Canvass
Mar 23, 2026
12 recorded violations
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL SERVICE COUNTER STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS, SODA CABINETS,NOZZLES & MACHINE PANEL ON SODA MACHINE,HOT AND COLD HOLDING LINE LOWER SHELVES,MICROWAVE,GARBAGE CANS.
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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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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
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OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,DELI MEATS, TOMATO,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(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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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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OBSERVED REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST PROVIDE INFO GIVEN AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED MAN DOOR AND REVOLVING DOORS WITH GAPS ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
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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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST 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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO REDUCE ODOR.
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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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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OBSERVED TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT ABLE TO FLUSH DUE TO LACK OF WATER IN TOILET TO FLUSH USE URINAL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.TOILET IS NOW REAPIRE AND FLUSHING AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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
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MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHB WASHING AREAS AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSET.
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
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MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES AND MAINATIN.
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, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source