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Carniceria Jimenez

4204-4216 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

202cited violations
15serious tier
37inspections
90tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1693
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025280
20242131
20232103
2022192
2021290
20204273
20193220
20187383
2017160
20162100
2015370
20144223
20133150
2011160

Inspections

  1. Dec 1, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM IN REAR AREA OF GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING DRYWALL IN BASEMENT AREA EXPOSING PIPE AND DAMAGED WOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND COVER THE AREA. OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING IN MEN'S RESTROOM IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Nov 21, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ABATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING AT HANDSINK IN MEAT PACKAGING ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM IN REAR AREA OF GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING DRYWALL IN BASEMENT AREA EXPOSING PIPE AND DAMAGED WOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND COVER AREA. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN MEN'S RESTROOM IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTIALTION NOT OPERATIONAL IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Aug 13, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND/UNDER THE PREP TABLES, THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING AREA ADJACENT TO THE MEAT PREP AREA, THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AREAS, UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE STORE FRONT AREAS, THE UPSTAIRS VENTILATION FAN UNIT.

  4. Aug 5, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH BELOW VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE DUE TO IT LEAKING EXCESSIVELY WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT TAQUERIA PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF DICE CHICKEN AT 47.8F AND 5LBS OF PORK AT 48.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 8LBS AT $95. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      PBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND/UNDER THE PREP TABLES, THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING AREA ADJACENT TO THE MEAT PREP AREA, THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AREAS, UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE STORE FRONT AREAS, THE UPSTAIRS VENTILATION FAN UNIT.

  5. Aug 10, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 3 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE BOTH PREP COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVILY SCORED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  6. Aug 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 98F IN THE STEAM TABLE OF THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE TAQUERIA 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE TAQUERIA WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46F, HAM AT 45F, CHICKEN AT 44-48F, SOUR CREAM AT 49F, SHRIMP AT 46F, HOT DOGS AT 45F, CHEESE AT 45F, PORK AT 52F, BEEF AT 49F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 50F, COOKED CACTUS AT 46F, AND SALSA AT 49F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE TAQUERIA WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51F AND THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AT 44F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE JUICE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 3 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE BOTH PREP COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR TAQUERIA PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR TAQUERIA PREP COOLER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE TAQUERIA WALK-IN COOLER, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE MEAT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE TAQUERIA AND CARNITAS PREP AREAS.

  7. Nov 4, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE; FOUND CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT HOT-HOLDING DISPLAY CASE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 106F-131F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE TAQUERIA PREP WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND A LARGE POT OF COOKED PORK AT 104F, AND A LARGE POT OF COOKED BEEF AT 114F. MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE TEMPERATURE LOGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER UNDERNEATH THE SPINNING GRILLER IN THE TAQUERIA. FOUND UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR GASKETS ON THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS IN THE PRODUCE PREP COOLER/AREA, THE PRODUCE/MILK WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE BASEMENT MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES, REPAIR BROKEN TILES, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE CARNITAS PREP KITCHEN. FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FAN COVERS INSIDE WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Nov 15, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  9. Oct 1, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER OBSERVED PREPARED AND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED PORK NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOUND NO DATES AT ALL. FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS VALUE OF 100 DOLLARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND WOMENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE MEAT FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREP. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVIN IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A FEW MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR OF TAQUERIA FOOD PREPARATION AREA, ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE GROCERY AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM AND MUST MAINTAIN.

  10. Jun 22, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC SHIELD INSIDE LOWER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE (NEAR RESTAURANT). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE SALES FLOOR OF THE GROCERY. FOUND COOKED WHOLE CHICKENS AND CHICKEN AND RICE MEALS RANGING IN TEMPERATURES FROM 111.2F - 120.0F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR MORE AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR (SEAFOOD) COOLER AT DELI COUNTER. FOUND TILAPIA @ 48.2F; SHRIMP @ 47.9F; AND CRAB LEGS @ 47.0F. FOUND COOKED STEAK @ 460F IN KITCHEN WALK IN. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION 3-501.16(A:1)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. ALL ITEMS LABELED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED 2 GLASS DOOR SEAFOOD COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE @ 53.6F INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR REMOVED COOLER FROM DELI COUNTER DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROVES IN MEAT CUTTING COOLER ROOM. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT) TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR OF GROCERY, BEHIND RESTAURANT. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED POOLING CLEAR WATER ON FLOOR OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

