Canvass
Jul 28, 2025
4 recorded violations
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS AND RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THREE PREP COLD HOLDING UNITS, SUCH AS 10 LBS OF RAW GROUND BEEF AT 49.2F, 5LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 49.8F AND 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES 47.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 18LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 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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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURES OF 50.2F, 49.5F, AND 55.4F AT THREE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNITS MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). 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.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED ON FOOD TRAILER ON SIDE OF RESTAURANT WITH NO AVAILABLE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THIS AREA CAN ONLY BE USED FOR PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS AND STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2025 · Original Source