Paradise Grocery INC.
8101 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2517736
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 19 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
THE TO GO CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT FOOD AND REAR PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THERE'S A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOP STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET WITH DIRT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 5, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED THE TO GO CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT FOOD AND REAR PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THE FACIITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOORS AND STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT AND REAR AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 8, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DAMAGED GASKETS ON FREEZER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 1, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM AND AT HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 50-75 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ON SHELVING UNITS NEAR CHIPS, POPCORN,PACKAGED NOODLE DISPLAYS AND AROUND PERIMETER ALONG WALLS OF ENTIRE STORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED A BUCKET OF DIRTY/SOILED WIPING CLOTHS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DAMAGED GASKETS ON FREEZER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS TO ACCURATELY MONITOR CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LID OPEN AND GARBAGE ABOVE THE RIM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION .7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLAGE/BLOOD ON FLOOR IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 26, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 3, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) NOTED BEEF STEAKS STORED IN THE 6-DOOR DELI DISPLAY COOLER PACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT ANY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON SURFACE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 25, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND THE COUNTER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 6-DOOR DELI DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF STEAKS 49.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 6-DOOR DELI DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. DELI COOLER OBSERVED AT 41F AT 1:45PM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NON FUNCTIONING DIGITAL DISPLAY THERMOMETERS MOUNTED AT FROZEN DISPLAY CASES. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SEE VIOLATION #60
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BEEF STEAKS STORED IN THE 6-DOOR DELI DISPLAY COOLER PACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT ANY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON SURFACE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT APPROPIATE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR WARE WASHING AREA NOR SANITIZER USED ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED FOR SANITIZER USED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: FRONT PREP HANDSINK (71F), DELI HANDSINK (73F), AND EMPLOYEE WASHBOWL SINK (85F), 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (84F) AND MOP SINK (82F). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HOT WATER AT 100F OR ABOVE WAS NOTED AT ALL MENTIONED SINKS FOLLOWING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHTBULB IN UNIT ABOVE PREP TABLE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
SEE VIOLATION #60
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2291043 ON 6/6/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) 3-302.12 - OBSERVED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED, KETCHUP, BBQ SAUCE , SALT,ETC. MUST PROVIDE WITH COMMON NAME. (56) 6-501.14 - OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD, FILTERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GREASE. MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 6, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KIL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT MEATS ( DELI MEATS) BEING USED, HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT OPE DATE AND USED BY DATE .ALSO PROVIDE ON ALL COOKED GROUND BEFF PREPARED ON SITE , HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED, KETCHUP, BBQ SAUCE , SALT,ETC. MUST PROVIDE WITH COMMON NAME.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD, FILTERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GREASE. MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 20, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES IN DISPLAY COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, GOURMET ICE BEVERAGE MACHINE/DRIP TRAY,PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SLICER, AND CUTTING BOARDS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(GREASE BUILDUP)IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 13, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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 12 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN GROUND BEEF (174.2F), DELI AND FRESH MEAT PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES IN DISPLAY COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, GOURMET ICE BEVERAGE MACHINE/DRIP TRAY,PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SLICER, AND CUTTING BOARDS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(GREASE BUILDUP) IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE METAL STEM THEMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANLDER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 24, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 16, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED TEN GNATS AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER; MUST ELIMINATE GNAT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 24, 2017. #32 MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD ATTACHMENT TO OR ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK. THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE STORAGE ROOM IS LOOSE; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET ON THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE MEAT GRINDER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT SLICER ON THE PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES TO REMOVE GREASE AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE TO REMOVE STAINS FROM COOKING, CLEAN THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN OR PAINT THE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PAINT THE TOPS OF THE DEEP FREEZERS TO COVER RUST STAINS. #34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE CORNER AREAS OF THE STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE BUTCHER/COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. #35 OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE AND A SMALL SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR; SEAL HOLE AND REPAIR CEILING WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED RUST ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT DOOR TO COVER RUST. #38 FO
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 24, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD ATTACHMENT TO OR ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK. THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE STORAGE ROOM IS LOOSE; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET ON THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE MEAT GRINDER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT SLICER ON THE PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES TO REMOVE GREASE AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE TO REMOVE STAINS FROM COOKING, CLEAN THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN OR PAINT THE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PAINT THE TOPS OF THE DEEP FREEZERS TO COVER RUST STAINS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE CORNER AREAS OF THE STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE BUTCHER/COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE AND A SMALL SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR; SEAL HOLE AND REPAIR CEILING WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED RUST ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT DOOR TO COVER RUST.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER; MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WATER LINE.
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Not serious
Minor
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.