Canvass
Jun 18, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11 OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED THE MEAT SLICERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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
3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AND OUTSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF CUT MELONS AND PINEAPPLE AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 62F-68F LOCATED ON THE CUSTOMER COUNTER AND ABOUT 7 LBS OF SLICED WATERMELON LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT RANGING FROM 65F-68F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE PREPACKAGED PREPARED FOODS FOR SALE SUCH AS SALSAS, GUACAMOLE AND CHOPPED FRUITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS THAT CONTAIN THE INGREDIENTS AND THE BUSINESS NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS THAT ARE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE LARGE POTS AND ONLY USE EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING.
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 DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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 18, 2026 · Original Source