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Potash Bros. Supermarket

1525 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County

186cited violations
22serious tier
33inspections
84tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
164
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026290
2025160
2024130
20233261
20222162
2021190
2020180
20193113
20183232
2017262
2016292
20152154
20144204
2013140
20112122
2010390

Inspections

  1. Jun 22, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE SINGLE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A GAP AT THE BOTTOM FROM BROKEN WEATHER STRIP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR DELI AREA WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO SHAVE OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN PRODUCE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jan 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE DOUBLE BACK DOOR WEATHER STRIP IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLING UNIT...THE DAIRY WALK IN...THE MEAT WALK IN AND SHELVINGS IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. THE MAIN FLOOR BETWEEN THE SOUP AND HOT HELD FOODS...THE DELI AREA BETWEEN THE COLD HOLD UNIT...THE FLOOR AND WALL AREA IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE WHITE FANS IN THE UPPER DELI AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP...ALSO THE FAN COVERS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

  3. Feb 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED HOLE ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE DELI AREA LEADING INSIDE THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE, DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVING... THE PRODUCE FLOOR AND FREEZER WALK INS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.. THE DAIRY COOLER WALK IN AND THE WALK IN LOCATED UPSTAIRS NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE COLD HANDLE SIDE IN THE BASEMENT AT THE PRODUCE PRODUCTION AREA.. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FAUCET IN THE BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE MENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN AND HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND OR DEBRIS...FLOOR IN THE DELI AREA NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE BUILDING UP ON THE EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jun 28, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED PAPER USED AS SHELF LINER ON GREEN SHELF IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER FROM SHELVES, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA( DELI AND HOT HOLDING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN FIRST EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN FIRST FLOOR EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM.

