PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED EMPLOYEES CONSUMING THEIR "FAMILY MEAL" IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST NOT BE CONSUMED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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NOTED THE PAPER TOWELS FOR THE DISHWASHING AREA HAND SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN STORED DISHES. MUST NOT STORE ABOVE CLEAN DISHWARES.
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.
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ON ICE/WATER CONTACT SURFACES DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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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PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
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NOTED IMPROPER COOLING OF TCS FOODS. NOTED A LARGE PAN OF COOKED BEEF IN A COVERED POT AND A LARGE POT OF COVERED CHEESE SAUCE POT ON THE UNLIT STOVE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 125.F AND 131.8F ALSO COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS ON PANS INSIDE AN OVEN NOTED TURNED OFF AT 126.1F. MANAGER STATES THEY WERE IN THE COOLING PROCESS AND HAD BEEN TURNED OFF FOR 40 MINUTES. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS WITH MANAGEMENT. MANAGER STARTED THE PROPER METHODS OF COOLING THE FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR THE CITATION.
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
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NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS ASSORTED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOODS SUCH AS HAM @ 51.4F, QUICHE @ 49.8F, TURKEY AT 48.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. 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 COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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NOTED THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER FOUND AT 59.3F WITH FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY AT 48.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. 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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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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OPEN GAP APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH AND TORN/MISSING RUBBER STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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.
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
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MUST USE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERTED IN THE BULK COFFEE CONTAINER AT THE FRONT PREP.
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
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MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
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
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MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC FROM THE METAL FOOD CART.
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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BUMPY, UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM AS SEALANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE COVING ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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
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EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP, FOOD CONTACT ITEMS FOR EMPLOYEES.
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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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.
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, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source