Canvass
Aug 21, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS DATED 8/20/25 INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, SUCH AS 8LBS. COOKED MASHED POTATO-45.1F-50.0F.7-GALLONS GOULASH-47.7F-57.2F.1-GALLONS-COOKED SAUCE-49.5F.8- GALLONS COOKED MUSHROOM SOUP-52.9F-54.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.141LBS. $322.(COS)(PRIORITY 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 temperatureOfficial wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,RIGHT & LEFT SIDES OF EXIT DOOR TO APARTMENTS,IN CENTER OF ALL PATIO DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DISH WASHING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER HANDLE ON FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.
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 wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR DISH WASHING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source