Bockwinkel's

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Inspections

1. Apr 28, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4 GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS SWEEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

2. May 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 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

     4-202.15 OBSERVED CAN OPENER ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND OR REPLACE BLADE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

3. Apr 22, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLE IN DELI AREA TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATO AT 58.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $18.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NOTED FLY STRIP HANGING DIRECTLY IN PREP/DISH ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST REMOVE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CAN OPENER ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND OR REPLACE BLADE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

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

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 2ND SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

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

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE HAND SINK (MIDDLE 2nd) BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER HAS A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

5. Oct 31, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Oct 24, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON REAR PREP TABLE NEAR CAN OPENER, 2 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO RECEPTACLE AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 13 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP ON CARDBOARD BOXES, ON PREP TABLES, AND FLYING THROUGHOUT STORAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES IN REAR WITH SLIDING DRAWERS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS DELI DISPLAY CASE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD RESIDUES ON INTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED OBSERVED HOOD ABOVE BREAD OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SAID DEBRIS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED ONE OF 3 HANDSINKS LOCATED IN DELI PREP IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING RACKS ON FLOORS THROUGOUT REAR PREP AND DAIRY COOLER NEAR EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Dec 27, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN DELI AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MEAT WRAPPING MACHINE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER HAD MEAT DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDERNEATH BELT DRIVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, AND SOUTH CORNER OF THE DELI MILK CRATES USED TO STORE CLEANING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO USE STORAGE RACKS FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

8. Feb 16, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Feb 9, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND AOUT 15 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN/ DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROLS SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLLATION 7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SLOW DRAINAGE FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FLY TRAP MOUNTED ABOVE CLEAN POT AND PANS AND SMALL DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE A WAY FROM ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS.

11. Feb 5, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND 15 LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF IN TOMATO SAUCE AT 74.3F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MOP BUCKETS STORED NEXT TO FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD IN DELI DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

12. Apr 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      - THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT AT HANDWASH SINKS.

    • 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 "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE COOLER BY THE DELI WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. REQUIRED LABEL INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY AT THIS TIME.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      - MUST PROVIDE/DESIGNATE A FOOD PREP SINK FOR THE FRONT DELI PREP 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

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES, AND MAINTAIN.

13. Feb 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON DELI REACH IN COOLERS SLIDE IN/OUT DOOR RAILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLERS DOOR RAILS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

14. Jan 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INOPERABLE THERMOMETR IN DELI COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SANITIZING BUCKET STORED TOO CLOSE TO MEAT SLICERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

15. Feb 5, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WOMENS WASH ROOM RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

16. Oct 20, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      COMPLETE SHELVING IN DISPLAY AREA AND WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, DISPLAY SHELVES, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF DUST BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISPLAY AREA, REAR, WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS OF DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS IN UNITS WHERE MISSING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON PREMISES ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.