Canvass
Feb 19, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED ABOVE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REINSTALL HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT IT SHALL NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT IN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT RIGHT DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SODA CRATES USED TO ELEVATE SODAS THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR OF FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DOORS OF MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
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
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT NEAR SMALL DOOR ON WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO THE LEFT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT HALLWAY IN BASEMENT OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT HALLWAY IN BASEMENT OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN RIGHT DRY STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT ABOVE SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN RIGHT DRY STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT ABOVE SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH SOLID SHIELD.
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
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source