The Fortnightly Of Chicago

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Inspections

1. Oct 7, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Sep 23, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR IS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

3. Jun 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH AND BEHIND OVEN IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BENEATH SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA (OPPOSITE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

4. Mar 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Chipped wall next to 3-comp sink, instructed to provide a durable smooth surface.

5. Apr 28, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST PROVIDE/LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MACHINES CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

6. Nov 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     - OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE SCOOP STORED UNDERNEATH A WASTE WATER UTILITY LINE. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOMS, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     - OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     - OBSERVED SOME ARTICLES (BUCKETS, LADDERS, BRICKS, BOXES) STORED IN THE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM DUMPSTER AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. -

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

7. Sep 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR OFFICE STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON FAUCET NECK OF MOP SINK IN MENS CHANGING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/LOCATED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11- OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING RACK IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND/OR REPLACE UNIT AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.16 (A)- OBSERVED PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT BEHIND HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET FIXTURE AT DISH WASHING AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE AT BUTLER PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

8. Sep 13, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALLS IN SEVERAL AREAS OF 1ST AND LOWER LEVEL KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

9. Sep 23, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     DETAIL CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE BULK FOOD ITEMS TO REMOVE SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.

10. Nov 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN MISSING A FLOOR DRAIN COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED COB WEBS ON THE ANSUL SYSTEM UNDER THE HOODS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE IN DISREPAIR AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE.

11. Apr 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.

12. May 2, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDED FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL. ADJUST THE LADIES' EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR CLOSING DEVICE SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF.

13. Sep 15, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      ALL ALUMINUM FOIL COVERS AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES MUST BE REMOVED, SHELVES RE-SEALED IF RUSTED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

14. Sep 13, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. 2ND FLOOR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK CABINET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR INTERIOR OF CABINET AND REPLACE PLASTIC ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL ABOVE FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK (BASEMENT). MUST REPAIR WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE (LEFT SIDE FAUCET). MUST REPAIR SINK.