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Carniceria Leon Guanajuato, INC.

4301-4305 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

113cited violations
2serious tier
23inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1821637
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025120
20241110
2023130
2022150
20211100
20202100
2019280
20183121
20172210
2016250
2015361
2014170
2013240
2012190

Inspections

  1. Oct 8, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED GREEN AND YELLOW WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT BUTCHERS STATION WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Oct 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA IN HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/1/2023, REPORT #2576604. #57- OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Jun 1, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER DRAINING VERY SLOWLY AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/12/2022, REPORT #2555690. #58-- NOTED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  4. May 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, PORK, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED, SERVED, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CHEST FREEZER MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO RE-SEAL WOOD OR REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-POROUS.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (GARBAGE CONTAINERS) IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND POTS IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL CONTAINERS/UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL CONTAINERS/POTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED NEAR THE WINDOWS, AND IN THE ICE CREAM COOLER ON THE SALES FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, AND CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  5. Apr 15, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOP FOR SALSA INSIDE THE TAQUERIA 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES PLACED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF TAQUERIA PREP COOLERS AND 2-DOOR FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ABOVE PRODUCE COOLER AND CHEST FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. May 19, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN LARGE DISPLAY COOLER IN GROCERY SECTION (WITH MILK, EGGS, CHEESE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED PORK STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (GARBAGE CONTAINERS)IN WALK IN COOLER TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL CONTAINERS/UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL CONTAINERS/UTENSILS.

  7. May 12, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS(STEAK, PORK, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED, SERVED, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE (HAD CLEANING SUPPLIES IN THE BASIN) IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. INSTRUCTED HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED CONTENTS OF BASIN DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN, WASH BOWL SINK IN THE MENS RESTROOM; AT THE WASHBOWL SINK AT THE RESTROOM ON SALES FLOOR. MUST KEEP PAPER TOWELS OR A SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT ALL WASHBOWL AND HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION 5-205.11. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN LARGE DISPLAY COOLER IN GROCERY SECTION (WITH MILK, EGGS, CHEESE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED PORK SKIN HANGING INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT STORE ANY FOOD INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD (DUE TO DUST, GREASE, AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE HOOD). OPERATOR DISCARD CONTAMINATED PORK SKIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED PORK STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (GARBAGE CONTAINERS)IN WALK IN COOLER TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL CONTAINERS/UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL CONTAINERS/UTENSILS.

  8. Nov 25, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Nov 18, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS IN THE COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF BELOW THE POTATOES AND ONIONS, ON THE FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE PRODUCE AREA, AND IN THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE FIRST DISPLAY AISLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

  10. Jun 26, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jun 21, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      Observed the following previous serious violations not corrected from the last inspection on 6/13/18:Observed evidence of pest activity on site during inspection. Observed aprox 300 mouse droppings in the following areas: rear prep, front window ledge, cashier station, rear storage/employee personal belonging area, food storage shelving, dining area, and basement. Must remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas. Facility advised to contact pest control provider for further service. Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection on 04/05/17. Violations state: "IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN, MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA,MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN DELI PREP AREA,RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES." A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Must correct violatio

    • 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

      see violation 14

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      Inspection report summary from last report on 6/13/18 not posted and visible to public. Must provide. Serious Violation: 7-42-010(B)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      see violation #14

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed cardboard and deli paper being used as a shelf liner, produce drying racks, and food dividers throughout entire premise. Must remove, and maintain. Observed raw wood used as shelving and storage throughout. Must provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface for all food and non food contact areas.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Must repair holes in walls in the following areas: store front,rear food storage/employee personal belonging storage area, the cabinets behind the gaming machines of facility. Must repair hole in ceiling in the basement.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed pot too large to be submerged in a sanitizing solution in the three comp sink. Must provide a sink large enough to submerge largest pot/utensils OR remove the pots that cannot be submerged, and use smaller pots.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed excessive clutter of unnecessary articles in the back yard (unused refrigeration, personal use items, boxes, etc) and in the basement (hoses, toys, bikes, etc). Must remove ALL unnecessary articles, clean, organize, and maintain.

