Canvass
Jun 20, 2025
10 recorded violations
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO INDIVIDUAL WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:00PM AT END OF INSPECTION.
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.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE ONLY HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH A LARGE WHITE PLASTIC BIN, NOT ALLOWING FOR USE OF THE HAND SINK. OBSERVED THE ONLY HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH VARIOUS METAL TRAYS, UTENSILS, AND PLASTIC LIDS, STACKED HIGH AND NOT ALLOWING FOR USE OF THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK MAY ONLY BE USED FOR HAND WASHING, AND MUST BE MAINTAINED ACCESSIBLE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED UTENSILS AND UNBLOCKED BOTH HAND SINKS BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERED VARIOUS BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, CUPS, AND CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE STAIRS AND ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO HAVE A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER THAT IS TEARING AND DISCOLORED DUE TO GREASE BUILD UP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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OBSERVED THE BATHROOM DOOR OF THE FIRST BATHROOM/UNISEX BATHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING MECHANISM/PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.
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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE DOOR FRAME OF THE FIRST BATHROOM TO BE TORN OFF THE FRAME AND SITTING ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO (2) LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE STAIRS AND IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE TO NOT BE SHIELDED/HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER LIGHT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR LIGHTS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND PREP AREAS.
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.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE OF TWO EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTIAN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTURCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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, Jun 20, 2025 · Original Source