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Genes Sausage Shop

4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

117cited violations
5serious tier
23inspections
49tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1922145
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025150
2024181
2023253
2022120
2021290
20202200
2019140
2018290
20172181
2016120
2015170
2014140
2013150
2012130
2011170
2010260

Inspections

  1. Mar 6, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FACILITY USING CARDBOARD AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING IN FRESH MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK FROM THE PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEAT ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

  2. Nov 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOODS IN THE MAIN BASEMENT KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL PREPARED PRE-PACKAGED TCS FOODS IN THE DISPLAY CASES FOR GRAB AND GO SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ANY ALLERGEN LABELING.

    • 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 THROUGHOUT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

  3. Nov 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (ALL PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND WASHROOMS).

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) OFFERED FOR SALE STORED ON TOP OF THE FRONT DELI DISPLAY COOLER.OBSERVED COOKED BEEF KROQUETTES AT 59.1F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY #5'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM OF MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER IN CUSTOMER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING (2) FILTERS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.

  4. Jul 26, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.12 OBSERVED POTS AND PANS TOO LARGE FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE.

  5. Jul 19, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TWO TCS DESSERT FOOD ITEMS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 2 POUNDS OF WHIP CREAMED NAPOLEON PASTRIES ($108). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED POTS AND PANS TOO LARGE FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING INADEQUATELY DISPOSED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED THE FLOOR FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Mar 9, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (KITCHEN) WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT PREP/COOKING AREA.

  7. Nov 1, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE MEAT PROCESSING ROOM. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA.

  8. Oct 22, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT KITCHEN, MEAT PROCESSING ROOM AND REAR PACKAGING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND REAR PACKAGING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE MEAT PROCESSING ROOM. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2456509 ON 11/10/20 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

  9. Nov 10, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON SITE (CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ARE EXPIRED).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SELLS CURED AND SMOKED MEAT PRODUCTS. HACCP PLAN OBSERVED TO BE ON SITE BUT NO VARIANCE OR HACCP APPROVAL PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HACCP PLAN MADE IN 2004 AND INDICATE MAKING OF PRODUCTS THAT IS SHELF STABLE.A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH OR IDPH . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      NOTED ASSORTED SMOKED AND CURED MEAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE SALE OF PRODUCT UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OR VARIANCE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS DAMAGED WEATHER STRIPS WITH OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF DOORS.MUST PEST PROOF DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER IN CUSTOMER AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS. OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT REAR WHERE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA,BRICK WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT SMOKER EXHAUST HOOD IN BASEMENT SMOKE HOUSE PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. May 19, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN,MEAT ROLL, SOUPS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SELLS CURED AND SMOKED MEAT PRODUCTS. HACCP PLAN OBSERVED TO BE ON SITE BUT NO VARIANCE OR HACCP APPROVAL PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HACCP PLAN MADE IN 2004 AND INDICATE MAKING OF PRODUCTS THAT IS SHELF STABLE.A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH OR IDPH . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      NOTED ASSORTED SMOKED AND CURED MEAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE SALE OF PRODUCT UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OR VARIANCE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED .THE FOOD ITEMS THAT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, INSIDE COOLING UNITS AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL OR PRESENT PROCEDURE TO DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR INSPECTION FOR ON SITE REVIEW AND APPROVAL.NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON GASKETS TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA

