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Armitage Produce

2007 N KIMBALL AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

71cited violations
1serious tier
27inspections
19tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1771323
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025130
2024230
2023110
2022210
2021110
2020120
2019170
20183130
20175101
2016150
20153110
20143140
2011100
2010200

Inspections

  1. Jul 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE BUTCHER SHOP, REAR DISH, REAR PREP, AND WAREHOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  2. Aug 27, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHNADLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.

  3. Aug 20, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT GUACAMOLE/RICE PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHNADLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.

  4. May 25, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

  5. Sep 1, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Aug 25, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE RETAIL AREA AROUND THE PRODUCE, IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE/WAREHOUSE AREA ON WALLS, DISPLAY STATIONS, BOXES OF STOCK AND SHELVES. ALSO OBSERVED 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE PRODUCE PREP AND REAR STORAGE/WAREHOUSE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Feb 3, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Apr 2, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED ITEMS SUCH AS PASTELES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH NO INGREDIENTS ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  9. Nov 14, 2019 Canvass · 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 REAR PRODUCE PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT SALSA, CHEESE AND DELI MEAT. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGED ITEMS SALTED FISH, SALSA, PASTELES, ETC DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENT LIST, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, ALLERGENS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED WORN AND 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 PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND GRINDER IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  10. Sep 29, 2018 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): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Sep 28, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — 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 THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE MEAT AND DELI COOLERS, FRUIT STANDS AND DISPLAYS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13 PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #2222708 ON 9/21/18 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 150 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND FRUIT STANDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, WAREHOUSES AND RETAIL DISPLAY AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  12. Sep 21, 2018 Canvass · Fail — 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 THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      3-302.11(A) OBSERVED COOKED PORK STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE COOKED PORK. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11 MUST INCLUDE AN INGREDIENT LABEL ON THE PACKAGED SALSA, GUACAMOLE AND SOFRITOS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND SMALL FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, WAREHOUSE AND FRUIT STATIONS IN THE RETAIL AREA. OBSERVED 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 REPAIR THE DAMAGED CEILING DRYWALL IN THE REAR WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA.

  13. Aug 23, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Aug 14, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Aug 10, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM SINK IN REAR PRODUCE CUTTING AREA WATER TEMPERATURE UPON INSPECTION WAS 71.2F. EMPLOYEES MUST REWASH HANDS BEFORE RESUMING DUTIES IN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELEASE CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT. ALSO OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND FOULD ODOR. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSIL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE PRODUCE COOLERS AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT LOCATED I REAR CUTTING PRODUCE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  16. May 16, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. May 8, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN MEAT CUTTING AREA AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELEASE CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT. ALSO OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING ABOVE 3-COMPARNWN SINK IN REAR CUTTING AREA. MUST REPINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT ON PANELS INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF IC MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  18. Aug 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found tape used as a means of repair on meat display cooler. Duct/clear tape not permitted. Instructed to remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Found cutting board in meat department heavily soiled with deep groves in surface. Must replace.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found dirt build up on red shelving in meat cooler. Instructed to remove all items, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Found excessive dust build up on vents in produce cooler. Must remove clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Found small amount of orange mold like substance on lower interior of ice machine. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found dirt build up on floors in meat cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Found display cooler (with Guacamole, and packaged deserts) without working thermometer. Must have working thermometers in all coolers with potentially hazardous foods.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      Witnessed food handler without proper hair covering while working in bakery/produce prep area. Instructed all food handlers must have a hat or hair net on while in prep areas.

  19. Dec 21, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  20. Aug 31, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY CASE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH PALLETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE PRODUCE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP ARA WHERE GUACAMOLE IS PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE REACH-IN MEAT COOLER IN FRONT OF MEAT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  21. Jul 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY CASE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH PALLETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND MEAT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  22. Sep 16, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND HOLES IN CEILING TILES ABOVE PRODUCE DISPLAY ALONG THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  23. May 14, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, in rear storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler fan guards not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Violation still remaining(INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD AND NON FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE MEAT REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling in rear storage area had damaged, gaps, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shields in produce prep area, shall be provided.

  24. Mar 11, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WITH DEEP SEAMS (PRODUCE PREP AREA).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.

    • 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 THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD AND NON FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE MEAT REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND PRODUCE PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE CHICKEN DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  25. Dec 27, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  26. Jan 6, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  27. Jan 6, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · 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.