Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 18, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOOR ON RIGHT. OBSERVED DAMAGED SCREENS ON SCREEN DOOR AT REAR EXIT IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AND AT BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11: OBSERVED UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF SHRIMP STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR WRAP ALL EXPOSED FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD. OBSERVED UNWRAPPED TRAY OF DESSERT FOR SELF SERVICE STORED ON TABLE IN DINING ROOM.OBSERVED UNWRAPPED CONDIMENTS STORED ON COUNTER NEAR COLD STATION AT BUFFET INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS AT COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT ARE DESIGNED AND WORN TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
3-304.12: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER IN SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED DURING PAUSES IN FOOD PREPARATION OR DISPENSING UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED ON A CLEAN PORTION OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ONLY IF THE IN USE UTENSIL AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT LEAST EVERY FOUR HOURS. OBSERVED SPOON STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER FOR RICE AT BUFFET.INSTRUCTED TO STORE SPOON FOR RICE AT BUFFET IN RICE WITH THE HANDLE ABOVE RICE.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES, SPOONS AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE STORED LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES, SPOONS AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE WITH THE HANDLES UP SO THAT KNIVES, SPOONS AND FORKS ARE NOT CONTAMINATED BY CONSUMERS OR EMPLOYEES.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES OF VEGETABLES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FLOOR 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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL, IN CORNERS AND LOWER WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS, NEAR HOT WATER TANK, ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COLD HOLDING UNITS AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS 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, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source