  11. Mar 31, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR CARNITA FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN MENTIONED FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

  12. Feb 4, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR CARNITA FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN MENTIONED FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

  13. Jan 28, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR CARNITA FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN MENTIONED FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND WALL AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED IN NORTH/EAST BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS STORED ON STORAGE SHELFS AT REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT THE TAQUERIA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DELI AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN MEAT DELI PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REAR PREP AREAS.DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH SPLASHED GREASE BUILD-UP AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER AT REAR COOKING PREP AREA ADJACENT TO MEAT DELI PREP AREA,TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS ALSO,DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS AT DELI MEAT PREP AREA AND COOLERS IN TAQUERIA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN REAR MEAT PACKING WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE DELI MEAT PREP AREA AND MEAT PACKING WALK-IN-COOLER ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE MEAT PACKING WALK-IN-COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME OPENINGS ON WALLS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND FLOOR MOP SINK LOCATED IN NORTH/EAST CORNER STORAGE ROOM SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS IN MENTIONED AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXHAUST HOOD AND EXHAUST FAN ON WALL, ON PIPES AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS.

  14. Apr 4, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      3-502.11 OBSERVED CHORIZO STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER. PREMISES HAS A LABORATORY TEST FOR THE CHORIZO WATER ACTIVITY BUT NO pH TEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABORATORY TEST FOR THE CHORIZO WHICH INCLUDES pH AND WATER ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  15. Apr 3, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

      3-101.11 OBSERVED PACKAGES OF CORN MEAL AND SNACK CHIPS GNAWED INTO BY RODENTS. OBSERVED CORN MEAL, SNACK CHIPS AND RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES BETWEEN THE PACKAGES OF FOOD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED PACKAGES OF FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      3-502.11 OBSERVED CHORIZO STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER. PREMISES HAS A LABORATORY TEST FOR THE CHORIZO WATER ACTIVITY BUT NO pH TEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABORATORY TEST FOR THE CHORIZO WHICH INCLUDES pH AND WATER ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.112 CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12 OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS SCOOPS FOR SALSA AND OTHER SAUCES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE SO THAT THE FOOD IS NOT CONTAMINATED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER CASE AND TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISPLAY AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE MEAT PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.14 REMOVE THE CARPETED FLOOR MATS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #2280152 ON 3/27/19 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND MEAT COOLERS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT, UNDER THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT STORAGE CAGE, IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE RETAIL AISLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE STORE. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  16. Mar 27, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

      OBSERVED PACKAGES OF PASTA AND SNACK CHIPS GNAWED INTO BY RODENTS. OBSERVED PASTA NOODLES AND RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES BETWEEN THE PACKAGES OF FOOD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED PACKAGES OF FOOD. PRIORITY 7-40-050(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN RAW CHICKEN AND RAW PORK AND BEEF PRODUCTS INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH RAW BEEF, BEEF TRIPE AND RAW PORK IN THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE AFFECTED PRODUCT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE RAW FOODS FROM EACH OTHER SO AS NOT TO CROSS CONTAMINATE IT. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED CHORIZO STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER. PREMISES HAS A LABORATORY TEST FOR THE CHORIZO WATER ACTIVITY BUT NO pH TEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABORATORY TEST FOR THE CHORIZO WHICH INCLUDES pH AND WATER ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, AND APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE GROCERY AISLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS SCOOPS FOR SALSA AND OTHER SAUCES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE SO THAT THE FOOD IS NOT CONTAMINATED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER CASE AND TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE MEAT PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISPLAY AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REMOVE THE CARPETED FLOOR MATS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

  17. Dec 24, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  18. Dec 17, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX 60 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE AISLES, THE BASEMENT STORAGE, THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE, THE BACK RECEIVING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 3 DEAD MICE AND APPROX 15 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD PESTS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DIRT/DEBRIS UNDER THE AISLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Aug 24, 2018 Complaint 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(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) 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.