  5. Dec 18, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12: PREPACKAGED FOODS (SALADS, CAKES, COLD HOLDING CHICKEN MEALS, AND HOT HOLDING SANDWICHES) IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11: BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.116: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP CONTAINER SOILED LOCATED IN GARAGE STORAGE ROOM. SOILED RECEPTABLES AND WASTE HANDLING UNTIS SHALL BE CLEANED AT A FREQUENCY NECESSARY TO PREVENT THEM FROM DEVELOPING A BUILDUP OF SOIL OR BECOMING ATTRACTANTS FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: OBSERVED GARBAGE/DEBRIS/CHUNKS OF ICE ACCUMILATED ON FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WAKL-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  6. Nov 17, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12: PREPACKAGED FOODS (SALADS, CAKES, COLD HOLDING CHICKEN MEALS, AND HOT HOLDING SANDWICHES) IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11: BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11: OBSERVED WATER/ICE DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER THAT IS LOCATED IN MEAT CUTTING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR TO ENSURE THERE IS NO CONTAMINATION ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT IN THE RAW MEAT CUTTING AREA. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH/KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.116: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP CONTAINER SOILED LOCATED IN GARAGE STORAGE ROOM. SOILED RECEPTABLES AND WASTE HANDLING UNTIS SHALL BE CLEANED AT A FREQUENCY NECESSARY TO PREVENT THEM FROM DEVELOPING A BUILDUP OF SOIL OR BECOMING ATTRACTANTS FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: OBSERVED GARBAGE/DEBRIS/CHUNKS OF ICE ACCUMILATED ON FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WAKL-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 9/1/22 REPORT #:2563096 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #55) 6-501.11: OBSERVED CEILING PANELS ON CEILING OF MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DISCOLORED, BULGING, AND COLLAPSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Nov 6, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      LIQUID SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AND MAIN COOKLINE ON 1ST FLOOR. FACILITY MUST ENSURE SOAP IS PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINKS IN THE FACILITY. SOAP PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT KITCHEN LOW TEMP. DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS PROPER CONCENTRATION. COMPANY REP. ARRIVED ON SITE AND PROVIDED SANITIZER FOR DISH MACHINE. CONCENTRATION MEASURED AT 50PPM. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BAKED CHICKEN IN FRONT DELI DISPLAY COOLER HELD AT 51.6F. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF TCS ITEMS DISCARDED AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      PREPACKAGED FOODS (SALADS, CAKES, COLD HOLDING CHICKEN MEALS, AND HOT HOLDING SANDWICHES) IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED WATER/ICE DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER THAT IS LOCATED IN MEAT CUTTING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR TO ENSURE THERE IS NO CONTAMINATION ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT IN THE RAW MEAT CUTTING AREA. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH/KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP CONTAINER SOILED LOCATED IN GARAGE STORAGE ROOM. SOILED RECEPTABLES AND WASTE HANDLING UNTIS SHALL BE CLEANED AT A FREQUENCY NECESSARY TO PREVENT THEM FROM DEVELOPING A BUILDUP OF SOIL OR BECOMING ATTRACTANTS FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GARBAGE/DEBRIS/CHUNKS OF ICE ACCUMILATED ON FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WAKL-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 9/1/22 REPORT #:2563096 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #55) 6-501.11: OBSERVED CEILING PANELS ON CEILING OF MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DISCOLORED, BULGING, AND COLLAPSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Sep 1, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BAKED CHICKEN IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HELD AT 49.2F AND TUNA SALAD HELD IN DELI COOLER AT 47.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 9LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $90. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING PANELS ON CEILING OF MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DISCOLORED, BULGING, AND COLLAPSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD ABOVE CHICKEN FRYER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  9. May 17, 2022 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 AT THE THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70.8 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SMALL OPENING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMALL OPENING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE WASH BOWL IN MALE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN FIRST FLOOR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND TRASH IN THE MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE VENT IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED AN UNPROTECTED LIGHT BULB IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BUNRED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  10. Jan 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED GRAB & GO MUFFINS IN COOLER MISSING ALLERGEN/INGREDIENT INFORMATION MISSING FROM FOOD PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ALL ITEMS PREPARED AND PACKAGED ONSITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT PLATES STORED ON RACK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD & GREASE DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BASEMENT STORAGE, AND WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  11. Mar 19, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE MEAT AND DAIRY WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT AND DAIRY COOLER AND FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA . MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST CELAN AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Jun 14, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILE OF WALK IN POULTRY COOLER WITH BLACK AND WHITE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  13. Jun 7, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (TUNA SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILE OF WALK IN POULTRY COOLER WITH BLACK AND WHITE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON INSPECTION REPORT#2243574 ON 12/14/18: OBSERVED 6-501.19- OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BACK STOCK ROOM AREA REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING HINGE AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 3-307.11- OBSERVED BOTTLES OF ALCOHOL, ETC. STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH CAST IRON SEWERS LINES. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. .7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  14. Jun 6, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DISH ROOM OF DELI DEPARTMENT SANITIZING (CHLORINE) SOLUTION READING AT 0 PARTS PER MILLION (PPM) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN 25 PPM - 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NOW SANITIZING AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (VARIETY OF POTATO SALADS, VARIETY OF CHICKEN SALADS, BEEF SALAD, EGG SALAD, VARIETY OF TUNA SALADS, MEAT LOAF, SMOKED SALMON) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN DELI DISPLAY COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52.3 F - 47.8 INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS 80 LBS, COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED DELI DISPLAY COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48.2 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE DELI DISPLAY COOLER AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS. DELI DISPLAY COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. DELI DISPLAY COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILE OF WALK IN POULTRY COOLER WITH BLACK AND WHITE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON INSPECTION REPORT#2243574 ON 12/14/18: OBSERVED 6-501.19- OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BACK STOCK ROOM AREA REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING HINGE AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 3-307.11- OBSERVED BOTTLES OF ALCOHOL, ETC. STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH CAST IRON SEWERS LINES. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. .7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  15. Dec 14, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. -MEAT AND FISH DEPARTMENT -BASEMENT SALAD BAR PREP AREA, ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK - EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS IN BASEMENT - HOT DELI DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP - EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR REAR BACK STOCK AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      3-501.13- OBSERVED INTACT VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH THAWING IMPROPERLY IN FISH AND MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM VACUUM PACKAGE AND THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION OUT OF PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES AND THAW OUTSIDE OF PACKAGING UNDER REFRIGERATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE AT: -MEAT AND FISH DEPARTMENT DELI DISPLAY COOLER -HOT DELI COLD HOLING DELI UNITS/REFRIGERATORS -HOT DELI HOT HOLING DELI UNIT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11- 3-307.11- OBSERVED BOTTLES OF ALCOHOL, ETC. STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH CAST IRON SEWERS LINES. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11- OBSERVED NO TONGS OR BARRIERS STORED AT SELF SERVICE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE, IN HOT DELI AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TONGS OR BARRIERS MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID LOCATION TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION AT SELF SERVICE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-501.19- OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BACK STOCK ROOM AREA REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING HINGE AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11- OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TITLE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, LOCATED ON NORTH WALL, IN DISH WASHING AREA, IN DELI AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TILE IN SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11- OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, AS WELL AS AT SALAD PREP STATION IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

