RecordWell Data

Edgewater Produce

5509 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60640 · Cook County

101cited violations
3serious tier
28inspections
38tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
16765
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025120
2024390
2023140
2022150
2021260
2020100
20191110
2018151
2017140
2016270
2015140
20146272
2013220
2012140
2011250
2010130

Inspections

  1. Jul 20, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, BUT NO MORE THAT 7 DAYS INSIDE THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH NO EXPIRATION DATES. PRODUCTS PREPARED DATES 7/8/26/7/11/2026. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

  2. Jul 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND AT DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE SAID UNIT/COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Nov 20, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS IN DELI/MEAT SECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH DISPLAY SHELVES IN THE DISPLAY AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.

  4. Mar 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

  5. Feb 26, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND INSIDE CHICKEN ROTISSERIE HOLDING UNIT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES. OBSERVED ONE LIVE MOUSE INSIDE MILK CRATE AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN ON CONDENSING UNIT INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR MAIN WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM (BY THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA)

  6. Jan 19, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS LOCATED IN THE MEAT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TOR REPAIR CEILING TILES AND MAINTAINED THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

  7. Jul 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN DISPLAY AND BACK STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER ON. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED BROKEN DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEFT BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING WATER UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR.

  8. Nov 15, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST REPLACE CLOGGED DRAI. HOSES AT FRONT DISPLAY PREP COOLER. REPLACE BROKEN RELEASE KNOB FROM INSIDE THE DOOR OF MEAT WALK-IN COOLER

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17: NEED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.12: MOLD ON CEILING INSIDE THE MEAT PREP WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  9. Oct 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST REPLACE CLOGGED DRAI. HOSES AT FRONT DISPLAY PREP COOLER. REPLACE BROKEN RELEASE KNOB FROM INSIDE THE DOOR OF MEAT WALK-IN COOLER

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NEED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MOLD ON CEILING INSIDE THE MEAT PREP WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  10. Nov 2, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Oct 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ON CASE OF APPLES IN WALK IN COOLER. APPLES WERE MOVED DURING INSPECTION. REPAIR CONDENSER SO THAT CONDENSATION DOES NOT DRIP. OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT OF STORE WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE OF TOP RIGHT SIDE AND FROZEN FOOD. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CAULK ON SIDES AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE WRAPPING AREA WITH BLACK MILDEW. REMOVE AND RECAULK.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BUN CASE IN FRONT OF DELI MAD EOF PLEXIGLASS. PORTION OF PLEXIGLASS IS CRACKED AND BROKEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED FOR CARNITAS. MUST HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE AS TO HOW THESE POTS ARE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED EFFECTIVELY. MAINTAIN ON SITE

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNCLEAN AND DISATTACHED. CLEAN AND REPAIR VENT IN WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN OVEN IN ROOM WITH EXPOSED UTILITY LINES. MUST INSTALL DROP CEILING TO PROTECT COOKING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING IN REAR WALK IN COOLER WITH PRODUCE WITH BLACK MILDEW/MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES EXPIRED. RENEW AND KEEP FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES CURRENT.

  12. Aug 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      3-501.16(A)(2)(A)NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY TO BE IMPROPER INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER:-HAM 45.1F/46.4F, CORN BEEF 46.4F, CHICKEN 47.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $107.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11(A)(B)(C) NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH SPILLS AND DIRT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 NOTED DIRTY WALLS INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER BY THE DELI PREP AREA, DIRTY AND WET CEILINGS INSIDE THE SECOND PRODUCE COOLER, MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REPAIR ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

  13. Aug 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PRODUCE PREP TABLES IN REAR PRODUCE PREP ROOM. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILE UNDER THE PRODUCE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. EXCESSIVE DUST ON ALL CEILING FANS IN ALL COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT SECURED IN THE CEILING, FALLING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INACCURATE WALL MOUNTED INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM/COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  14. Nov 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CAULK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED. OBSERVED MILDEW. RECAULK AND MAINTAIN AREA AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN GUARDS AND CEILING OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR BY MOP SINK. REPAIR WALL. CLEAN WALL BEHIND FRUIT CUTTING STATION BEHIND GARBAGE CAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NOT CALLIBRATED IN REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND DELI COOLERS. MUST CALIBRATE ALL THERMOMETERS TO REFLECT ACCURATE TEMPERATURE. REMOVE ANY NON WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAKE SURE ALL INSTALLED THERMOMETERS AREA REFLECTING ACCURATE TEMPERATURE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED OLD PESPSI COOLER AT REAR EXIT NEAR GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE PEPSI COOLER. OBSERVED MEAT SAW AT GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE MEAT SAW. KEEP GARBAGE AREA CLEAN TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

  15. Apr 5, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CAUL WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE GROCERY STORE BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMAPRTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

  16. May 5, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE ALL SIX CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND THE DELI WITH DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS- MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE OLD STOCK AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE STORAGE UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR WITH DUCTWORK HANGING FROM THE OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS WITHOUT END CAPS, BROKEN, AND MELTED TO THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PRODUCE AISLES.