  20. Aug 23, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) 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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      Violation Codes: 4-602.11 (E) Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN MEAT SLICER.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(A): OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DELI AREA DROP A CUTTING KNIFE ONTO THE FLOOR, THEN PICK UP THE KNIFE AND WIPE IT WITH A PAPER TOWEL, AND PLACE IT BACK ON THE CUTTING BOARD FOR CONTINUED USE. MUST PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS ANY TIME CONTAMINATION OCCURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-203.12(A): MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      SEE VIOLATION #59.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15(A): OBSERVED ENTRY DOORS IN THE FRONT AND BACK OF GROCERY STORE NOT RODENT PROOFED. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE UPSTAIRS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE HAS NO COVER EXPOSING LARGE 4" GAPS TO THE OUTSIDE. THE FRONT AND BACK DOORS HAVE 1"-2" GAPS ON THE SIDES AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO ALL ENTRY POINTS INTO THE FACILITY TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.12(E)(F)(G)(H): OBSERVED STORAGE OF PACKAGED DRY FOODS AND STORAGE OF PACKAGED GOODS, AND FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS, AND DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.16: OBSERVED WOOD PALLETS, AND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE/SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKS COMING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TAQUERIA AND THE DELI. THE LARGE HOT WATER TANK IN THE BASEMENT HAS A LEAK WITH CONSTANT RUNNING WATER; PROVIDING A HARBORAGE CONDITION FOR PESTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN/UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN THE UPSTAIRS, BASEMENT, AND RECEIVING AREAS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. 6-201.16(A):OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE ALL OF THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVERS. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND/UNDER THE CHICHIRONAS PREP TABLES, THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING AREA ADJACENT TO THE MEAT PREP AREA, THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AREAS, UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE STORE FRONT AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT WORK ROOM AREAS, THE UPSTAIRS VENTILATION FAN UNIT, AND THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT BY THE RECEIVING DOCK (MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE OBSERVED; NO FOOD OR EQUIPMENT STORAGE HERE), THE OLD OVEN IN THE DELI AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #6-501.111(A), NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 8/13/18. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION AND FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 200 ON THE FLOOR, SHELVES, CREVICES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND FL WAREHOUSE ROOM, 30 ON THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FL BREAK ROOM, 10 IN THE 2ND FL HALLWAY BY THE OFFICES, 150 ON THE FLOOR, SHELVING, CREVICES, AND EQUIPMENT IN BOTH REAR 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, 100 IN THE 2ND FL ON THE TOP OF THE RETRACTABLE CEILING BY THE OPEN VENTILATION FAN, 100 ON THE FLOOR, THROUGHOUT THE MERCHANDISE, AND ON THE SHELVING IN THE SODA STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, 40 ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES OF THE CHIPS AISLE, 10 UNDER THE BREAD AISLE, 5 UNDER THE RICE AISLE, 10 BEHIND COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR BY THE ENTRYWAY TO THE DELIVERY ROOM. 100 BEHIND THE PINK DOORS IN THE BASEMENT, 75 THROUGHOUT SHELVING, EQUIPMENT, CORNERS, CREVICES, AND FLOORS OF BASEMENT STORAGE. OBSERVED ONE LIVE MOUSE IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA BY THE RETRACTABLE CEILING. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FLIES (APROX 100) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. IN THE BASEMENT PRE

  21. Aug 13, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) 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

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN MEAT SLICER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-203.12(A): MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLS UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 75 THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREAS (INCLUDING EMPLOYEE BREAK AREAS), 50 THROUGHOUT ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS (INCLUDING MECHANICAL ROOMS), 15 BY THE DOG FOOD AISLE, 5 BY THE CHIPS AISLE. OBSERVED APROX 6 LIVE ORIENTAL COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS (INCLUDING MECHANICAL ROOMS). MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER WAS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.12(E)(F)(G)(H): OBSERVED STORAGE OF PACKAGED DRY FOODS AND STORAGE OF PACKAGED GOODS, AND FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS, AND UNDER WATER LINES. MUST REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.16: OBSERVED WOOD PALLETS, AND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE/SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES ON SURFACE. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): MUST DEFROST, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKS COMING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TAQUERIA, AND THE LARGE HOT WATER TANK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND/UNDER THE CHICHIRONAS PREP TABLES, THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING AREA ADJACENT TO THE MEAT PREP AREA, THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AREAS, UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE STORE FRONT AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT WORK ROOM AREAS, THE UPSTAIRS VENTILATION FAN UNIT, AND THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT BY THE RECEIVING DOCK (MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE OBSERVED; NO FOOD OR EQUIPMENT STORAGE HERE).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN/UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN THE UPSTAIRS, BASEMENT, AND RECEIVING AREAS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.16(A):OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE ALL OF THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVERS. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  22. May 29, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINES.INSTRUCTETED MANAGEENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  23. May 14, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED STEAM TABLE AT BUTCHERS AREA NOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE TAGGED MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED HOT FOODS AT STEAM TABLE(BUTCHER AREA)BAKED CHICKEN-111F -20LBS-52.89 --FRIED PORK MEAT 124F-46LBS-285.34.TOTAL AMMOUNT OF FOOD VOLUNTARILY DENATURED--66LBS--$338.23 CRTICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • 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 20 MICE DROPPINGS AT WALLBASE AT REAR RECIEVING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      COMPRESSOR UNIT GUARDS DUSTY IN WALKIN COOLER.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN COMPRESSOR UNIT GUARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINES.INSTRUCTETED MANAGEENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  24. Sep 6, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 8 OR MORE COCKROACHES IN WATER HEATER ROOM, IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCHEDULE PEST CONTROL VISIT ON OR AFTER 9/6/17, TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020 ALL-ZONE PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, TO SERVICE. MANNY MENDOZA:051-019412- 773-712-2300

