Canvass
Oct 30, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND FLY STRIPS HANGING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN NOT HANGING FLY STRIPS IN ANY 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
Personal cleanliness
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WEAR A HAIR RESTAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND FRONT/REAR CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN 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 Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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
FOUND A LEAK AT THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK 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
FOUND FLOORS IN THE REAR AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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 Wording
Allergen training as required
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS (CFMS) ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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, Oct 30, 2026 · Original Source