Canvass
Nov 3, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED 0PPM ON CHLORINE TEST STRIP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS BETWEEN 50-100PPM. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVD BULK CONTAINER CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENT (COCONUT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABEL ON ALL INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVD APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA, STANDING ON CONTAINERS AND BOXES ON SHELVING RACKS, ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, ON DOOR LEADING TO OFFICE, AND NEAR DRAIN CLOSEST TO MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVDD ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING LOCATED THROUGHOUT ALL PREP SPACES WITHOUT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, RESURFACE 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TORN WALLBASE IN REAR PREP AREA LEADING TO OFFICE/ EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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
PERSON IN CAHRGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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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Allergen training as required
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source