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Potash Gourmet 44

175 E DELAWARE PL, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

65cited violations
3serious tier
19inspections
28tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1822782
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025171
2024110
20232130
2022120
2021161
2020110
2019180
2018130
2017260
2016141
2015210
2014250
2013120
2011260

Inspections

  1. Nov 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NOTED NO CERTIIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWALS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

      NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF THE FOOD ITEMS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR ROOM USED FOR STORAGE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

  2. Jul 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF OVEN IN REAR PREP INCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Oct 30, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERSW THROUGHOUT GROCERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, DUST AND SOILED RESIDUES NEAR PRODUCE AND DAIRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MIDDLE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CFM ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

  4. Oct 23, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERSW THROUGHOUT GROCERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED EXPIRED CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS THAT ARE NOT EXPIRED AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING SANITIZER STRENGHT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, DUST AND SOILED RESIDUES NEAR PRODUCE AND DAIRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MIDDLE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CFM ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

  5. Jun 2, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      No certified Food service manager on site while handling and serving TCs foods ( soup, deli meat...) Instructed to have. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

  6. Jun 17, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI AREA. FOUND TATER TOTS @ 110.1F; BREAKFAST SANDWICHES @ 117.1-119.3F; SCRAMBELED EGGS @ 121.4F-122.9F; AND SAUSAGE @ 112.6F. MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN HOT HOLDING. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON CEILING OF 6 DOOR FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR, AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INTO BUCKET ON FLOOR BELOW IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

  7. Aug 5, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      DELI MEAT SLICER BEHIND BLADE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Mar 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      - OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" PACKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY AT THIS TIME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      - OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      - MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL MANAGERS.

  9. Jan 30, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETERS BROKEN AT MILK REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETERS.

  10. Jan 17, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jan 10, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      DISH WASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED, VERY SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR DRAIN LINES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WOODEN BOXES USED AS SHELVES IN DELI COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT SLICER AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WASH CLOTH HUNG ON ELECTRIC CONDUITS TO DRY IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

  12. Jul 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND 20# OF HAM AT 51.5F, 20# OF TURKEY BREAST AT 48.0F, 10# OF AMERICAN CHEESE AT 51.3F, AND 15# OF ROAST BEEF AT 48.9F IN THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. FOUND 5# OF FRIED CHICKEN AT 120.4F AD 5# OF FRIED CATFISH AT 128.6F AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 75# OF FOOD WORTH $700. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BUILDUP ON THE SIDE WALL AND SPRINKLERS UNDER THE HOODVENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE TRACK ON THE SLIDING DOORS ATTACHED TO THE DELI COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUIDLUP AND MAINTIAN.

  13. Oct 16, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Jul 29, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT OUT IN 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON DISPLAY FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

  15. Nov 19, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Jun 13, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF 2 DOOR DELI PREP COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO IT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE BOTTOM WINDOW LEDGES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE, DUST AND/OR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WINDOW SEALS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST: HOOD VENTS, CEILING VENT OVER SLICERS AND WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOP SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA FAUCET BASES LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SPRAYER HEAD HOSEIN DISREPAIR AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING INTO THE RINSE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE TO PREVENT EXCESS HANGING.

  17. Nov 12, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE PREP TABLE CABINETS BELOW THE MEAT SLICER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE SALAD BAR.

  18. Sep 16, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Sep 9, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      (7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND FOLLOWING FOODS OUT OF CODE ON OPEN COOLER SHELF: 3-JARS OF MIRACLE WHIP DRESSING (EXP.-8/18/11); COOKED (PRE-PACKED) CHICKEN, TURKEY SANDWICHES, CHEESE MUFFIN, MASHED POTATO (EXP.-FROM 9/5-8/11). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS. TOTAL AMT.=$37.00 WITH TOTAL WT.=6.5 LBS.) All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.

    • 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

      (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 12-SMALL FLIES ON BOXES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; 5-ON WALL ABOVE THE BOXES OF BANANA; 5-ON CEILING ABOVE THE BANANA DISPLAY RACK (FRONT OF STORE). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CELAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IS VERY RUSTY-MUST SEAL. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DUSTY VENTS AT FRUIT/CHEESE & VEGETABLE DISPLAY CASES, & INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM & INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE MOP SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS/CEILING AFFECTED BY PESTS MUST CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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.