Canvass
Jan 8, 2026
3 recorded violations
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MEATBALLS AND RED SAUCE BETWEEN 110.0F AND 130.0F AT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA WARMER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD LISTED TCS FOOD ITEM(S) AT IMPROPER HOT-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEM(S) AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR HOT-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED LISTED TCS FOOD ITEM(S) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CUT TOMATOES AT 50.1F IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA MINI COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD LISTED TCS FOOD ITEM(S) AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEM(S) AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $15.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED LISTED TCS FOOD ITEM(S) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATION WITH VIOLATION #21.
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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR AREA (NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM) TO BE EXCESSIVELY CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO REDUCE CLUTTER AND ELIMINATE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE PEST MONITORING 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source