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARDS, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR MEAT CUTTING ROOM AND FRONT DELI COUNTER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF 1 COMP SINK NEXT TO HAND SINK, LOCATED IN FRONT MEAT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING IN MAIN PRODUCE COOLER PREP ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED RAW WOOD SIDING, ALONG THE ENTRY DOOR WALL, IN PRODUCE COOLER PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO SEAL CEILING, TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED 3 LIGHTS BURNED OUT, DIRECTLY OVER MEAT DELI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR LIGHT BULBS. MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SMALL LEAK, UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN REAR MEAT PACKING AREA. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED BROKEN HANGING THERMOMETER IN MEAT PACKING ROOM. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO REPLACE THERMOMETER WITH PROPER THERMOMETER, TO ENSURE ACCURATE TEMPERATURE.

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

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR DOUBLE OVENS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS REAR BUTCHER SHOP,BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP, KEEP DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE WALL/CEILING ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS, AND REPLACE THE PLY WOOD CEILING WHICH IS FALLING DOWN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO REPLACE BULB IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA OFF THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER.

  26. Mar 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BAKERY ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED OFFERED FOR SALE WITH OUT LABLES IN THE GROCERY COOLER, CAKES, FLAN, JELLO,ETC. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE TAQUERIA 2 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS SAME COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN POT STORAGE SHELF IN REAR PREP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN MEAT COOLER/PREP AREA IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALLS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND REAR PREP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN DUSTY VENT FAN COVERS IN THE RESTROOMS. NEED TO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE PRODUCE COOLER. OBSERVED ALL COOLER CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

  27. Aug 24, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  28. Aug 17, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      FOUND FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 HOUSE FLIES AT MEAT AREAS AND REAR OF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT SHELVING UNITS AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS. (TOOLS,OLD BOXES, ETC.)

  29. May 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING OUTSIDE COMPACTOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE BURNT LIGHT BULBS AT BASEMENT STORAGE.

  30. Dec 2, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  31. Nov 20, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385450 7/3/14 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL DAMAGED DOORS & MISSING AND DAMAGED DOOR HANDLES ON MEAT DISPLAY UNITS IN MEAT DEPT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES & LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLES,PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES IN MEAT & TAQUERIA.#34-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS & GROUT FLOORS IN THE SAME AREAS.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES,WALL BASES,WALL TRIM,WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND COOLERS,MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREAS.MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND COOLERS.#41-MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER FROM ALL PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOT CORRECTED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOT CORRECTED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOT CORRECTED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOT CORRECTED

