Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 24, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
The Perch Kitchen & Tap
1932 W Division St
Last inspected Apr 24, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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6 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 9, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING HAND SINK TO FILL JUG OF WATER. HAND WASHING SINKS MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 150 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS REACHES A MINIMUM OF 160 F. TECHNICIAN SERVICED DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOALTION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INCLUDING BEHIND BAR AREA IN DISH AREA AND KITCHEN. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH IN HANDWASHING SINK IN DINING ROOM AND 1 LIVE ROACH NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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 insectsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE IN ICE STORAGE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WITH SCOOP HANDLE FACING UPWARD OR TO REMOVE SCOOP FROM ICE BIN.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY REACHES A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 94 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER HAS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 11, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 117 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($60) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 temperaturenotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4 GALLON OF HEAVY CREAM, 1 GALLON OF MILK, AND 3 POUNDS OF MASHED POTATOES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS.
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 11, 2024 · Original Source
License
Apr 11, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 11, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Nov 27, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 27, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 23, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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, Oct 23, 2023 · Original Source