  17. Nov 12, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND PACKAGED SPROUTS AT PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED.(14 BAGS

  18. Nov 6, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND PACKAKGED SPROUTS AT PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED.(14 BAGS)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND SHELVES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE /REPAIR SAID FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      METAL CEILING PANELS ARE NOT SEALED,AND BLACK SLIME ON THEM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR MENTIONED CEILING,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RAW WOOD EAST WALL INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA SURFACE IS POROUS AND NON-CLEANABLE,ALSO RAW WOOD IS USED FOR SHELVES IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL RAW WOOD EAST WALL INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA SURFACE IS POROUS AND NON-CLEANABLE,ALSO RAW WOOD IS USED FOR SHELVES IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  19. Aug 19, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND SHELVES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE /REPAIR SAID FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RAW WOOD EAST WALL INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA SURFACE IS POROUS AND NON-CLEANABLE,ALSO RAW WOOD IS USED FOR SHELVES IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  20. Aug 11, 2014 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED 1/2" TO 1" OF GAP UNDER THE PRODUCE WALK-IN SIDE DOOR.OBSERVED ABOUT MORE THAN TEN GLUE STICKS WITH HOUSE FLIES HANGING ON THEM FROM THE CEILING IN COOKING/STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. TWENTY MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE PREP COUNTER IN BUTCHER'S AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE STICKS FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA,RODENT INSECT PROOF THE REAR SIDE DOOR AND REMOVE DROPPINGS AND WASH AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND SHELVES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE /REPAIR SAID FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      METAL CEILING PANELS ARE NOT SEALED,AND BLACK SLIME ON THEM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR MENTIONED CEILING,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RAW WOOD EAST WALL INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA SURFACE IS POROUS AND NON-CLEANABLE,ALSO RAW WOOD IS USED FOR SHELVES IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  21. Feb 27, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RAW WOOD AND CARDBOARD PLASTIC HOLDER ON TOP THE BUTCHER'S AREA ARE BROKEN AND WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED VENT COVER IN RESTROOM HANGING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE VENT COVER TO THE CEILING. OBSERVED SLICER GUARD CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE SLICER GUARD TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING. 0BSERVED CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELVES LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE OPENED CHEST FREEZER WERE FROZEN FISH AND SHRIMPS AREA STORED.UNIT IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF BUTCHER'S AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND KEEP UNIT CLEAN. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER FAN WITH DUST . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CONDENSER FAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      : MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RAW AND BROKEN WOOD FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBMENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED STOCK ON FLOOR OF MEAT AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FOR GOOD HOUSE KEEPING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      : OBSERVED FIBER GLASS PANELS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS IS DESREPAIR AT THRESHOLDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PANELS

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BUTCHER'S AREA, INSIDE OF MEAT, AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OPENED PRODUCE(APPLES,PEARS,ETC).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT MENTIONED AREAS,ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOP SINK COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED GRILL AND UNUSED REACH IN COOLER OUTSIDE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS. OBSERVED EXCESS PERSONAL ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS.

  22. Feb 20, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE. AIR TEMP OF UNIT AT 108.3F. MANAGER REMOVED THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WHILE ONSITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. BEEF AND CHICKEN EMPANADAS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 111.7F. CHEESE BLINTZES INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HOT FOOD ABOVE 140.0F AND COLD FOOD BELOW 40.0F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED $46.00, 11 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RAW WOOD AND CARDBOARD PLASTIC HOLDER ON TOP THE BUTCHER'S AREA ARE BROKEN AND WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED VENT COVER IN RESTROOM HANGING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE VENT COVER TO THE CEILING. OBSERVED SLICER GUARD CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE SLICER GUARD TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING. 0BSERVED CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELVES LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE OPENED CHEST FREEZER WERE FROZEN FISH AND SHRIMPS AREA STORED.UNIT IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF BUTCHER'S AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND KEEP UNIT CLEAN. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER FAN WITH DUST . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CONDENSER FAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RAW AND BROKEN WOOD FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBMENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED STOCK ON FLOOR OF MEAT AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FOR GOOD HOUSE KEEPING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FIBER GLASS PANELS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS IS DESREPAIR AT THRESHOLDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PANELS

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BUTCHER'S AREA, INSIDE OF MEAT, AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OPENED PRODUCE(APPLES,PEARS,ETC).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT MENTIONED AREAS,ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOP SINK COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED GRILL AND UNUSED REACH IN COOLER OUTSIDE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS. OBSERVED EXCESS PERSONAL ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS.

  23. Jun 13, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  24. Jun 6, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AT THIS TIME, 60.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (06/13/13). HOWEVER PREMISES DOES HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 117.3 F AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.

  25. May 10, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THICK DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES AT PRODUCE PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGOUT PRODUCE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT COVERS (X3) ALONG FRESH PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.

  26. Sep 9, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI AND AT MEAT DEPT.,REPAIR RUST AND PAINT PEELING ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP.SINK,AND ON METAL PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER.

  27. Sep 2, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION OF 04-05-10 #35 REPORT #248225 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.#35"REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES" .CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDER BY REINSPECTION NEXTT WEE.K

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI AAND MEAT DEPT.,REPAIR RUST AND PAINT PEELING ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP.SINK,AND ON METAL PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER.

  28. Apr 5, 2010 Complaint · 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. CONTROL CONDENSATION IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES BEHIND EQUIOMENT AND TRHOUGHOUT. SEAL CRACK NEAR WALL IN WALK IN FREEZER.

    • 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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES RIGHT OF FRONT DOOR AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.