La Azteca Produce

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Inspections

1. Apr 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR BY THE DOOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLER AT BUTCHER'S AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT BUTCHER'S AREA. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISPLAY COOLER, ICE MACHINE AND PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 5 DEAD FLIES AND 5 DEAD INSECTS ON SHELF NEXT TO AND ON MICROWAVE BEHIND BUTCHER DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEAD INSECTS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE THE EXTERIOR OF THE HEATING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STOVE/COOKING PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT AND STOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOPS LEFT STORED IN BUCKET OF WATER IN BATHROOM AND IN BUCKET NEAR HAND SINK IN REAR BUTCHER PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP TO ALLOW DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER, SHELVES, AND UNUSED CHAIRS STACKED AND STORED IN THE SIDE OFFICE NEXT TO BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS NOT FUNCTIONAL TO THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED GRAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS SPILLED ON FLOOR IN THE SIDE OFFICE LOCATED NEXT TO BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF FOOD SPILLAGE.

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

   Result: Pass.

4. Mar 30, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED METAL SHELVING WITHIN LARGE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND GRIME. ALL METAL SHELVING MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. Observation Type IN OUT

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED NON WORKING LARGE COLD HOLDING UNIT, OBSERVED NONWORKING ICE MACHINE WITHIN STORE. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2564211 DATED 9/23/22 #55 UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT.THIS PREMISES SHOULD BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

5. Mar 27, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150LBS OF RAW MEAT INCLUDING SHRIMP, WHOLE ROASTS, FISH, SAUSAGE, AND CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.0 - 49.9F. RAW MEAT WAS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $900 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED LARGE BUTCHER COLD HOLD UNIT AT 52F WITH TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOOD INSIDE INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 150LBS OF RAW BEEF PORK CHICKEN AND FISH. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED METAL SHELVING WITHIN LARGE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND GRIME. ALL METAL SHELVING MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS OF LARGE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND CARNITAS COOKING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN A CLEAN CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED NON WORKING LARGE COLD HOLDING UNIT, OBSERVED NONWORKING ICE MACHINE WITHIN STORE. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2564211 DATED 9/23/22 #55 UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT.THIS PREMISES SHOULD BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

6. Sep 23, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON/NEAR MEAT CUTTING BOARD. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.---CRATES USED AS ELEVATION IN KITCHEN AND WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM USE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH THAT MEETS FOOD STANDARDS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     THE CUTTING BOARD IS SEVERELY SCRATCHED, WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT. RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     BASE COVING WAS NOT FOUND ON THE FLOOR, AND WALL JUNCTURES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT AND WALK-IN COOLER. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE. ALL EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

7. Jul 28, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND CLUTTER AT PREMISES THAT MUST BE REMOVED. OLD UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND CAR SEAT INSIDE RESTROOM.

8. Apr 16, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Mar 30, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (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. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR AND HAND DRYING DEVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS)

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT/DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND SPILLS SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

   • Serious Priority

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 41, 47, 49 AND 53 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2288807 DATED 5/15/2019 NOT CORRECTED:- -41) 3-304.14 ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,INCLUDED AT FRONT COUNTER TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS. ---47) 4-101.11 MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. ---47) 4-202.16 REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM ALL THE SHELVES AND ALUMINIUM FOIL USED HAS SHELF LINER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. ---49)4-601.11(C):ICE MACHINE NOT USED TO MAKE ICE,BUT HAS A STORAGE. HOWEVER IS FILLED WITH ITEMS AND OPEN FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT.FOOD DEBRIS ON TRACK OF SLIDING DOORS OF BUTCHER DISPLAY COOLER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ---53)6-501.19: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

10. May 21, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,INCLUDED AT FRONT COUNTER TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM ALL THE SHELVES AND ALUMINIUM FOIL USED HAS SHELF LINER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ICE MACHINE NOT USED TO MAKE ICE,BUT HAS A STORAGE. HOWEVER IS FILLED WITH ITEMS AND OPEN FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT.FOOD DEBRIS ON TRACK OF SLIDING DOORS OF BUTCHER DISPLAY COOLER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      STAFF WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CEILING WALL IN SELLING AREA EXTREMELY STAINED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED/REPLACE CEILING.FOUL ODOR(MILDEW).SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING BY THE BUTCHER'S AREA,REMOVE SAID PAINT AND RE-PAINT. WALL AT COOKING AREA WITH SPATTERED LIQUID ON IT ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,BUTCHER'S AND COOKING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR CLEANING PURPOSE.SPECIALLY IN BASEMENT AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NEED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE

