Canvass
Aug 5, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Zenwich Edgewater
1124 W Thorndale Ave
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsLicense
Aug 5, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
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, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Mar 3, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source
License
Feb 18, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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 issuesnotedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD AND EQUIPMENT NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. OBSERVED NO BARRIER OR SEPARATION BEHIND THE FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS IN THE HALLWAY USED BY CUSTOMERS TO USE THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PERMANENT PROTECTIVE BARRIER ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE FOOD STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT WIRE RACK AND BEHIND THE PREP COOLER WITH OPEN SHELVING ABOVE THE COOLER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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 contaminationnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL WALL TILES IN THE WASHROOM WITH LARGE GOUGES AND CRACKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TILES WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jan 16, 2026
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source