Geo. Nottoli & Son
7652 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 30146
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 15 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 6, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION ON 11-7-2025 REPORT #2626804. #57-OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN REAR SLICING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING MEAT WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR NET. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 3, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 29, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SLICING DELI MEATS ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14-- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2545697 DATED: 12/16/2021 #47--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/TORN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. #52--FOUND DRAIN LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO HAND SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE ROUTE DRAIN LINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN. #53--TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 1/3/2022. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 16, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PREPARING DELI SUBS,MEAT BALLS,TUNA,ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2369335 DATED: 04/16/2020 #47--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/TORN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. #52--FOUND DRAIN LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO HAND SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE ROUTE DRAIN LINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN. #53--TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/23/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 16, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SOME KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS (EG KNIFE, SCRAPER ETC) IN A KNIFE RACK/MAGNETIC KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/TORN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
FOUND DRAIN LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO HAND SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE ROUTE DRAIN LINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Severity not stated
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May 29, 2019 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
OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Core
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING FROM HOOD AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT AND SHIELD MISSING FROM FIXTURE AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND SHIELD. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG TE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BEHIND THE SERVING AREA/PREP AREA /DISH WASHING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE SERVING AREA, DINING AREA, PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILD-UP ON THE WALL VENT COVER AND CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
OBSERVED CUSTOMER GOING TO THE WASHROOM WHICH IS LOCATED BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT NO CUSTOMER CAN GO TO THE WASHROOM SINCE THE WASHROOM IS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR THE REST OF THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD BY EXPOSED HAND SINK BY MEAT SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON LIGHT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY MEAT SLICER AND AT (3)COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 7, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 23, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Rear storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. 3 compartment sink caulk in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 3, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ADVISED THAT ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND MAINTAINED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS BEING USED ON SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST FAN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HAND SOAP DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO AS TO ENSURE HANDWASHING IS ONLY DONE AT APROPRIATE HANDSINKS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT OF FACILITY BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLE WITH ONE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN COOLER AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT BOTH SIDES OF HANDSINK HAVE SPLASHGUARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 28, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FONTANELLA CHEESE AND MARINARA SAUCE) NOT BEING HELD AT PROPER TEMPERATURES. CHEESE WAS FOUND AT 56F DEGREES AND MARINARA WAS BEING HELD AT 64.9F DEGREES. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS WERE FOUND ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 61 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUED AT $310 AS STATED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F DEGREES OR BELOW. PROVIDED SPECIALTY FOOD HANDLING INFORMATION FOR ANY FOOD ITEMS WANTING TO BE HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF FACILITY WITHOUT APPROVED CDPH HAACP PLAN. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 120 POUNDS (VALUED AT $500 AS STATED BY MANAGER) OF COOKED MEATBALLS AND CHEESE VACUUM PACKAGED AND AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN CUSTOMER REACH IN FREEZER WITHOUT ANY PACKAGE DATES VISIBLE. TAGGED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE AND VACUUM PACKAGED MEATBALLS AND CHEESE PENDING CDPH HAACP PLAN APPROVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ADVISED THAT ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND MAINTAINED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS BEING USED ON SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST FAN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON CAN OPENED ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HAND SOAP DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO AS TO ENSURE HANDWASHING IS ONLY DONE AT APROPRIATE HANDSINKS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT OF FACILITY BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLE WITH ONE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN COOLER AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT BOTH SIDES OF HANDSINK HAVE SPLASHGUARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 19, 2013 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in walk in cooler at time of complaint inspection, list of potentially hazardous foods no meeting temperatures requirements are as follows:Turkey at 46.7F, Mortadella at 45.9 F, Prosciutto at 46.4 F, Breaded steaks(cooked) 47.6F, mgmt discarded product at once. Walk in cooler air temperature was at 41.7 F. Critical violation 7-38-005(A).
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving, display cooler door tracks, need cleaning(detailed).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor that had peeling paint in rear kitchen, shall be repaired/sealed, floors in rear storage areas under pallets not clean, need detailed 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
Wall that had gaps, hole in rear kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in display cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathroom not clean, needs cleaning).
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Serious
Critical
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Apr 10, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Non food contact surfaces of cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Missing/damaged floor tiles in front prep deli area , shall be repaired/provided.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall that had peeling paint/plaster in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 13, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK IN KITCHEN AREA (NOTED KNIVES STORED BEHIND PREP TABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BEHIND DELI PREP AND COOKING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA (BY DOUGH ROLLER) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 7, 2012 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. NOTED FRIED EGGPLANT AT 46.9F, POTATO SALAD AT 47.8F, TUNA SALAD AT 49.8F, HAM AT 48.2F, TURKEY BREAST AT 48.4F, CHEESE BALLS AT 46.7F, PASTA SALAD AT 47.8F. THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORED AND DISPLAYED INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE REAR DELI PREP. AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR OR LEVEL MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND DELI PREP AREA (BY EXPOSED HAND SINK-RIGHT SIDE).
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 26, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to reseal or repair floor.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to shield all bulbs andor install shatter proof bulbs with end caps.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 2, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting baords attached to prep tables worn. Instructed to replace cutting boards.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor between equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor tile missing in front prep area. Instructed to replace floor tile or reseal floor.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Coving not installed between floor and walls in prep areas. Instructed to seal gaps and install coving.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulbs in front and rear prep area not shielded. Instructed to provide shields with end caps or install shatter proof bulbs.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Grease trap not installed under three compartment sink. Instructed owner to install grease trap or locate catch basin for three compartment sink. Sink stoppers not provided for three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers for sink.
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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.