11. May 14, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS WASHING, RINSING AND STORING UTENSILS. EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING SOILED EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      WE OBSERVED OVER 50 ANTS ON FLOOR AT WEST WALL OF COOKING LOWER LEVEL. OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA(NO FOOD PRODUCTS) SOME FOOD EQUIPMENT.DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF BASEMENT(UNDER SHELVES,ON CEMENT LEDGE AT EAST SIDE OF WALL,ON TOP PARTIAL RUG,INSIDE NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA,ETC).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,INCLUDED AT FRONT COUNTER TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AND STORE THEM (KNIVES,STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK)ETC.CLEAN AND SANITIZE UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR-DRIED

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM ALL THE SHELVES AND ALUMINIUM FOIL USED HAS SHELF LINER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS FOR THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ICE MACHINE NOT USED TO MAKE ICE,BUT HAS A STORAGE. HOWEVER IS FILLED WITH ITEMS AND OPEN FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT.FOOD DEBRIS ON TRACK OF SLIDING DOORS OF BUTCHER DISPLAY COOLER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT FAUCET OF MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      STAFF WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CEILING WALL IN SELLING AREA EXTREMELY STAINED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED/REPLACE CEILING.FOUL ODOR(MILDEW).SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING BY THE BUTCHER'S AREA,REMOVE SAID PAINT AND RE-PAINT. WALL AT COOKING AREA WITH SPATTERED LIQUID ON IT ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,BUTCHER'S AND COOKING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR CLEANING PURPOSE.SPECIALLY IN BASEMENT AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NEED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE

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

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

      OBSERVED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. RESTORE BOTTOM OF CONDENSER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. THE FLOOR DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS OF WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO LARGE BUCKET. REPAIR CONDENSER AND ABATE LEAKING CONDITION.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED THERMOMETER INSIDE MEAT COOLER IN DISREPAIR. PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMTER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT WITHIN WASHROOM NEEDS TO BE STORED PROPERLY. ORGANIZE BROOMS AND MOPS AND HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.

13. Mar 2, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED INTERIOR OF MEAT SAW ENCRUSTED WITH MEAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT SAW AFTER EVERY USE. INTERIOR OF BUTCHER/DELI COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE. ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USEED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON LIGHTS OVER BUTCHER/DELI AREA. BURNT OUT LIGHT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED UNDER HOT LINE HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM DOOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.

14. Apr 25, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOLE IN WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

15. Apr 18, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP# 1482861, DATED 7/16/2015. VIOLATION #34;OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE SELLING AREA AND KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. VIOLATION #35; OBSERVED GRIMES WALL INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / PAINT SAID WALL.BROKEN CEILING TILES,HEAVY STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PRODUCE,AND ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. VIOLATION #36; MISSING AND BURNED LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED THROUGHOUT STORE. CUTTING BOARDS COVERED IN DEEP BLACK GROOVES, AND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN BUTCHER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS, BOTH ARE PROHIBITED, AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; MEAT SLICER, MEAT GRINDER, AND DELI MEAT SLICER. ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE. A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE 3- COMP SINK. WALL BASE RUSTED AND DAMAGED IN SMALL KITCHEN. CEILING VENT DETACHED ABOVE PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES, REPAIR WALLS, AND REPAIR CEILING VENT AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SMALL STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE BUTHCER COUNTER WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

16. Jul 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND EXPOSED INSULATION ON PIPE BEHIND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO RE-WRAP.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE SELLING AREA AND KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. COOKED FOOD UNDER THE BUTCHER'S DISPLAY COOLER,DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES IN SELLING AREA THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GRIMES WALL INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / PAINT SAID WALL.BROKEN CEILING TILES,HEAVY STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PRODUCE,AND ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING AND BURNED LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BUTCHER'S AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

17. Nov 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CUTTING BOARDS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND WOODEN PREPARATION TABLE AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TOCLEAN.

18. Jan 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

19. Jan 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD SMEARS ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES/FLOOR BASE TILES AT BUTCHER UNDER HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REPAIR WALL/FLOOR BASE, SEAL ALL CRACKS CREVICES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA ABOVE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

20. Jan 9, 2012 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

21. Jan 6, 2012 License · 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

      MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR,GAP OF 1/2INCH.NO CITATION ISSSUED, NOT OPERATING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE OR RESEAL RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FRONT WINDOW LEDGE(BUILD-UP DUST AND PEELING PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL ALL WALLS AND CEINLING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED WALIN COOLER(SOUTH WALL).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE A COOKING STEM THERMOMETER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED FROM FLOOR(6" FROM FLOOR) IN BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.DETAIL CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AROUND THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER(FOOD DEBRIS).

22. Jan 4, 2012 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.