  12. Jun 13, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Observed evidence of pest activity on site during inspection. Observed aprox 50 mouse droppings in the following areas: rear prep, front window ledge, cashier station, rear storage/employee personal belonging area. Must remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas. Facility advised to contact pest control provider for further service. Serious Violation# 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection on 04/05/17. Violations state: "IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN, MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA,MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN DELI PREP AREA,RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES." A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Must correct violations. Serious Violation# 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed cardboard and deli paper being used as a shelf liner, produce drying racks, and food dividers throughout entire premise. Must remove, and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed excess ice buildup and icicles forming inside deli meat cooler. Must defrost cooler and maintain.

  13. Apr 12, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN PALETERIA PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN DELI PREP AREA,RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT AND IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE .MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM LOWER STORAGE AREA AT DELI DISPLAY UNIT,MEAT SLICERS,SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,MICROWAVE,DIPPING WELL,WINDOW SILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLERS & BASEMENT FLOOR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PALETERIA PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN TAQUERIA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ONE MORE SINK STOPPER AT 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST RECAULK LOOSE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD (UNUSED PREP COOLER)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

  14. Apr 5, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DELI DISPLAY UNIT,TAQUERIA NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER,TOOL DRAWER,PALETERIA NEXT TO REACH IN COOLER,BEHIND MILK REACH IN COOLER,SALES FLOOR UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH EAST DOOR,REAR DOOR AND DOOR FRAME OF BASEMENT DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/5/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN PALETERIA PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN DELI PREP AREA,RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT AND IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE .MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM LOWER STORAGE AREA AT DELI DISPLAY UNIT,MEAT SLICERS,SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,MICROWAVE,DIPPING WELL,WINDOW SILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLERS & BASEMENT FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PALETERIA PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN TAQUERIA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ONE MORE SINK STOPPER AT 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST RECAULK LOOSE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD (UNUSED PREP COOLER)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

  15. Nov 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FRONT BUTCHER SHOP CUTTING BOARD, BAND SAW, AND SLICER IN WALK-IN MEAT COOLER, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANTIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR ENTRANCE/TAQUERIA STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 5 DOOR COOLER, AND KITCHEN TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE FLAT GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTOBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR BAGS, IE. BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN SLICER,IN THE BUTCHER AREA AND IN THE TAQUERIA AREA THE CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO IN THE ICECREAM AREA CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE MENS ROOM WITH GRAFFITI, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL.

  17. Sep 16, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  18. Jan 22, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Jan 15, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

      FOUND FOOD NOT IN SOUND CONDITION. OBSERVED 64 BAGS WITH HOLES. BAGS OF CHIPS BITTEN THROUGH BY MICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 64 BAGS(3POUNDS) OF CHIPS DISPOSED. MONETARY VALUE 32 DOLLARS.

    • 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

      FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. FOUND ABOUT 35 MICE DROPPINGS AT POTATO CHIP SNACK SHELVING AREA. ALSO, FOUND ABOUT 15 MICE DROPPINGS BELOW SHELVING UNITS BY RICE AT FRONT OF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT AT FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT, SNACK CHIP AREAS, AND BELOW SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT OF PREMISES.

  20. Mar 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced in kitchen prep area.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of in walk in cooler, cooler shelving racks in coolers, display cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need cleaning, floors in bsmt need cleaning. Broken/damaged floor tiles in walk in cooler, meat department, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen area, dining area that were stained/damaged, shall be replaced, walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shields in display cooler, shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas, dining areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.

  21. Feb 13, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  22. Feb 4, 2013 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      REAR ENTRY AREA DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND STOCK

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY

  23. Jan 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Broken mirror above prep table in butcher area. Instructed to replace mirror.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust hood, filter, cutting boards, prep tables, cooking equipment, sinks and interior coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall tile not maintained in butcher area. Instructed to replace all broken tile.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Adequate light not provided in restaurant. Instructed to install more light.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Three and two compartment sinks not maintained. Instructed to repair leak at 3 compartment sink drainline and neck of faucet at two compartment sink.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unnecessary articles stored behind counter. Instructed to remove all unnecessary articles and organize all supplies.

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.