Canvass
Nov 2, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, 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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, REAR PREP AREAS AND THE REAR UTILITY SINK STORAGE ROOM ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. 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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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector’s Notes
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP AREAS STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND TO 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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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS, PREP ROOM STORAGE RACKS AND INTERIOR STORAGE SHELFS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER, INTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL OF DEEP FRYER, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS, EXTERIOR TOP OF DISHMACHINE UNIT.
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
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS/COBWEBS AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE UTILITY SINK ROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source