Canvass
May 30, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN, AND OTHER READY TO EAT FOODS) INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAO CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-012 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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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL GREEN METAL SHELVING THROUGOUT FACILITY WITH DUST AND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NONCOOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL 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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SANITIZING SINK DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF GREASE, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS.
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 BOTH HOOD SYSTEMS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS AND SYSTEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2025 · Original Source