Canton Regio

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in coolers in the prep area to remove spills and/or debris. Also clean cutting board in the 1st floor prep area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the hand sink in the rear prep area. Must repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observerd the lids missing on the garbage cans in the women washroom. Must replace and maintain as required.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep area and dishwashing room to remove spill and debris.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a flat-top grill set up in the customer dining area without adequate ventilation. Instructed to place flat top grill under adequate ventilation or provide ventilation above the flat top grill.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previously cited core violation not corrected from report#2596141, DATE 6/12/24 Violation #57 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. Violation #58 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers inside the prep cooler reach-in cooler and refrigeration unit attached to the cooking equipment. Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed no labels for the dry storage containers located in the basement. Instructed to label all dry food items that are out of the original packaging.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front windows opened without adequate protection from pest entry. Instructed to provide adequate protection for all outer openings.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food and grease debris between all cooking equipment on the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed a flat-top grill set up in the customer dining area without adequate ventilation. Instructed to place flat top grill under adequate ventilation or provide ventilation above the flat top grill.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers inside the prep cooler reach-in cooler and refrigeration unit attached to the cooking equipment. Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed no labels for the dry storage containers located in the basement. Instructed to label all dry food items that are out of the original packaging.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site. Observed about 5 live roaches crawling on the ground in the basement food prep area. Instructed to eliminate all live insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front windows opened without adequate protection from pest entry. Instructed to provide adequate protection for all outer openings.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed the facility storing containers of ice, food (tortilla chips), and salsa on the ledge in between the food prep area and customer dining area without lids. Instructed to provide lids for all or store all foods behind the food prep area counter.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food and grease debris between all cooking equipment on the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed a flat-top grill set up in the customer dining area without adequate ventilation. Instructed to place flat top grill under adequate ventilation or provide ventilation above the flat top grill.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Found tortillas in front prep stored on floor, also noted jalapenos stored on floor in basement food prep. Instructed to elevate food at least 6 inches off of floor.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Found single service eating utensils stored on floor in 1st floor food prep area. Must elevate 6 inches off of floor.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found approx 3 large flies on site 2 in basement 1 on 1st floor. Observed approx 50 - 60 small flies on site in the following areas: basement dry storage rack, dining area, food prep area and dishwashing area.must minimize all fly activity. Also noted approx 8 live roaches on site, 5 behind open wall panel (wall panel is located behind food storage and pots and pans storage in basement food prep) 2 live roaches in rear basement storage area. Must eliminate live roach activity. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approx 30 dead roaches through out basement. Must remove, clean, and maintain

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Found tortillas in front prep stored on floor, also noted jalapenos stored on floor in basement food prep. Instructed to elevate food at least 6 inches off of floor.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Found single service eating utensils stored on floor in 1st floor food prep area. Must elevate 6 inches off of floor.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found burnt out light under exhaust hood must replace.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed facility storing containers of ice, food and salsa on the ledge in between the food prep area and customer dining area without lids. Instructed to provide lids for all or store all foods behind the food prep area counter.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being reused as a floor liner in the dish washing area. Instructed to not reuse cardboard, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed plates and glassware being stored not inverted at the ledge between the customer dining area and food prep area. Instructed to invert all plates and glassware in order to protect from any possible contamination.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed low water pressure at the hand washing sink in the dish washing area. Instructed to increase water pressure. Manager corrected during the inspection.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle in the employee toilet room located in the basement prep area. Instructed to provide.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility unable to provide a written procedure for implementing and enforcing vaccination status for in door dining customers. Instructed to provide. No citation issued.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the staff toilet room located in the basement prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed both large and small flies in the rear dish room area approx 5 small and 3 large. Also observed approx 10-15 large flies and approx 20-25 small flies in the basement food prep area in neat the storage shelves, inside the onion container, on the walls and table legs. Instructed to contact pest control and have service with proof of service before return inspection on 10-27-2021. Clean, sanitize and maintain areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed card board being used as a lining on shelves in basement prep area. Instructed to remove all as a means of preventing possible insect harboring, clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed badly stained cutting boards in all food prep areas, upstairs and in the basement. Instructed that they must replace them all as a means of preventing any possible food contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash gaurd at the hand washing sink located in front food prep area near the deep fryers. Instructed to provide.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the insides of the walk in cooler in basement with a build up of dirt and debris on the floors, inside small reach in coolers on upper level by hot line with food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain all areas.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet in the upstairs dish washing room at the base cold water knob. Also observed leak at the three compartment sink in the basement along with very loose faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the staff toilet room located in the basement prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt, grease and food debris on floors, walls, sides of equipment and under cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity inside of the facility. Observed about 20 live small flies located on the walls of the dish washing area and about 30 small flies and two large flies located on the drain pipes in the basement food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live flies activity and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility not enforcing social distancing on site. Observed about 10 patrons in a small area inside of the facility waiting to be seated. Instructed manager to enforce social distancing and allow patrons to wait outside of the facility while waiting to be seated. Manager informed patrons during the inspection. Citation issued 7-28-060.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed the dry storage containers(bulk storage) not properlylabeled, instructed on proper label with the common name of the food item.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil, and cardboard being used as shelf liner in the basement prep/storage area.instructed to remove the foil and cardboard so surface is smooth, even and easily cleanable.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener in the basement prep area not clean, instructed to clean ans sanitize.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the cuttingboards in the basement stained and pitted, instructed to provide replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ladies restroom cold water handle loose, instructed to repair or replace, and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet room recepatcle without a cover in both stalls in the ladies restroom stalls, instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed the dry storage containers(bulk storage) not properly labeled, instructed to properly label with common name of food item.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes improperly stored on table prep areas in the basement prep area, instructed to properly store in sanitizing solution when not in use