  11. Nov 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT LOCATED ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WOMENS WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A COVER OR LID FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DRY THE FLOOR IN THE DELIVERY AREA. NOTED POOLED OF WATER ON THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE STOVE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Nov 27, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Aug 16, 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- NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE . MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND /OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17(E-G)) OBSERVED COOKED FOODS AND IS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND DATED ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 738-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14(D)-ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12(E) MUST STORED ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION,NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEANED IN THE PREP AREA BY THE DELI. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-302.14-NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER IN THE 3 PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER FOUND THE TEST KITS AT THE END OF INSPECTION WHILE I'M WRITING THE REPORT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FAN GUARD IN SAUSAGE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING FRAME IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT(RUSTED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE REST OF THE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  14. Mar 30, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED OPEN CANS OF FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS,MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REAR DELI WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES AT DELI SANDWICH PREP COOLER,MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS,VENTS COVERS ON GROCERY DISPLAY COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREAS, INSIDE THE BASEMENT KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLERS,STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE DELI WALK-IN-COOLER AND BASEMENT KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER AT DELI AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/ SUPPLIES MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6” INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING, EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (PURSES) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON TOP OF THE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ALSO,THE OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  15. Mar 23, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD INSIDE THE DELI COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED FISH AT 72.4F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.6F.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. 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 REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM CENTER BETWEEN SAID DOUBLE DOORS ALSO,BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF DOORS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED OPEN CANS OF FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS,MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REAR DELI WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES AT DELI SANDWICH PREP COOLER,MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS,VENTS COVERS ON GROCERY DISPLAY COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREAS, INSIDE THE BASEMENT KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLERS,STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE DELI WALK-IN-COOLER AND BASEMENT KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER AT DELI AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/ SUPPLIES MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6” INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING, EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (PURSES) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON TOP OF THE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ALSO,THE OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  16. Apr 26, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the display case facing the butcher/deli department with ice accumulation. Instructed to defrost and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the eastern bathroom on the second floor with a broken handle. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  17. Jul 31, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED PREMISES WITH (2) VACUUM PACK MACHINES, ONE STAND ALONE AND ONE TABLE TOP, ALSO VACUUM PACKED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE, (3 HOT DOGS AND 3 SAUSAGES), MACHINE AND VACUUM PACK PRODUCT TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE AND REMOVE FROM SALE, ITEMS FROM UN APPROVE SOURCE, INSTRUCTED TO GET APPROVAL FROM CDPH, ONCE APPROVAL HAS BEEN MAT MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOODS INSIDE COOLER ROOF TOP BEER GARDEN AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CHIP SHELVING SURFACES INSIDE PACKAGED FOOD DELI AREA, AND RUSTY WIRE SHELVING AT PRODUCE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR WALL SURFACES FIRST FLOOR INSIDE MILK AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXHAUST HOOD FIRST FLOOR ROTISSERIE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN VARIOUS AREAS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. AT STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN STOPPER ON BUTCHER AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, AND LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STOCK AND SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.

  18. Aug 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOODS INSIDE COOLER AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, EXHAUST HOOD IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STOCK AND SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

  19. Aug 22, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IN THE KITCHEN NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; SANDWICH PREP REACH IN COOLER AT DELI, ROOF TOP REACH IN COOLER AND ICE MACHINE, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE CARTS IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. AT STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA/KITCHEN IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN STOPPER ON BUTCHER AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR MIDDLE COMPARTMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  20. Jun 11, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SOME FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN KITCHEN (BY STOVE).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH STAIN INSIDE 3 WALK-IN COOLERS.-------------MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (BASEMENT).

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS.

  21. Aug 9, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST DATE/LABE AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. MEAT SLICERS IN DELI AREA.

    • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS, PRODUCTION ROOM, SMOKE HOUSE, WALK IN COOLERS AND MAIN KITCHEN IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER MAIN KITCHEN 3PART SINK, AND FAUCET FOR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT SMOKE HOUSE, PROCESSING ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE CARDBOARDS, CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT ABOVE AREAS. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  22. Apr 14, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.5.10 REPORT #248224.

  23. Apr 5, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND A UNPROTECTED PAN OF SAUSAGE AND HAM ON TOP OF COUNTER IN BUTCHER AREA. ALSO FOUND EXPOSED BUNS IN BASKETS IN FRONT OF BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE ALL FOODS. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 31 LBS TOTAL VALUE $450. ALL VAULES AND WEIGHTS NOT PROTECTED. CITATION # 57986-10.

    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food- transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. SEAL FRONT AND REAR OUTER DOOR OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOF. FOUND OVER 1/4" GAP UNDER ALL DOORS MENTIONED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION 57986-10

    • 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. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AND CHECK CONNECTION TO WASHING MACHINE, BOTH IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CARDBOARD NEXT TO DUMPSTER AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.