Super Carniceria El Pollo

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Inspections

1. Aug 6, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C): OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM ON LEFT SIDE OF EASTSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM INTERIOR OF SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON SALES FLOOR AND IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FLOOR LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED FLOOR COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

2. Jul 30, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED UNLABELED PREPACKAGED CONTAINERS OF LARD IN SELF-SERVICE COLD HOLDING UNIT ON SALES FLOOR. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES, CONTAINING RECORD OF VISITS, CONTRACT WITH LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON OUTSIDE OF REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT ON SALES FLOOR AND EXTERIOR OF TWO MEAT COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIORS OF SAID COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR(TOP AND BOTTOM) AND EXTERIOR SLIDING DOORS(TOP AND BOTTOM) OF BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS USED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM ON LEFT SIDE OF EASTSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM INTERIOR OF SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON SALES FLOOR AND IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FLOOR LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED FLOOR COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

3. Jul 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MULTI USE TRAYS ON FLOOR IN REAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

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

     CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REMOVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     LIGHT OUT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN

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

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF UNUSED COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HANDSINK IN BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

5. Aug 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (RAW MEATS, CARNITAS,) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER INSIDE OF COOLERS AND FOR SHELVING UNDER POPS AND CARNITAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE DELI COOLER IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

6. Dec 14, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FRONT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND HOLE ON INSIDE DOOR OF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

7. May 10, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. May 3, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINING NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND WASHING SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO REAR PREP (WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS ROOM WITH HOT/COLD WATER ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OPENED DELI MEATS AND CHEESES NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FRONT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

9. May 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • 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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO REAR PREP (WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS ROOM WITH HOT/COLD WATER ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

10. Jul 28, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE OVER DRY STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

11. Aug 26, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.

12. Aug 18, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE LARGE DELI COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LARGE DELI COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 50F, CHICKEN AT 53.6F, CHEESE AT 47.4, AND PORK AT 49.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE. OBSERVED LIVE HOUSE FLIES CRAWLING AROUND ON THE DRIED MEAT IN THE CONTAINER ABOVE THE DELI COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL OF THE DRIED MEAT AND CLEANED THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • 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 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE HOUSE FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE STORE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER, GRINDER AND CUTTING SAW.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.

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

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

      DELI COOLER DOOR HINGE MISSING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTSHIELD ENDCAPS MISSING IN REAR MEAT AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETER MISSING INSIDE DELI COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

14. Nov 13, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Oct 31, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN GARAGE CONTAINING MEAT. GARAGE CAN BE USED FOR FOOD OR VEHICLES, NOT BOTH. EITHER VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED OR REFRIGERATOR MUST BE REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ATTACHED TO WALL FOR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDED ATTACHED DISPENSER SO THAT PAPER TOWELS ARE READILY AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN DISREPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FIRE SPRINKLERS ABOVE COOKING AREA WITH CHIPPING PEELING PAINT. REPAINT AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AND LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER OF PAPERWORK AND UNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND CASHIER COUNTER. AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

16. Mar 18, 2014 Canvass 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

      OBSERVED SOME OPENINGS IN CEILINGS AND WALLS REPAIRED BUT OPENINGS STILL EXISTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO NEW LEAKS AND WORK ON PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS OF BASEMENT TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS INTO THE BASEMENT

17. Mar 11, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2/14/2013 NOT CORRECTED INSPECTION # 1146307 VIOLATION # 32 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA NEXT TO BUTCHER CUTTING BOARD/PREP TABLE. ON 3/11/2014 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A BOX OF TAKE OUT FOOD STORAGE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. STAIRS CONTAIN AN ACCUMULATION OF WATER FROM MELTING SNOW AND ICE LEAKING FROM FOUNDATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TAKE OUT CONTAINERS TO A FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DRIED JUICES FROM RAW MEAT ON BASE, SIDES AND TOP OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DRIED JUICES IN RUNNERS OF REACH IN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DRIED JUICES, CLEAN THOROUGHLY AND PROPERLY SANITIZE. COOLERS NEED TO BE REGULARLY MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY CONDITION WITH NO ABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CARDBOARD TO BE USED AS SHELF LINER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME OPENINGS IN CEILINGS AND WALLS REPAIRED BUT OPENINGS STILL EXISTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO NEW LEAKS AND WORK ON PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS OF BASEMENT TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS INTO THE BASEMENT.

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

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASh GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLE,ALSO REMOVE SOME RUSTY SHELVES AT 5 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS,ALSO CLEAN OR REMOVE RUST FROM DISPLAY SHELVES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF MEAT COUNTER AND INSIDE MEAT COUNTER OF MEAT JUICES AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS,ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF DELI COUNTER BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE MEAT COUNTER OF DUST

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON ENTRY OF WALL NEAR DOOR IN WASHROOM AND SEAL OPENING IN CEILING WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT MEAT DISPLAY CASE IN REAR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN VENT IN BASEMENT NEAR WALL BASE HAS DUST BUILD-UP

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

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

      CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES UNDER THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP IN THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND LIFT STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN WATER ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

20. Jan 5, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

21. Mar 5, 2010 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

22. Feb 19, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 127.9 F. WITH READY TO EAT COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140 OR ABOVE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED READY TO EAT COOKED FISH AT 132.9 -133.1 F.IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED.APPX 13LBS. VALUED $60.

    • 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.REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • 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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,HOLE IN TOILET ROOM DOOR.REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.

    • 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.PROVIDE SPRAYER ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO RINSE LARGE POTS.

    • 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.