Acanto
18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Restaurant ZIP 60603 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Nov 17, 2025
Acanto was last inspected on November 17, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
November 17, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general1 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in bar, acanto first floor women and men's washrooms. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that notifies food employees to wash their hands.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU ONLY STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH A (t) ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE DISCLOSURE ON MENU TO STATE THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH A (t) ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE, DISCLOSURE ON MENU UPDATED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, DISCLOSURE STATES ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH A (t) ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed ice in ice bin in bar with no lid/cover on ice bin. Instructed to provide lid/cover for ice bin in bar to prevent contamination of ice in ice bin during storage to prevent exposure to splashes, dust or other contamination
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no prep/dump sink in barista station and bar. Instructed to install a prep/dump sink in barista station and bar a minimum of one sink used for food preparation, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any preparation area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in acanto women's first floor washroom. Instructed to provided covered receptacles in acanto women's first floor washroom for sanitary products.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on interior of vent in hood above high temperature dish machine in basement dishwashing area. Instructed to clean interior of vent in hood above high temperature dish machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No certificates or expired certificates provided as proof of allergen awareness training for three employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located at the toilet room's hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed plates and glassware not inverted and utensils not protect at the customer dining tables in the customer dining area. Instructed to protect tableware or do not pre-set tables or set tables upon customer's arrival.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed no written procedure on the washing rinsing and sanitizing of the cip equipment (ice cream machine) located in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed electrical grease fryers being operated without being under ventilation. Instructed to remove electrical grease fryers or place the electrical grease fryers under mechnanical ventilation.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed flour out of the original container and in stainless steel container without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and pots and pans in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed certified manager with no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Slow drainage at dish washing area hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried properly and tags not removed during washing. Instructed to air dry and remove tags.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop holder not clean inside, pooling water at bottom, instructed to keep in a clean holder.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
Inspector’s note: Found shellstock tags without date when the last shell stock is served or sold. Must provide the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served it shall be recorded on the tag or label. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 14)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer in walk in cooler. Must provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no 3 compartment sink or dump sink at 1st floor bar. Must provide dump sink for 1st floor bar.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no hot or cold water at preparation sink located at hotline. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Found cappuccino machine drain pipe drain into handwashing sink, located at side station on 1st floor. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found dey storage area missing ceiling tiles must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Observed tables being pre-set with utensil mouth pieces not protected and glassware not inverted. Instructed to not pre-set tables or set table upon guest arrival or pre-set tables with utensil mouth pieces covered and glassware inverted and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed detergent and sanitizer hoses submerged in the water of the compartments of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to cut hose so hose is not submerged in the water and there is no chance of potential back flow into the clean water system.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust debris and a black substance on the vent located above the dish machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods such as 16lbs of lamb ragu at an improper temperature of 45.9f and 24lbs of lobster ragu at an improper temperature of 46.1f-49.3f both inside of the walk in cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded and dentaured approximately 40lbs of food valued at $1,000. Instructed to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at 40.0f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drain in the beer cooler room with build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the floor drains.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling vents in the basement above the dessert prep area with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain the ceiling vents.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the gaskets torn on the 2 door cooler across from the cook line and the salad prep coolers. Instructed to replace and maintain gaskets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor with excess water under the ice machine and accumulated debris behind it. Instructed to remove excess water and clean and maintain the floors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed paper towels used as drain stoppers at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove the paper towels and provide proper drain stoppers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with an inadequate hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate hair restraints.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Found a vacuum packaging machine in main kitchen without proper dept approval, machine is tagged not allowed to use. No food found on site that was vaccuum packaged. No citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Cooling unit in basement walk-in cooler with heavy dust build-up, instructed tonclean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Empolyees personal items stored on food shelves, instructed to keep away.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Found food handler in kitchen without hair restrain, instructed to wear.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed drain plugs missing for the basement 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain 3 drain plugs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the basement 3 compartment sinks left faucet base leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 live fruit flies on the walls surrounding the ice machine in the basement and on the walls along the stairwell from the basement to the 1st floor. Instructed to provide additional pest control to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the basement 3 compartment sinks left faucet base leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed drain plugs missing for the basement 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain 3 drain plugs.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Facility not maintaining proper cooling temperature, found prep cooler at 62.4f, cooler is used to store perishables. Instructed mgr to keep all coolers at 40f or lower. Cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of cdph when repaired. Critical citation issued 7-38-005.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature. Found 3 lbs of goat cheese, 5 lbs of pork susage and 2 lbs of cooked beans all stored at 62.3f at said cooler. Instructed mgr to store such food items at 40f or lower. Food discarded valued at $50. Critical citation issued 7-38-005.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: A large mixer located under large pipes running directly above it, instructed to relocate or create a barrier.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Reusing glass bottles for water service that has a narrow bottle neck, instructed not to use.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Reusing glass bottles for water service that has a narrow bottle neck, instructed not to use.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Ice maker interior surfaces not celan, instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Missing grout at far end of kitchen prep area floor tiles, instructed to regrout
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards in the prep area with deep, dark grooves and maintain smooth and easily cleanable cutting boards.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a cover to the ice bin behind the bar.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of all cooking equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace all cutting boards with deep dark grooves/pits in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of all cooking equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.