Canvass Re-Inspection
May 12, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER. ALSO, FOUND RAW, PACKAGED BEEF SITTING ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.13: OBSERVED A LARGE RODENT STICKY TRAP ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STICKY TRAP, ONLY USE PRODUCTS FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND REFRAIN FROM STORING ON MENTIONED SURFACES.
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
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR CONDITION IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND A BOWL OF SOAP WITH A SPOON BEING USED AS A SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SOAP DISPENSER 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
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP 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 THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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 wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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, May 12, 2025 · Original Source