FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
PUBLICAN QUALITY MEATS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 3, 2025
Canvass
License #2099242
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A MAXIMUM SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 156F MEASURED WITH AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT DELI COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT A SURFACE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 160F IS DISPLAYED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DINING AREA, BEHIND THE FRONT DELI COUNTER AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 7 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DINING AREA, BEHIND THE FRONT DELI COUNTER AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 7 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection