RecordWell Data

51st Quick Mart & Cellular

51 E 51st ST, Chicago, IL 60615 · Cook County

102cited violations
9serious tier
20inspections
22tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2256636
Status
Risk 3 (Low)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20242150
2023270
2022280
2018261
20172134
2016230
20152142
2014270
20134292

Inspections

  1. Aug 28, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, MICROWAVE, COUNTERS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, DISPLAY RACKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.16 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND UTILITY SINK FILLED WITH ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  2. Aug 9, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES NEAR NACHO CHEESE CONTAINERS, SLICER, SEASONINGS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNACE ROOM, ON CHIP DISPLAY RACK ON SHELVES UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, ON FLOOR AND LEDGES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR HOT WATER TANK. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, MICROWAVE, COUNTERS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, DISPLAY RACKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND UTILITY SINK FILLED WITH ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  3. Nov 29, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Nov 22, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF, NACHOS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES, ANF THROUGHTOUT THE CORNERS OF WALL OF INNER STRUCTURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED FOR ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  5. Oct 3, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  6. May 6, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY/ SITE WHILE TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY) FOODS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS, SUCH AS GROUND BEEF, NACHOS CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED, SERVED, OR IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FURNACE ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN THE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK WHERE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNETH THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH POP CRATES TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILL AND MICE DROPPINGS.

  7. Jul 30, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY) FOODS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS, SUCH AS GROUND BEEF, NACHOS CHEESE, AND GYRO MEAT ON SPIT. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED, SERVED, OR IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Jun 5, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Observed no soap or paper towels at hand sink in dish area, and no paper towels in employee restroom. Instructed must provide soap and paper towels or sanitary means to dry hands, at all hand sinks at all times. Operator provided during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed black build up on floors throughout prep area, infront of display coolers behind counter, and under 3 compartment sink and utility sink. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed leak at pipes under 3 compartment sink and under utility sink. Must repair and maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Observed wiping cloths on counters and throughout facility. Must keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

      NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

      Observed 3 cigarette butts on floor of employee restroom, and on floor in hallway near office. Instructed may not smoke inside facility. Instructed to remove all cigarette butts from the floor. Violation 7-32-015. Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places.

  9. Jul 10, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN GROUND BEEF 176.4F AND ITALIAN BEEF 161.8F PREPARED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6-16-17 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      LABEL ALL PACKAGED CHEESECAKES IN DISPLAY COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER GRILL, FRYERS, COOLERS, AND SHELVES IN PREP AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  10. Jun 16, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER. REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED EGGS 48F AND SOUR CREAM 49.3F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20 OF FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING LARGE POT IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK AND LARGE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED LARGE BOWL AND TOWEL STORED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINKS AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      LABEL ALL PACKAGED CHEESECAKES IN DISPLAY COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER GRILL, FRYERS, COOLERS, AND SHELVES IN PREP AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  11. Jan 29, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING RACKS AND COUNTER TOPS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND THE SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN AND VENT COVERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  12. Jan 22, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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

      NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FURNACE ROOM, ON THE SIDE AND BEHIND THE WHITE FREEZER AND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING RACKS AND COUNTER TOPS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND THE SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN AND VENT COVERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  13. Dec 9, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER,CORRAL.MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER ,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WINDOW SILLS .MUST DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER CRATES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS .MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN WALL & FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES UNDER AND AROUND 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEAR HOT WATER TANK .

  14. Nov 30, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT 46.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A NEW DELI DISPLAY UNIT IS BEING DELIVERED AND INSTALLED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS LUNCHEON MEATS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED DELI DISPLAY UNIT SUCH AS 15.1LBS TURKEY 47.0F,47.1F,46.3F.36.8LBS.HONEY TURKEY 46.3F,47.7F,47.5F. 30.5LBS SMOKED TURKEY 46.2F,47.2F,47.4F,48.2F. 26.9LBS ROAST BEEF 47.3F,47.1F,48.2F. 22.8LBS. PASTRAMI 47.4F,47.5F,45.4F,45.5F. 7.0 LBS. CAJUN TURKEY 46.2F. 6.4 LBS.CORNED BEEF 51.2F. 5.0LBS ITALIAN BEEF 47.7F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.133LBS. $903.(CRITICAL 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,IN CHIP DISPLAY BOX,IN BOX ON SHELF IN FURNANCE ROOM,ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,HOT WATER AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/30/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER,CORRAL.MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER ,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WINDOW SILLS .MUST DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER CRATES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS .MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN WALL & FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES UNDER AND AROUND 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND IN FURNANCE ROOM.

  15. Sep 18, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

  16. Feb 3, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES UNDER COUNTERS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN LOBBY AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL BY HOT WATER TANK AROUND PIPE GOING INTO WALL, SEAL AROUND PIPE LEADING IN CEILING OF FURNACE ROOM AND ANY OTHER PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; DEVICE BROKEN; REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM MISSING; REPLACE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF STORE; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE STORAGE.

  17. Aug 30, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED 6LBS OF ITALIAN BEEF AT 62.5 DEGREES F AND 5LBS OF GROUND BEEF AT 72 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD ATTACHED TO MOP SINK AND PROVIDE A PROPER SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SPALSH GUARD MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND SPILLS. MY SEAL OPENING IN WALL ACROSS FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROPERLY STORE ALL STOCK ON SHELVES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. REMOVE WEEDS AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF PREMISES.

  18. Jul 16, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 (BEEF)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND SPILLS. MY SEAL OPENING IN WALL ACROSS FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROPERLY STORE ALL STOCK ON SHELVES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. REMOVE WEEDS AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF PREMISES.

  19. Jul 9, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 100 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND SPILLS. MY SEAL OPENING IN WALL ACROSS FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROPERLY STORE ALL STOCK ON SHELVES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. REMOVE WEEDS AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF PREMISES.

  20. Jun 26, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND SPILLS. MY SEAL OPENING IN WALL ACROSS FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROPERLY STORE ALL STOCK ON SHELVES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. REMOVE WEEDS AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF PREMISES.

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.