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1. Mar 20, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. ISNTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH NON-POUROUS MATERIAL.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST ON VENT IN RESTROOM AND IN MEAT CUTTING PREP AREA (CEILING VENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jun 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE AT START TIME OF THE INSPECTION WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE BEING STORED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. CFM ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:25AM, AT THE END OF THE WALK THROUGH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (SODA POPS) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     GLOVES USED PROPERLY

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE DELI AREA HANDLE BEEF AND THEN HANDLE CHICKEN WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN HANDLING DIFFERENT FOOD ITEMS TO AVIOD CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, IN THE DISPLAY COOLER, ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE.

3. Oct 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

     EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (MEDICINE, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS) IMPROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA. INSTD TO STORE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SEPARATELY AND IN DESIGNATED AREA

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

4. Aug 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

5. May 6, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

6. Apr 29, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED CHORIZO STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 68.2F IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 30LBS AND $150 OF CHORIZO. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2545438 ON 12-13-21:ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

7. Dec 13, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     LAB LETTER ON SITE FOR CHORIZO TO BE HELD UNREFRIGERATED IS OVER 5 YEARS OLD. INSTD TO PROVIDE UPDATED LAB LETTER WITHIN 5 YEARS OR STORE UNDER REFRIGERATION 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CAN IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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

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

     NO EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     FOUND TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN THE OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATED OR LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL ALL TCS PRODUCTS THAT ARE HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TRIPE STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC GARBAGE CANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

9. Jun 8, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. May 31, 2017 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 4 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR OF BASEMENT AREA. INSTRD TO REMOVE/CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSEREVED FLOORS IN COOLER STAINED. INSTRD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR BASEMENT AREA. INSTRD TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SMALL PROPANE TANK IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.

11. Feb 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA TOP IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTS ABOVE MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT REAR HAND SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

12. Jul 27, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY SODA STORAGE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST SEAL OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

13. Jun 12, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FRONT COOLER ,AND PASTRY CABINET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER,CUTTING BOARD, AND BANDSAW. OBSERVED EZCESSIVE ICE IN BASEMENT BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR YARD,INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

14. May 21, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WALK-IN (IN YARD), AND REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE COOLER IN STORE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DELIME THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE, CLEAN DELI CASE DOOR RUNNERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROMT, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALL NEXT TO BAND SAW, REAR PREP WALL NEXT TO HOOD PEELING PAINT NEED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD REAR MEAT AREA.

15. Jul 13, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

16. Sep 19, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAINAT ALL TIMES.

17. Sep 12, 2011 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

      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. GARAGE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH OPENING AT CORNER OF OVERHEAD DOOR. (STORAGE ROOM) RODENT DROPPING ON STORAGE SHELVES. 8-9 DROPPINGS NOTED. HEAVY FLY ACTIVITY OUTSIDE AROUND WALK IN COOLER. FLIES NOTED INSIDE STORE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

    • 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. ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAINAT ALL TIMES.