Canvass
Jul 14, 2025
8 recorded violations
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
SPICES BY THE WOK STATION OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
FLY STRIP HANGING BY REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP AND TO USE ONLY IN NON FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED TO SCOOP TCS FOODS STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS AND TO PROPERLY STORE SAID UTENSIL(S) IN A BIN/CONTAINER OR HANDLE UP IN THE PRODUCT WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE SINKS (INCLUDING THE FAUCET KNOBS) WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND REFRIGERATORS, UNDER ALL PREP TABLES, AND ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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
FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION FILTERS.
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, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source