Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 2, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
3-501.13: OBSERVED A FULL, DEEP PAN OF RAW BEEF THAWING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS SUCH AS PLACING FOOD ITEM INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11: OBSERVED A BIG POT OF FOOD AND A CONTAINER OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR.
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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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREA.
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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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
3-304.14: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS 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.
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.12: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY, UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN 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, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source