  16. May 10, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed prepackaged pastry items in multi tiered display racks, in bakery area without proper labels and dates. Informed site that once items are removed from bulk container, proper labels and dates must be provided. Instructed site to provide proper labels and dates.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dark deep grooves and stains on cutting board in basement prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed food and debris on exterior top surface of dish washing machine in deli area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed missing floor tile under prep table and under exposed hand sink, located on north wall, in dish washing area, in deli area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to provide title in said areas. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Food handler requirements not met. Instructed of the IDPH requirements: any food handler working in the city of Chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

  17. May 3, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Observed Deli display cooler at improper temperature of 48.2f, at time of inspection, holding potentially hazardous foods. Also observed two door reach-in cooler at Deli sandwich prep area, at improper temperature of 50.2f, at time of inspection, holding potentially hazardous foods. Display cooler and 2 door reach in cooler were tagged during inspection. Site also instructed to maintenance display cooler and 2 door cooler, also ensure unit maintains a temperature of 40f or less. Site instructed not to use unit. Instructed not to remove tag and to contact cdph for tag removal. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, in the following areas: - Deli Display cooler: 50.5f, 8.5lbs of Regular Tuna Salad at $84.00 46.6f 4lbs of Quiche, at a value of $3.50 50.1f, 4lbs of Spinach dip, at a value of $28.00 49.5f, 5lbs of Lite tuna salad, at a value of $45.00 50.0f, 3lbs of Lime tuna salad, at a value of $27.00 49.3f, 5lbs of Regular chicken salad, at a value of $45.00 47.5f, 2.5lbs of Lite chicken salad, at a value of $20.00 -Deli 2 door sandwich reach in cooler: 54.5f, 3lbs of Sliced tomatoes, at a value of 10.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 35lbs at total a value of $262.50 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dark deep grooves and stains on cutting board in basement prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed food and debris on exterior top surface of dish washing machine in deli area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed missing floor tile under prep table and under exposed hand sink, located on north wall, in dish washing area, in deli area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to provide title in said areas. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Food handler requirements not met. Instructed of the IDPH requirements: any food handler working in the city of Chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

  18. May 9, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DIRTY FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER AND WINE COOLERS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER AND WINE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLED WINE, BEER AND BROKEN GLASS.

  19. May 5, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (2 WHOLE COOKED CHICKENS 4LBS APPROXIMATE VALUE $25.00) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 127F AND 129F RESPECTIVELY AT A REACH-IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.HOT HOLDING UNIT IS IN WORKING ORDER MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 140F AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ABOVE STATED FOOD PRODUCT.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 39F. FACILITY GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR ABOVE STATED SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS THE WAY IN THE DELI AREA. ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE HOT WATER (MINIMUM OF 85F DEGREES AT ALL TIMES) AND COLD WATER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SLIGHT WHITE AND GRAY BULD-UP AT THE INNER PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRTY SHELVING INSIDE THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE DELI AREA WITH FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DIRTY FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER AND WINE COOLERS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER AND WINE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLED WINE, BEER AND BROKEN GLASS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR SAID LIGHT BULB OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.

