Canvass Re-Inspection
May 13, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
: 6-202.15--- MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR SWEEP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE THAT LEADS TO THE APARTMENT UPSTAIRS THAT IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE BUSINESS. NOTED A ONE INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM DOOR.
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
4-501.11--: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- NOTED PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED CHIPPING WOOD.-----ALSO NOTED, NORTH TALL GLASS DOOR COOLER SHELVING RUSTY AND WITH CHIPPING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 4-501.12--- NOTED CLEAN STORED RED COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE DISH AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP, BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE. 4-501.11--- MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. :
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11--- OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11--- --MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM THAT IS BUMPY AND UNEVEN AS A SEALANT AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST CUT/SMOOTH DOWN TO BE CLEANABLE.----BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.----MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.----HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.13--- MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH COLLECTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
: 6-304.11--- INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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 13, 2026 · Original Source