Canvass
Oct 23, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official Wording
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DELI MEAT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 52F IN STAND UP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SUCH AS GRUYERE CHEESE, COOKED ZUCCHINI, COOKED SQUASH, ROMAINE HEARTS, SLICED SALAMI, FRENCH ONION DIP, KALE, AND EGGS FOUND BETWEEN 45F-54F. TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial Wording
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 50F INSIDE OF STAND UP COOLER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial Wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT MAIN KITCHEN 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS LOCATED AT QUEENIE'S, MAIN KITCHEN 2ND FLOOR (SPILLS ON FLOOR AROUND COMBI OVENS). MUST CLEAN 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, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source