Canvass
Oct 17, 2025
4 recorded violations
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED IN COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER 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
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT THE TWO SAUCE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesOfficial wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BASE COVING ALONG THE WALL AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE COVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES PROPERLY COVED.
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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW 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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 17, 2025 · Original Source