Canvass
Jul 1, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANLDER USING BARE HANDS TO ASSEMBLE MULTIPLE HAMBURGER PATTIES, BUNS, LETTUCE, AND PLACE ON CUSTOMERS PLATES FOR SERVICE. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $50 VALUE. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
DRY STORAGE, SPICES, AND COOKING OIL STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM. FOOD STORAGE IN MECHANICAL ROOM IS PROHIBITED, INSTD TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND STORE IN PROPER AREA AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM INBETWEEN SHELF AND WALL. MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM. KNIVES AND EQUIPMENT MAY NOT BE STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM MECHANICAL ROOM AND STORE IN PROPER LOCATION. ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN OPEN WIRE RACK WITH SCOOP TOUCHING EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN PROTECTED MANNER AT ALL TIMES
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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
HOLE IN CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 1, 2026 · Original Source