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Paradise Grocery INC.

8101 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County

91cited violations
3serious tier
13inspections
41tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024170
2023170
20222130
2021140
20202193
2019150
20182240
20173120

Inspections

  1. Oct 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  2. Jun 5, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  3. Feb 8, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      : OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  4. Feb 1, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SPILLAGE/BLOOD ON FLOOR IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  5. Feb 26, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • 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.

  6. Mar 3, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  7. Feb 25, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • 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.

    • 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.

  8. Jun 6, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD, FILTERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GREASE. MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

  9. Apr 20, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES IN DISPLAY COOLER.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  10. Apr 13, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES IN DISPLAY COOLER.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE METAL STEM THEMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      PROVIDE FOOD HANLDER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  11. Oct 24, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Oct 16, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  13. Mar 24, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

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.