  32. Jul 3, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF OPEN DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 131.3F AND COLD HOLDING MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AT 50.0 WITH COOKED FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW,HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED CHICKENS RANGING FROM 126.0-133.2F IN OPEN DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT.READY TO EAT LOAVES OF LUNCHEON MEATS HEAD CHEESE RANGING FROM 44.8F-45.6F,HAM 45.3F-51.7,HONEY HAM 47.5F-53.4,TURKEY 47.5F-50.8F,TURKEY HAM 49.5F-50.3F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX184LBS.$778.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS IN MEAT DEPT.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HAD ON GLOVES AND APPROACHED A CUSTOMER AND DID A HAND SHAKE THEN HE WENT BACK TO MEAT SLICER CUTTING READY TO EAT MEAT AND HANDLING SLICED MEAT ONTO PAPER.SAME PERSON THEN WIPED HIS FACE STANDING AT MEAT SLICER WITH GLOVES ON AND HANDLED READY TO EAT SLICED MEATS.ANOTHER PERSON HANDLED RAW MEAT AND THEN HANDLED READY TO EAT LOAF LUNCHEON MEATS WITH OUT TAKEN OFF GLOVES AND WASHING HAND S AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL DAMAGED DOORS & MISSING AND DAMAGED HANDLES ON MEAT DISPLAY UNITS IN MEAT DEPT,CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN MEAT DEPT,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE & LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES IN MEAT & TAQUERIA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP AREAS PREP TABLES,COOLERS,EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,CUTTING BOARDS,WRAPPING STATIONS,GRILL TABLES,GASKETS OF ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS & GROUT FLOORS IN SAME AREAS.MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES,WALL BASES,WALL TRIM,WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND COOLERS,MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREAS.MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FILTERS AT HOOD IN REAR COOKING AREA ADJACENT TO MEAT DEPT,.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD AT SAME AND IN TAQUERIA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER FROM ALL PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      Found some food items not properly dated in kitchen prep area cooler, must properly date food items in prep area coolers, also found foods not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust in meat departmen cooler, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving in reach in cooler in kitchen that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks in deli area, dairy areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Produce cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in coolers, produce prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, damaged/stained in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in front prep area, lunchroom area, and sales floor area shall be replaced. Walls that had exposed raw wood in rear storage area(1st floor, and bsmt)shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shields in display in meat department, coolers, bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust canopy not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in coolers, coolers in meat department, produce department not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  34. Nov 21, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  35. Nov 14, 2013 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: REPORT #1321987 DATED: 02/21/2013 FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 30 MUST DATED AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN COOLER, BY COOKING AREA, AND LABEL ALL FOODS OUT ON DISPLAY 32 MUST SEAL AND REPAINT BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA WHERE RUST HAS BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAINT ALL SURFACES, ALL AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REPLACE ALL PITTED CUTTING, REPLACE SLIDING DOORS AT MEAT DISPLAY AREA AND PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL AT HAND PACK ICE CREAM AREA IN BAKERY AREA 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT AND DELI DISPLAY COOLER, SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA, FAN GUARDS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, VENTS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN ALL FOOD DISPLAY AREAS, AND REPLACE DIRTY LINERS WITH CLEAN ONES 34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL AREAS, AND PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON DRAIN IN BASEMENT AREA 35 MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA, AND ALSO REPAINT 36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE PREP TABLES

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES, ALL MUST BE INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY COUNTER AREA, IN FRONT COOKING AREA, REPAIR AND CLEAN GASKET TO REACH-IN PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR DOOR OF SAME COOLER, AND REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SURFACES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINKS IN TACO AREA, 2ND FLOOR LADIES BATHROOM, AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE,

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS, AND PROVIDE CALIBRATED LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMP,

  36. Feb 21, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DATED AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN COOLER, BY COOKING AREA, AND LABEL ALL FOODS OUT ON DISPLAY

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL AND REPAINT BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA WHERE RUST HAS BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAINT ALL SURFACES, ALL AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REPLACE ALL PITTED CUTTING, REPLACE SLIDING DOORS AT MEAT DISPLAY AREA AND PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL AT HAND PACK ICE CREAM AREA IN BAKERY AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT AND DELI DISPLAY COOLER, SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA, FAN GUARDS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, VENTS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN ALL FOOD DISPLAY AREAS, AND REPLACE DIRTY LINERS WITH CLEAN ONES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL AREAS, AND PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON DRAIN IN BASEMENT AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA, AND ALSO REPAINT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT SPICE PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE LIGHT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY AND BETTER ORGANIZE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKING SINKS AT FAUCETS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES

  37. Jan 13, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING ON WALLS IN MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA ALONG THE WALLS (BEHIND PREP TABLE).------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA WITH RUST BUILD-UP.--------NOTED PREP TABLE SHEL IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX, CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT AND DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: WALLS BEHIND MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER WITH SPILLS AND DEBRIS, CEILING IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP, CONDENSER FAN COVER IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ABOVE MEAT PREP/DELI AREA, REAR MEAT PREP AREA, VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE LIQUOR DISPLAY AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM(2ND FLOOR).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS WITH ENDCAPS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT SPICE PREP AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA.--------MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULBS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FOLLOWING WATER LEAKS: GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND DELI AREA, LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN LINE IN TAQUERIA AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.

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.