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5624 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60660 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1841223
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 19 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ICE BUILDUP ON MECHANICAL PIPES ON INTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. FURNITURE AND TRASH). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS. RECOMMENDED LOCKING OR MOVING ACTUAL DUMPSTER DUE TO SIZE AND ACCESSIBILITY BY PUBLIC. RECOMMENDED INCREASED PICKUP FREQUENCY AS WELL.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 3, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--- DELI DISPLAY COOLER GLASS DOORS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GREEN SUBSTANCE IN BETWEEN GLASS PANELS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11--- NOTED DIRTY WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WASHROOM, THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS (BOTH). : 6-501.114--- UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS: REAR OVEN, DELI SLICER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 26, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE DELI COOLER: ASSORTED DELI MEATS AT 48.9F, SLICED TOMATO AT 51.8F, ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED THE THREE DOOR DELI PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 75.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS SLICED TOMATOES AT 51.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED DELI SLICERS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH MATERIALS THAT ARE WASHABLE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
TABLETOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.----NOTED THE PANINI PRESS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DELI DISPLAY COOLER GLASS DOORS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GREEN SUBSTANCE IN BETWEEN GLASS PANELS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WASHROOM, THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS (BOTH).----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH IE: REAR OVEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE MOP SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT STORE A MOTORIZED SCOOTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2572183 ON 3-8-23 NOT CORRECTED. #47- 4-201.11--- NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. #47-4-601.11(B) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLERS AND BAKING OVEN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.114--- NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE, ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AND SHELVES WITH DRY FOOD ALL AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#55-: 6-201.11-- NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- CEILING STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR PREP AREA. CRACK ON WALL BY THE MOP SINK FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CRACKS ON THE WALL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
3-101.11 NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS (BACON) STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 24 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $175.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLERS AND BAKING OVEN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE, ONTOP OF PREP TABLE AND SHELVES WITH DRY FOOD ALL AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTD THE FOLLOWING:- DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS AT THE DISPLAY FREEZER, CEILING STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR PREP AREA. CRACK ON WALL BY THE MOP SINK FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND VNTILATION, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CRACKS ON THE WALL.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Serious
Priority
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Apr 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DELI TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL PREPARED PRE-PACKAGED SOUPS MUST HAVE A LIST OF INGREDIENTS ON THE LABEL.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS INCLUDING SPICES NOT HELD IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE DELI TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.----METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE THAT DOES NOT TURN OFF ON THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR. MUST REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 28, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND PREP AREA IN FRONT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD CONTAINER BOXES ON FLOOR MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO WALK AROUND IN REAR. MUST ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 6, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES NECESSARY AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DISCARD DATE ON THE FOOD ITEM STARTING WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS WHEN FOODS ARE STORED IN REFRIGERATOR FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER BOXES STACKED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT SPILL KIT AT PREMISES WITH SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE (OLD CONTAINERS,BOXES, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NO FOOD INGREDIENT LIST PROVIDED ON LABEL THAT IS PROVIDED FOR FOOD THAT IS MADE ON SITE AND STORED IN REACH-IN FREEZERS AND COOLER IN SELLING AREA.NEED TO ADD FOOD INGREDIENT TO LABELS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
1-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST/FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 10, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO FOOD INGREDIENT LIST PROVIDED ON LABEL THAT IS PROVIDED FOR FOOD THAT IS MADE ON SITE AND STORED IN REACH-IN FREEZERS AND COOLER IN SELLING AREA.NEED TO ADD FOOD INGREDIENT TO LABELS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BASEBOARD/COVING AT FRONT PREP AREA(THROUGHOUT) WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON WALLS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT/PREP TABLES OF THE FRONT AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS MAKING A READY TO EAT SANDWICHES,THAN PICKED-UP AN AVOCADO AT FRONT COUNTER,CUSTOMER VIEW(WHOLE FOR SALE,ALSO CUSTOMER WITH COUGH/SNEEZE),CUT/ SLICE AVOCADO AND LAYERED ON THE SANDWICHES(A READY TO EAT PRODUCT).OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY/CASH REGISTRAR AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING GLOVED HANDS AND WAS READY TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD(SANDWICHES).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REENTERED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ON WRAPPED PIPES BY AND UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT ALSO ON DOOR OF THE SAME UNIT,INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS ICE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT SELLING AREA(THROUGHOUT THE UNIT).MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT INCLUDED SELLING AREA, NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Serious
Critical
