Canvass
Jan 6, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MAIN COOK LINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING COLD-HOLDING UNITS: MAIN COOK LINE 2-DOOR LINE COOLER, MAIN COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD- OR HOT-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN 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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REAR FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW-DRAINING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON-SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO 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, Jan 6, 2026 · Original Source