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Supermercado Rivera

4334-4338 W 51ST ST, Chicago, IL 60632 · Cook County

73cited violations
2serious tier
19inspections
48tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2245326
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026181
2025120
2024220
20231120
20222170
2021130
20195141
2017140
2016260
2015130
2014120
2013100

Inspections

  1. Jun 1, 2026 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED SLICED WATERMELON IN SALES AREA AT INCORRECT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 69.4-70.0F PACKAGED FOR SALE ON SALESFLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE SLICED MELON MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW AND HELD IN COLD HOLD UNIT. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $20 WEIGHING 10LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE PREP AREA WITH 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM. OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT REAR EXIT DOOR ON SALES FLOOR. OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABEL DESIGNATING COMPARTMENTS WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FRONT COLD HOLD DELI COOLER WITH FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME IN GASKETS, ON DOOR HANDLES, AND DOOR TRACKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM TOP OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK NEAR FRONT PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT SAID ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OUT OF ORDER URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.(NOTE: TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL IN FRONT PREP ARE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOORS, BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH VOIDS AND GOUGES HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP WITH COOKLINE FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM IN TAQUERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Nov 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (BURNER AND WARMER) IN REAR AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNCESSARY ITEMS AS A MEANS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  3. Sep 19, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Sep 12, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER TABLES IN MEAT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2579802 DATED:8/9/23; #38-OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND BOTTOM OF FRONT WEST DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #47-OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOILED TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #52-OBSERVED WATER HEATER LINE DRAINING INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Aug 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED TWO OPEN CUPS OF COFFEE/TEA ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR DRINKING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND BOTTOM OF FRONT WEST DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MULIT-USE EQUIPMENT NOT INVERTED IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOILED TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. .

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED WATER HEATER LINE DRAINING INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DWATER DAMAGED SURFACES AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR VENTILATION HOOD. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND SALES AREA, VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

  6. Nov 28, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT OF FRONT EXTERIOR DELIVERY DOOR (ADJACENT TO DAIRY COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND DISHES IN FRONT DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND DELI HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND ITEMS IN NEED OF REPAIR: BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT DISH AREA. LOOSE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Nov 21, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON/FLYING AROUND PRODUCE (ONIONS/GARLIC) ON SALES FLOOR. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT OF FRONT EXTERIOR DELIVERY DOOR (ADJACENT TO DAIRY COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOUND STAFF IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. COS DURING INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND DISHES IN FRONT DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND DELI HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND ITEMS IN NEED OF REPAIR: BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT DISH AREA. LOOSE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT BOTH VENTILATION HOODS. ALL LIGHTS REPLACED DURING INSPECTION.

  8. May 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, BLACK DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      LADIES TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING (LOCATED NEAR MEAT/DELI AREA). INSTD TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MISSING SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  9. Mar 26, 2019 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Mar 15, 2019 Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED LARGE POT CURRENTLY BEING USED TO COOK TAMALES ON 1-BURNER STOVE. LARGE POT NOTED UNABLE TO BE SUMBERGED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANTIZE. INSTD ALL EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS MUST BE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-030(C).

  11. Mar 8, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      Found store made chorizo hanging on racks in the meat department on site without approved process. Must obtain Chicago Department of Public Health approval or a product assessment must be completed within the past 5 years, and the person in charge has records verifying the PH from a certified lab (and there has been no change in process). Operator voluntarily discarded handing chorizo. No citation issued. Priority foundation violation.

    • Severity not stated

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      see # 29.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Observed heavily soiled cardboard liners on shelves in the walk in meat cooler. Instructed cardboard must be removed (not permitted). Instructed all surfaces must be smooth, non-porous and easily cleanable. Operator removed the cardboard from the coolers during inspection.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Observed cardboard being used as a floor mat in the front prep area under 3 compartment sinks. Instructed all floors must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Operator removed cardboard during inspection.

  12. Mar 5, 2019 Recent Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      Found store made chorizo hanging on racks in the meat department on site without approved process. Must obtain Chicago Department of Public Health approval or a product assessment must be completed within the past 5 years, and the person in charge has records verifying the PH from a certified lab (and there has been no change in process). Operator voluntarily discarded handing chorizo. No citation issued. Priority foundation violation.

    • Severity not stated

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      see violation # 29

    • Severity not stated

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

      Observed deep groves on heavily stained cutting boards in meat cutting area. Must resurface/replace cutting boards to prevent contamination. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain same.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      Observed pot being improperly cleaned/sanitized due to inability to be submerged in 3 compartment sinks in facility. Observed food handler spray out large pot, wash with soap, rinse and then leave pot on top of sink to air dry. Pot was not properly sanitized. Pot is too large to fit into 3 compartment sink basins. Instructed all utensils must be properly washed, rinse and sanitized. Instructed must have sinks large enough to accommodate large pots. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

  13. Mar 1, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      Observed 80lbs of tripe @ 69.1F in large pot in rear prep area. Instructed must keep all TCS foods at 41F or less, or 135F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured food during inspection. Manager estimates cost to be $112. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      Found store made chorizo hanging on racks in the meat department on site without approved process. Must obtain Chicago Department of Public Health approval or a product assessment must be completed within the past 5 years, and the person in charge has records verifying the PH from a certified lab (and there has been no change in process). Operator voluntarily discarded handing chorizo. No citation issued. Priority foundation violation.

    • Severity not stated

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      see violation # 29

    • Severity not stated

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

      Observed deep groves on heavily stained cutting boards in meat cutting area. Must resurface/replace cutting boards to prevent contamination. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain same.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      Observed pot being improperly cleaned/sanitized due to inability to be submerged in 3 compartment sinks in facility. Observed food handler spray out large pot, wash with soap, rinse and then leave pot on top of sink to air dry. Pot was not properly sanitized. Pot is too large to fit into 3 compartment sink basins. Instructed all utensils must be properly washed, rinse and sanitized. Instructed must have sinks large enough to accommodate large pots. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

  14. Jun 14, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CUTTING BOARDS, SLICER, IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND MICROWAVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR MEAT AREA,NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE CEILING OVER THE MEAT COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING AT BASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  15. Oct 14, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Sep 30, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A DEAD FRUIT FLY IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH WRAPPED HAM IN THE DELI COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE HAM. 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 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND CEILING IN THE CARNICERIA, HOT FOODS PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND AROUND THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE DISPLAY. APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INSTALL A SECOND SLIDING GLASS DOOR IN THE DISPLAY CASE FOR THE CHICHARRONES TO KEEP THE CASE CLOSED. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL AND DEEP FRYER) IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AND SPRAYER NOZZLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

  17. Sep 18, 2015 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 COOLERS/MEAT AND PRODUCE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO BUTCHER SHOP REMOVE RUST FROM TABLE STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD BUTCHER SHOP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.DEFROST FRONT ICECREAM FREEZER AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVDE CEILING OVER MEAT COUNTER PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.

  18. May 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD HOLDERS FOR PLASTIC WRAP/DELI PAPER TO WRAP CHEESE AND LUNCH MEAT. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED. WOOD NEEDS TO BE SEALED OR PAINTED IN ORDER TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HANDLE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Oct 21, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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.