Big Apple Finer Foods INC
2345 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 4900
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 11, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NOTED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE PREMISES BEING USED WITHOUT A HACCP PLAN. OBSERVED SEVERAL DIFFERENT VACUUM PACKAGED MEATS SUCH AS SAUSAGE PATTIES, HOT DOGS, PORK ETC. ON DISPLAY IN COOLERS FOR SALE BEING HELD LONGER THAN 48 HOURS AND NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTION TIME AND DATE. ALL FOODS AND MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE OR SELL UNTIL AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS GRANTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR VIOLATION AND CITATION.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT USE USED ANIMAL ORIGIN EGG BOXES AS FOOD DELIVERY BOXES.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE WOOD CRATES AND MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS OF THE MEAT PREP AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN POOR CONDITION UNDER THE MEAT PREP HAND WASHING SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OTHER AREAS OF MEAT/DELI PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED DIRTY FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUSTED SHELVES IN FRONT HOLDING PACKAGED BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CRATES BEING USED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, PRODUCE, WALK-IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ALL CUTTING SURFACES IN PRODUCE PLATFORM AREA WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DUST ON CEILINGS OF DAIRY AND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN NON-FOOD STORAGE CLOSET ADJACENT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS ON SHELVES A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 23, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
WOOD RE-PACKING TABLE IN PRODUCE AREA BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINK NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Severity not stated
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Sep 16, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RE-PACKING PRODUCE. NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE DEPARTMENT,BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER,MUST REPLACE SAID DISPENSER. PAPER TOWEL MUST BE MUST BE KEPT AT SAID SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RE-PACKING PRODUCE. NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PRODUCE RE-PACKING AREA BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. AFTER MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
WOOD RE-PACKING TABLE IN PRODUCE AREA BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINK NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN PRODUCE RE-PACKING AREA,REPAIR CAUSE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED REPAIRED WALL WITH WOOD INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-1-2020,REPORT 2369989 #53) 5-501.17 NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #57- 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 20, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN WALLS, WALL TILES ARE MISSING INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM BY THE RECEPTACLE. MUST REPAIR CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Severity not stated
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May 1, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
AS I WAS WAITING FOR THE MANAGER I OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE DEPARTMENT. AT LATER TIME EMPLOYEE PROVIDE SAID PAPER. PAPER TOWEL MUST BE MUST BE KEPT AT SAID SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO TOILET TISSUE PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SAID TOILET TISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN WALLS, WALL TILES ARE MISSING INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM BY THE RECEPTACLE. MUST REPAIR CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 18, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN REAR DOCK AREA, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL PRE-PACKAGED ENTREES SOLD FROM MEAT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK NEXT RO WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR DOCK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN MENS TOILET ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 27, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AT NORTH WALL RECIEVING AND STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR A SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 20, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THESE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION#32-WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DAIRY WALK-IN AND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER NOT REPAIRED OR REPLACED. VIOLATION#34 DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NOT REPAIRED IN FRONT OF REACH IN FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR. VIOLATION#36 NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER OR PRODUCE PREP AREA. VIOLATION#38 NO HAND SINK PROVIDED AT PRODUCE PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 SEE REPORT#1960359 DATED9/14/2016
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AT NORTH WALL RECIEVING AND STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR A SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED SUCH AS CUTTING OF CANTALOUPE,WATERMELONS,HONEY DEW MELONS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA,DAMAGED EXTERIOR DOOR HINGES ON PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER #1,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DAIRY WALK IN COOLER & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER #1.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER #2.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ROLLING CARTS IN PRODUCE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER,FAN GUARDS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER #2.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DBERI FROM FLOOR IN PRODUCE PREP AREA,ALL PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,UNDER PALLETS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND REAR RECEIVING AREA,SALES FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REACH IN FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES AND WALL UNDER STAIR CASE IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER #2.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA & #2 AND PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN PRODUCE PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 28, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL FOOD PRODUCTS AND PRODUCE THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WITH DEAD INSECTS BETWEEN BACK SPLASH AND WALL AND ABOVE PRODUCE SCALE. MANAGEMENT CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK INTO BUCKET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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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.