Canvass
Aug 6, 2025
7 recorded violations
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR, WALLS AND LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44.6-73.6F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HALF N HALF(49.3-49.6F), LASAGNA(50.2F), MILK(46.9-51.6F), CHEESE(45.7-51.3F), PORK(45.3-47.8F), BACON(49.1-73.6F), BEEF(45.3-48.7F), BUTTER(48.2-50.5F), BEEF AND VEAL(44.8-45.3F), DICED TOMATOES(47.1-60.1F), POTATOES(46.8F), FISH(47.3F), HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM(50.9F), SOUR CREAM(49.1F), ALFREDO SAUCE(50.5F) AND RAW EGGS IN SHELL(48.4-51.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1000 WEIGHING 300LBS. 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
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON WALK IN COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 8/07/2025 OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 38.8F AFTER REPAIR. 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
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT BASE OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 8/7/2025 OBSERVED NO OPENING AT BASE OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY AFTER REPAIR.
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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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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OBSERVED ICE BIN COVER NOT COVERING ICE IN ICE BIN IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER THAT COVERS ICE BIN TO PREVENT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.
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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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE COVERED RECEPTACLE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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 OPENINGS IN CEILING NEAR CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND ABOVE ENTRANCE TO FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR INSTALL CEILING TILES PROPERLY TO PREVENT OPENINGS IN CEILING IN SAID AREAS 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, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source