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Tasty Chicken & Salad Food Mart

159 W 95TH ST, Chicago, IL 60628 · Cook County

111cited violations
4serious tier
15inspections
87tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2542904
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20261100
20251100
2024180
20232101
20223230
2021141
20203110
20192332
2017120

Inspections

  1. Feb 5, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      REAR HAND-WASHING SINK HAS NO HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAND-WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      STICKY GLUE-LIKE SUBSTANCE FOR RODENTS VISIBLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS ON THE SALES FLOOR TOWARDS THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HAVE PEST CONTROL TO PROPERLY TREAT THE PREMISES. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOOD HANDLER WITH A FULL BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OR TRIM BEARD.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTH ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      TONGS USED FOR ITALIAN BEEF STORED ON TOP OF THE LID OF THE CONTAINER THE BEEF IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FRYERS WITH CHARRED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MOP SINK HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED SINK AND TOILET IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

  2. Apr 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK COOLER IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS USED FOR DISPENSING PEPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM UTILITY SINK.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND MISSING HANDLES ON REAR REACH-IN THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED SINK AND TOILET IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUUPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND CARDBOARD BOXES BY REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  3. Aug 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW GROUND BEEF AND CHICKEN IN STANDING WATER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SUGAR AND COFFEE STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ONIONS, CHICKEN BREADING ETC SGORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINKTO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL.

  4. Nov 27, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRON DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE TWO CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON DUTY WITHOUT THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  5. Nov 6, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING: 10lbs OF RAW GROUND BEEF INSIDE THE DISPLAY/PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F. DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT $40 COST. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRON DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE WASHROOM ON THE WALLS, FLOORS, INSIDE DIRTY MOP BUCKET AND IN DIRTY APRON BIN. NOTED 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING IN THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST DEFROST ALL REACH IN FREEZER AND CLEAN INTERIOR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURE, FLOOR AND WALLS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FUTHER BREADING AREA FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED TWO OF THE FILTERS ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE TWO CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON DUTY WITHOUT THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  6. Jul 21, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  7. Jul 11, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR BOTTLED WATER, UNDER ELECTRICAL PANEL AND CHEST FREEZER IN FURNACE ROOM, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASHING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SLICER, SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND SALES AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2546545 ON 1-14-22: 10-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.39-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. 45-OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. 47-OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE. OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.55-OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED SOILED WALLS NEAR DISHWASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALL ABOVE WASHROOM DOOR AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  8. Jan 14, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED WALLS NEAR DISHWASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OPENINGS OPENINGS IN WALL ABOVE WASHROOM DOOR AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MASK SIGNAGE AT PUBLIC ENTRANCE TO BUSINESS.

  9. Mar 31, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE OF COOLER. APPROX 8LBS OF CORN BEEF AT 49.0F, 2LBS OF TURKEY BREAST AT 47.0F, APPROX 1LB OF RAW EGGS AT 69.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE M ILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, SHELVES,NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED VERY UNCLEAN WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA ENTRANCE AREA AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Sep 25, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jan 30, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Jan 22, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE MOPS ARE DISPLAYED, NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE BY THE DOOR AND NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH POP CRATES ALONG THE WALL GOING TOWARDS THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA. ALSO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED POP CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SHELVING/RACKS FOR ELEVATION, MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITER UNDERNEATH.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE DELI MEAT SLICER OF MEAT DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  13. Jan 14, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED NO LABELS CONTAINING DATES FOR READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, LETTUCE, ETC.) THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED LABELS WITH DATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS (EGG AND BURGER), THAT CAN BE ORDERED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-302.12 OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MANAGER MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNINGS ON THE PREPACKAGED TAFFY GRAPES AND CHEESECAKE LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR SAID PREPACKAGED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED TCS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME LOCATED IN ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (SANDWICH AND CHEESECAKE) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE INGREDIENTS AND PREPACKAGED GRAPES (TAFFY GRAPES) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT AND COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.16 OBSERVED CEILING IN ROOM WITH HOT WATER HEATER IN DISREPAIR, MANAGER USES TAPE TO MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR. CELILNGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER WITH A BROKEN GASKET LOCATED IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLER OVER 41 F. INSTRUCTED PREP COOK TO TOSS 1/2 POUND OF SLICED TOMATO(52 F), 1/2 POUND OF SPINACH (52 F), 1 CONTAINER OF MAYO (66 F), 1/2 POUND OF LETTUCE (54 F), 1 CONTAINER OF CAESAR DRESSING (63 F), AND 1 CONTAINER OF RANCH (54 F). TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41 F OR BELOW. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO LABELS CONTAINING DATES FOR READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, LETTUCE, ETC.) THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED LABELS WITH DATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS (EGG AND BURGER), THAT CAN BE ORDERED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED A PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE (MAYO) AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY NOT TO USE SAID PREP COOLER UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MANAGER MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNINGS ON THE PREPACKAGED TAFFY GRAPES AND CHEESECAKE LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR SAID PREPACKAGED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (SANDWICH AND CHEESECAKE) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE INGREDIENTS AND PREPACKAGED GRAPES (TAFFY GRAPES) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME LOCATED IN ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT AND COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING IN ROOM WITH HOT WATER HEATER IN DISREPAIR, MANAGER USES TAPE TO MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR. CELILNGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER WITH A BROKEN GASKET LOCATED IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSEVERD PREP COOK WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  15. Jul 12, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT/ REAR HAND SINK.MUST INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL

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.