  20. Jul 5, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR SAID LIGHT BULB OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.

  21. Jun 27, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED PASTA SALAD AT 43.1F,BEEF AT 48.9F,SEAFOOD SALAD AT 45.1F,,CHICKEN AT 45.6F-46.1F,FETA CHEESE AT 44.0F,HELD IN THE SALAD BAR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER AT DELI PREP AREA IN USE NOT SANITIZING, CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES,MANUAL CAN OPENERS,UTENSIL DRAWERS,CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH THE DISHWASHER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES IN DELI PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING IN THE DELI PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MEAT DEPT AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR SAID LIGHT BULB OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.

  22. Mar 24, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL SLICERS AT THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER NEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA,UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH THE STAIR WAYS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING AT ON CEILING AT TOP OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA, ON CEILING INSIDE THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER(HOLE)AND CRACKED WALL BASE BY ENTRANCE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.ALSO NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY WALLS AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH FOOD STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE ALWAYS.

  23. Mar 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SALAD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 44.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT,DELI DISPLAY COOLER AND SALAD BAR DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: ROAST BEEF(57.7F,TURKEY 44.6F,HAM 45.3F,EGG SALAD 45.6F(3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT),TUNA 44.3F,POTATO SALAD 44.5F(DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLER),EGGS 48.2F,CRAB MEAT 48.9F,COLE SLAW 47.9(SALAD BAR DISPLAY COOLER). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 126 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1000.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      NOTED EMPLOYEES CHANGING GLOVES AND MOVING FROM ONE STATION TO ANOTHER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE DELI PREP COUNTER AFTER ASSISTING CUSTOMERS REMOVED GLOVES AND WENT TO CLEAN OTHER DISPLAY COOLERS, PLAYED WITH HAIR AND HAIR NET,THEN TO DISH OUT HOT FOODS BEHIND FOOD COUNTER,TO THE DI SWASHING ROOM THEN TO PULL OUT HOT FOODS FROM WARMER AND FINALLY BACK TO THE DELI MEAT COUNTER TO PUT ON NEW GLOVES; ALL THESE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AT ANY TIME. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AT THE BASEMENT TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH GARBAGE CANS(BIG AND SMALL) AND A BOX IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL SLICERS AT THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER NEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA,UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH THE STAIR WAYS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING AT ON CEILING AT TOP OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA, ON CEILING INSIDE THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER(HOLE)AND CRACKED WALL BASE BY ENTRANCE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.ALSO NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY WALLS AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH FOOD STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH WASHER, LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE SAME 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALL INSIDE THE MEAT PREP ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE ALWAYS.

  24. Jul 31, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  25. Jul 30, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1445236 ON 7/21/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DELI PREP AREA, PRODUCE AISLE, BREAD AND PASTRY AREA, BASEMENT WINE CELLAR AND WALL ALONG THE STAIRWAY TO THE BASEMENT, AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PRODUCE AISLE AND UNDER AND AROUND THE BREAD DISPLAY CASES. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR NEAR THE BREAD STORAGE CASES. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AND BREEDING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE PRODUCE AREA AND BAKERY DISPLAY AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE WATER LINES ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY WRAP THE WATER LINES ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.