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil, and cardboard being used as shelf liner in the basement prep/storage area, instructed to remove said foil and cardboard so surface is smooth even, and easily cleanable.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener in the basement prep area not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the basement cutting boards stained pitted, instructed to replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ladies restroom cold water handle loose, instructed to repair or replace, maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet room recepatcle without a cover in both stalls in the ladies restroom stalls, instucted to provide.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed over 30 mice droppings on floor along wall at rear of basement and utility closet in same area. Must remove, clean/sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15(a) observed 1/2 inch opening at shed doors that open to alley in basement. Must seal to prevent rodent and pest entry.

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 10 large flies on walls and ceilings in basement prep area and in dining area. Must remove, clean sanitize affected areas. Recommend contacting pest control for additional service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Summary from the october 4, 2017. Inspection not posted. Instructed that most recent summary must be displayed and visible to the public. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of refigeration units of spills and food debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor behind front service counter and under shelving in basement prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean food splashes and food debris from wall and encased pipes above prep table in basement.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original container.(rice, beans,etc.)

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide splash guard in between hand sink and prep table at coffee area and in between hand sink and 3- comp sink in dish washing area.must repair or replace worn cutting board at prep cooler side in 1st fl. Prep area,missing fan guard cover in basement walk in cooler.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked toilet tank lid in employees toilet room.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements are not met for employees.must enroll and maintain.

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 evidence of appx. 6-8 live large flies flying around in basement prep area and appx. 15 or more live small flies flying around in basement prep area and near grease trap.also,front patio doors has a appx."1-2" hole in lower door and rear door appx"1/2" along bottom.must rodent proof doors to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/27/17.(serious 7-38-020)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label food stirage containers when food is not in original container.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must remove dishes from service counter and invert away from public.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove foil and rust from lower shelves of prep tables in basement prep area and rust from microwave shelf 1st fl.must provide splash guard in between hand sink and prep table at coffee area and in between hand sink and 3- comp sink in dish washing area.must repair or replace worn cutting board at prep cooler side in 1st fl. Prep area,missing fan guard cover in basement walk in cooler.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from grill table,fryer cabinet,prep tables,cutting boards,rolling cart,dish racks.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from floor under,around,along wall bases in 1st fl. Prep area & dish washing area,water from floor in dish washing area and basement under food storage shelves.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from filters and hood.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shield in 1st fl. Dish washing area.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device on toilet room door in basement leading to prep area

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked toilet tank lid in employees toilet room.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for glass cooler 1st fl. Prep area

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements are not met for employees.must enroll and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager was present with a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods were being prepared and served. Premises prepares refried beans, rice, chicken, steak, etc. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times with a valid certificate while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: The three compartment sink in the basement food prep area is not properly maintained. The left and right sink dividers do not hold water in them and the water runs under the dividers into the middle compartment of the sink. The sink was being used at this time to wash dishes. Management instructed to repair the sink and to use the working 3 compartment sink on the first floor in the dishroom. Serious violation 7-38-030.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: The previous inspection report summary was not posted in view of the customers. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers at the 3 compartment sink in the basement.