Canvass
Feb 5, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
REAR HAND-WASHING SINK HAS NO HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAND-WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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STICKY GLUE-LIKE SUBSTANCE FOR RODENTS VISIBLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS ON THE SALES FLOOR TOWARDS THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HAVE PEST CONTROL TO PROPERLY TREAT THE PREMISES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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
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FOOD HANDLER WITH A FULL BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OR TRIM BEARD.
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
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WIPING CLOTH ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
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TONGS USED FOR ITALIAN BEEF STORED ON TOP OF THE LID OF THE CONTAINER THE BEEF IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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FRYERS WITH CHARRED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MOP SINK HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINK AND TOILET IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source