  26. Jul 28, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1445236 ON 7/21/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DELI PREP AREA, PRODUCE AISLE, BREAD AND PASTRY AREA, BASEMENT WINE CELLAR AND WALL ALONG THE STAIRWAY TO THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON TOP OF THE BAGELS IN THE SELF-SERVICE BREAD AND PASTRY CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED, SLIME AND DISCOLORATION ON THE SPRAY NOZZLES AND WATER LINES FOR THE VEGETABLES IN THE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOZZLES AND WATER LINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • 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

      SEE VIOLATION #14.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE PRODUCE STANDS AND AISLE SIGNAGE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PRODUCE AISLE AND INTERIOR OF VEGETABLE DISPLAY COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE MEN'S URINAL IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH STAINING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PRODUCE AISLE AND UNDER AND AROUND THE BREAD DISPLAY CASES. REPLACE THE STAINED FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM. REMOVE THE STANDING WATER FROM THE FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAINT THE MOLDY CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE PRODUCE AREA AND BAKERY DISPLAY AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE DELI DISHROOM. MUST INSTALL A CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE THAT PROTECTS IT FROM THE OVERHEAD DRAIN LINES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN BOTH BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.

  27. Jul 21, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE DELI HOT HOLDING CASES AND SALAD BAR. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE DELI HOT HOLDING CASES: FRIED CHICKEN AT 122F, TURKEY AT 105.8F-130F, GRAVY AT 119.8F, POLISH SAUSAGE AT 114.8F, CHEESY EGGS AT 117/1F, VEGETABLE LASAGNA AT 123F, EGG SANDWICHES AT 120.7F, HOT DOGS AT 128.3F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT THE SALAD BAR: EGGS AT 51F, CHICKEN AT 50.1F, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 56.6F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 53.9F, FETA CHEESE AT 53.2F, PASTA SALAD AT 52.5F, CUT MELON AT 50F, COOKED CORN AT 51F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $340. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE DELI PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE SO THAT 100PPM CHLORINE IS AVAILABLE AT THE FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DELI PREP AREA AND PRODUCE AISLE. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1139039 ON 7/8/13 NOT CORRECTED: 35/01 - PEELING PAINT AT CEILING ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP/ DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE DELI PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, SHELVES IN THE DELI DISHROOM, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE FLOOR TILE UNDER THE CHICKEN BROILER. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE DISHROOM FLOOR ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CORNER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DELI AREA NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE DELI DISHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

  28. Jul 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SHELVES THROUGH OUT FOOD PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE AT 1ST FLOOR, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REPLACE DAMAGED TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT AT CEILING ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP/ DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MISSING BASE BOARD ALONG WALL BASE AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK NOTED UNDER BASEMENT'S 3-COMP SINK RIGHT COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  29. Apr 18, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIDS ON THE GARABAGE DUMPSTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE DELI AREA.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DELI DISHWASH AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

  30. Apr 13, 2011 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AT 44F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE COOLER TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED ROAST BEEF AT 45.8F AND COOKED TURKEY BREAST AT 46.9F INSIDE OF THE DELI CASE COOLER. AT THE SALAD BAR OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGGS AT 50F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 52F, PASTA SALAD AT 52F, FETA CHEESE AT 54F, CUT FRUIT AT 52.5F, CHEESE AT 55F, DICED VEGETABLES AT 50F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE: GROUND BEEF AT 45F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 47.6F, PORK AT 48F, CHICKEN AT 47.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 500# OF FOOD WORTH $6600. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • 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. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIDS ON THE GARABAGE DUMPSTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE DELI AREA.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DELI DISHWASH AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

  31. Oct 14, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  32. Oct 7, 2010 Complaint · 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

      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. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063337 15.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/14/10)- #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED IN ALL PREP AREASS, #34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND OVENS, FRYERS AND ALL COOLERS IN DELI PREP AREA AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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. DELI PREP AREA STAND UP REACH IN DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DELI PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, REACH IN COOLER DOOR SLIDE RAILS AND THICK DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSER COOLER FAN GUARDS ABOVE MEAT PREP TABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

    • 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT DELI PREP AREA.

  33. Jan 21, 2010 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND IN FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT AND REPAINT OR REPALCE. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. REPLACE BROKEN AIR CURTAIN FLAPS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REPLACE ALL PITTED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE AND DELI PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED IN ALL PREP AREAS.

    • 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 REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND ON SALES FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND OVENS,FRYERS AND COOLERS IN DELI PREP AREA AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. REPAIR FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DELI AND REMOVE WATER FROM SAID AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA.

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.