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Mario's Butcher Shop

5817-5825 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60644 · Cook County

75cited violations
1serious tier
17inspections
43tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2109251
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024261
20231160
2022170
2020190
2019170
2016280
2015150
2013280
2011690

Inspections

  1. Oct 18, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.17 OBSERVED DAMAGED, DISCOLORED, ROTTED, AND UNSEALED WOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES FOR MEAT PREPARATION.

  2. Oct 11, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND SINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) BUTCHER PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 100F AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED, DISCOLORED, ROTTED, AND UNSEALED WOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES FOR MEAT PREPARATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AS WELL AS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR NEAR TOILET ROOMS WITH LEAKY PIPES DRIPPING INTO BUCKET AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, STORAGE AND NEAR COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT GROCERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2570083 ON 1/23/23. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 39)OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. 41)OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. 47)NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 49)OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT, SPILLS, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS -OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN -OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN T

  3. Jan 23, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS IN THE BUTCHER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED 2 OUT OF THE 3 HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN LARGE BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED APPRO. 4-5 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHTOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  4. Jan 4, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE ICE MACHINE IN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND TAPE ON THE SEAL AREA OF THE DOOR OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR BUTCHER ROOM AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CUTTING MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH PEELING TILE AND EXPOSED WOOD AND DAMAGED WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO RECOVER, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE LARGE BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST HARBORING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR STAFF PREPARING FOODS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL.

  5. Jun 9, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNITS ON THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS IN THE BUTCHER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FIRST HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM LEFT FAUCET TO BE BROKEN AND A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR BUTCHER DISH AREA AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.

  6. Sep 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED A FEW CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH DEEP DARK OPEN SEEMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE RACKS AND/OR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, AND MEAT REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED THE FIXTURE AT THE 3 COMP AND 2 COMP SINK WITH LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT STORAGE AREA AND MEET PREP ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ORGANIZE STOCK IN THE REAR STORAGE ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED WALLS IN THE SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  7. Dec 13, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS AT THE DELI COUNTER,REMOVE OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  8. Sep 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS AT THE DELI COUNTER,REMOVE OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  9. Jul 7, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MEAT SLICERS IN THE BUTHCHER AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA ABOVE MEAT SLICERS. OBSERVED SOME MISSING FAN COVERS IN THE LARGE WALK-IN FREEZER; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME LIGHTS IN THE BUTCHER AREA WITHOUT SHIELDS AND SOME WITHOUT END CAPS; PROVIDE SHIELDS AND CAPS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ONE TOILET (MIDDLE) AND ONE SINK (MIDDLE) IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM THAT IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR BOTH. THREE SINKS AND THREE TOILETS TOTAL IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMP SINKS (BUTCHER AND PRODUCE) IN PREP AREAS FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISGARD AFTER USING WATER AND TO STORE WET MOP WITH THE MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY.

  10. Oct 21, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE 3-C0MPARTMENTS. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE CABINETS ,UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLES, ALL EQUIPMENT, PRODUCE PREP SHELVING UNITS ,ALL CASHIER BOOTHS AND ALL KNIFE RACKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR IN MILK WALKIN COOLER AND LIFT THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH THEM TOO.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL THE HOLES IN THE BACK AREAS SO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BACK AREAS. MUST CLEAN SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  11. Jul 16, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE CABINETS ,UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLES, ALL EQUIPMENT, PRODUCE PREP SHELVING UNITS ,ALL CASHIER BOOTHS. AND ALL KNIFE RACKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR IN MILK WALKIN COOLER AND LIFT THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH THEM TOO.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE CONDENSER PIPE AND GET THE UNIT CHECKED OUT LOCATED IN THE WALKIN FREEZER.

  12. Dec 23, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Dec 13, 2011 Short Form 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR & DISPLAY SHELVES OF ROLLING CARTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,CASHIER BOOTHS,LEDGE BEHIND ICE MACHINE,PACKAGED NOODLES,POTATO CHIP DISPLAY BOXES,SPAGHETTI SAUCE DISPLAY BOXES,REAR AREA BROOM STORAGE, UNDER BREAD DISPLAY UNIT,BOTTLED WATER,PLASTIC BAG STORAGE IN REAR AREA,PRODUCE AREA IN CABINET & BEHIND GREASE TRAP.ALSO EVIDENCE OF DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER BREAD DISPLAY UNIT.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT & DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/13/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

  14. Sep 28, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Sep 26, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER,LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

  16. Aug 23, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN FREEZERS & COOLERS,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PAINT WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN PRODUCE AREA,OVER 2- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP ,RUST FROM MILK WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE CABINETS,UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLES,ALL EQUIPMENT,PRODUCE PREP SHELVING UNITS,GREASE TRAPS,ALL CASHIER BOOTHS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MILK WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER WALL BASES IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,HOLE IN WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER & PREP AREA,MILK WALK IN COOLER,END CAPS NEEDED IN MEAT PROCESSING & PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER,LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR BULK LUNCHEON MEAT COOLER.

  17. Aug 9, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Fail.

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.