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Jun 13, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR FRONT DISPLAY CHEESE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 10, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR FRONT DISPLAY CHEESE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY. OBSERVED CONDENSATION FROM COOLER DRIPPING ONTO FETA CHEESE, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND OLIVES. APPROXIMATELY ABOUT 20 POUNDS CHEESE AND 5 POUNDS OLIVES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 25 POUNDS OF FOOD. APPROXIMATE COST 250 DOLLARS. TAGGED REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR FRONT DISPLAY CHEESE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 25, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
3-DOOR PREP COOLER MIDDLE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE MICROWAVES, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA ALSO FOOD BUILD UP ON TOP OF DELI DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
1-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
WASHROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED WITH CHEMICALS ALSO MOP SINK INTERIOR LITTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR ALSO MUST REMOVE ALL LITTER INSIDE MOP SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES NAMES ON PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 17, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 10, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #1360414, DATED AUGUST 21, 2013. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING #33- "ALSO NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE FREEZER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, ORGANIZE (STOCK ON THE FLOOR) AND MAINTAIN." CITATION ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK TO PROPERLY PROTECT SEALED BREAD STORED NEXT TO HANDSINK.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN VENT COVERS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 21, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE 46F AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. PREMISES HAS A WALK IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES.EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 47F TO 52F BEING OFFERED FOR SALE.(ASSORTED BRANDS OF HUMUS 52.9F,PROSCUITTO PAMINO 48.4F,MAPLE WALNUT CHEESE TOPPING 47F, BLACK PEPPER CORN MOUSE 47.9F, ASSORTED BRANDS OF CHEESE 50F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 120LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $700 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
NOTED EMPLOYEE SLICING AND PREPPING LUNCH MEATS WITH GLOVES ON. WHILE STILL WEARING SAME GLOVES USES WASH CLOTH TO CLEAN SLICERS, PROCEEDS AGAIN TO SLICE FOOD THEN RINSES WASH CLOTH AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FINALLY REMOVES THE GLOVES AND STARTS WASHING HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BECAUSE THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA IS CLOGGED.(POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES) CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIR. ALSO INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO USE THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP UNTIL FRONT HAND WASH SINK IS REPAIRED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBER FOR CONSULTATION.REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 1:15PM AND REPAIRED THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, DIRT AND DUST ON FLOOR SHELVING AT THE FRONT UPRIGHT DISPLAY REFRIGERATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE FREEZER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, ORGANIZE(STOCK ON THE FLOOR) AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT DISPLAY REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Serious
Critical
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Jun 18, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:SLICE HAM AT TEMP OF 51.5F; SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47.8F; MORTATELLA AT TEMP OF 47.6; PROVOLONE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50F; ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 50.9F,THIS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER. PIECES OF HAM AT TEMP OF 55.6F. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER CASE. BOTH UNITS MAINTAINED TEMP OF 40.1F TO 41.2F. FOOD WAS DISCARDED DENATURED POUNDS 45, VALUE 118.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO REMOVE DIRTY SHELF LINERS FROM DISPLAY COOLER CASE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH LID TO STORE DELIVERED BREAD.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE STOCK 6" FROM FLOOR, IN REAR PREP/ STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREZEER,ALSO ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-INN COOLER AND FREEZER
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REMOVE BUILD-UP DUST ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN SELLING/PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 26, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THROUGOUT FACILITY,INCLUDING COOKING SPOONS AND SERVING SPOONS KEEP HANDLES UP AND FOOD CONTACT SIDES DOWN IN THE HOLDING CONTAINERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON 1COMP.SINK,MOP SINK,INSIDE COVER OF CHEF PREP COOLER,FOOD CONTAINER IN SAME EQUIPMENT, AND CAN OPENER BLADE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STANDING WATER ON FLOORS IN THE STORE BY COOLERS AND AT REAR BY WALK IN COOLER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN, AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES. ALSO SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR IN RESTROOM BY TOILET BOWL.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GAP ON CEILING TILES AT FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER, AND CLEAN WINDOW BASE WALLS IN THE STORE WITH DUST AND COBWEB.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR PREP AREA,AND REMOVE UNUSE ITEMS FROM FACILITY.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 26, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROPERLY LABEL ALL UNLABELED FOODS TO ENSURE FIRST IN-FIRST OUT SYSTEM AND FRESHNESS
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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. PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK FOR IMPROPERLY STORED KNIVES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR WINDOW.
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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. REPAIR MISALIGNED FRONT DOOR. PAINT RAW WOOD DISPLAY SHELF NEXT TO 3 DOOR FREEZER
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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. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN 3 DOOR FREEZER LEFT OF REAR DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 14, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean need cleaning.walk in cooler shelving racks need cleaning.
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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.floors under prep table, heavy equipment, storage shelving need cleaning(corners).
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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 prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.ceiling tiles in front prep area need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep areas need cleaning, missing light shield in display cooler shall be provided.
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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.exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area, coolers, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
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.