Joe's Food & Liquor

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Inspections

1. Oct 27, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Oct 17, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS EMPANADAS WERE SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BUTCHER AREA MADE INACCESSIBLE BY BEING FILLED WITH KNIVES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO SOAP INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED BEEF PREPARED ON SITE HELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AT PROPER TEMPERATURE WITHOUT DATE MARKING. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES BEEF WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL TCS ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     OBSERVED PORK HUNG OVER ANSUL SYSTEM SPRAYER IN HOOD OVER COOKLINE TO DRY IN REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATLEY $50. INSTRUCTED CURING MEATS CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED AFTER CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH HAS ISSUED A VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITAITON ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

     OBSERVED SPECIALIZED PROCESS (CURING MEAT) ON SITE WITHOUT VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE SPECIAL PROCESS AND APPLY TO CDPH FOR VARIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 12 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MEAT GRINDER AND CUTTER LOCATED IN REAR BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECRODS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2597898 DATED 7/23/2024: #47 "OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN." #55 " OBSERVED LARGE UNUSED OVEN IN THE REAR COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

3. Jul 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED SEASONINGS NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LARGE UNUSED OVEN IN THE REAR COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

4. Feb 1, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED CHIPPING FINISH ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SEAL CHIPPING MATERIAL TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOKING AREA CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED CLOTHS LEFT IN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CLOTHS ARE LEFT IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

5. Jun 3, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN MEAT PREP AREA.

6. Apr 7, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

7. Apr 2, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SEASONINGS NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2355875 ON 12/24/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

8. Dec 24, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLY KIT ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS (FROZEN MEAT) THAWING ON THE COUNTER OF THE DELI AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN FOODS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE WOOD.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES.

9. Jun 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Critical

     HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

     FOUND THE EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MEAT DEPT AREA WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL HAND SOAP. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

   • Not serious Minor

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

     RUSTED SHELVINGS OF THE DISPLAY SHELVING OF THE PRODUCE . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT IT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE FRONT OF THE OFFICE. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DAIRY AND JUICE CASE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     FOUND BUCKET AND BOXES OF FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

10. Aug 21, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

11. Aug 14, 2017 Canvass · 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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS,APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BENEATH CANDY AND SPICE SHELVINGS AT GROCERY CUSTOMER ISLES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICING DELI MEATS,COOKING PORK,ETC.)AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING HANDLED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      30 ALSO MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS INSIDE LARGE COOKING POTS, PANS AND ALUMINUM TRAYS NOT DATED OR LABELED.MUST PROVIDE. 01/18/2017 32 MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES BEING USED AS LINERS INSIDE THE 4-DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE GROCERY STORE. MUST ALWAYS USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES I.E. VYNIL, PLASTIC OR STAINLESS STEEL LINERS. 01/18/2017 33 MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXCESSIVELY RUSTED GREASE TRAP LID AT THE MEAT DELI AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR 01/18/2017 35 MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE RESTROOM HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AND HOLES LOCATED AT WALL AND CEILING CORNERS IN THE MOST REAR AREA ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NEXT TO THE COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 01/18/2017 38 MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MOST REAR PREP AREA. 01/18/2017. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1966714 DATED:10/18/2016 BY 8/21/2017. SERIO

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS ABOVE THE DELI/MEAT DEPT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHT BULBS AT THE REAR DELI/MEAT DEPT PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT DELI/MEAT DEPT AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

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

      MUST PROVIDE A CUSTOMER ADVISORY WARNING IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES TO STORE FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS. FOOD COOKED PREPARED FOODS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. ALSO MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS INSIDE LARGE COOKING POTS, PANS AND ALUMINUM TRAYS NOT DATED OR LABELED.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES BEING USED AS LINERS INSIDE THE 4-DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE GROCERY STORE. MUST ALWAYS USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES I.E. VYNIL, PLASTIC OR STAINLESS STEEL LINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXCESSIVELY RUSTED GREASE TRAP LID AT THE MEAT DELI AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE RESTROOM HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AND HOLES LOCATED AT WALL AND CEILING CORNERS IN THE MOST REAR AREA ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NEXT TO THE COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MOST REAR PREP AREA.

13. Jan 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY SURFACES IN DISPLAY COOLER NEEDS RESEAL/REPAINT,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE REAR MEAT COUNTER, MUST PROVIDE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER, MUST PROVIDE,

14. Feb 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 36 dozen of eggs being stored on wooden display shelf next to cooler at 48.3 F to 55.4 F. Owner stated that eggs were delivered yesterday. Instructed that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $49, 81 lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Display shelves, ventilation covers, coolers and band saw not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitizie.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed in adjacent lower basement cooking area with commercial oven and stoves not properly vented or exhaust hood installed. Instructed to install exhaust hood to vent out fumes or remove cooking equipment.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unnecessary articles atored through-out premises-basement and display area not maintained. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

15. Feb 22, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3PART SINK AT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS, MUST CLEAN.

16. Feb 13, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED COPY OF THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521752 DATED 9-19-11; VIOLATIONS #30, PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED. #31, CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS SHALL BE INVERTED, COVERED, PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. #32, OBSERVED 2 BROKEN DOORS FOR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, MUST REPLACE DOORS AND MAINTAIN. #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES, MEAT SLICER AND ALL BURNERS. #34, MUST REPAIR/SEAL FLOORS FOR WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER; ALSO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT. #38, MUST PROPERLY INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING BOWL WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT REAR UTENSIL WASHING AREA. #39, SOILED AND CLEAN APRONS SHALL BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3PART SINK AT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS, MUST CLEAN.

17. Sep 19, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

    • 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. OBSERVED 2 BROKEN DOORS FOR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, MUST REPLCE DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES, MEAT SLICER, ALL BURNERS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND OVENS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST RERAIR/SEAL FLOOR AT REAR UTENSILS WASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.

    • 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. MUST REPAIR EAST WALL BEHIND OVEN AT REAR UTENSILS WASHING AREA, SEAL LARGE OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.

    • 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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • 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. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING BOWL WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT REAR UTENSIL WASHING AREA, SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.