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Morelia Supermarket #2

4833 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

200cited violations
8serious tier
31inspections
87tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1648410
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263170
20253102
20242200
20232121
20221120
20212170
20201101
2019190
2018160
20171122
20163110
2015131
2014170
20132110
20123181
20112110
20102140

Inspections

  1. Mar 4, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112 OBSERVED BROKEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN DAIRY COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER IN DELIVERY BAY UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT AND UPSTAIRS HOT FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  2. Feb 17, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112 OBSERVED BROKEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN DAIRY COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT AND UPSTAIRS HOT FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  3. Feb 5, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED BROKEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN DAIRY COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NEAR OFFICE AND IN BAKERY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND FRYER, AND UNDER LARGE STORAGE RACK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

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

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT AND UPSTAIRS HOT FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  4. Oct 14, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14// NOTED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOPS/CUTTING BOARDS AND IN CRATE UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION TO HOLD CLOTHS IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS IN MEAT DEPARTEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  5. Oct 8, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14// NOTED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOPS/CUTTING BOARDS AND IN CRATE UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION TO HOLD CLOTHS IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS IN MEAT DEPARTEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13 (B:3) NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION#2624400 DATED 9/25/2025: (38) OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLYS CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DOUGH TABLE IN THE BAKERY. AND APPROXIMATELY 10 FLYING THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

  6. Sep 25, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HOT WATER AT SEVERAL HANDSINKS IN BASEMENT NOT REACHING THE MINIMUM REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. HANDSINK IN TORTILLA PREP AREA 68.7 F, PRODUCE PREP AREA 69.6 F AND BATHROOM HAND SINK 81.5 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. FACILITY MAINTAINCE RESTORED HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

      OBSERVED "COSTILLAS" (BEEF RIBS) DATED 9/22/25 ON RACK IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER WITH WHITE MOLD. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT $140. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLYS CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR UNDER DOUGH TABLE IN BAKERY. AND APPROXIMATELY 10 FLYING THROUGHOUT BAKERY DEPARTEMNT AND IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOPS/CUTTING BOARDS AND IN CRATE UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION TO HOLD CLOTHS IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS IN MEAT DEPARTEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jun 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP ROOM RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY CILANTROS BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE BINS OF RICE TO NOT BE LABELED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE BINS WITH NAME OF CONTENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN THE MEAT PREPARATION AREA AND BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT COVERS IN THE MEAT GRINDING ROOM, PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, BAKERY WALK IN COOLER, AND THE BEEF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVERS FREE OF DUST ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRUIT PREP ROOM ON BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE DUMPSTER ARE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE PRESENT ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FISH AND SHRIMP COOLER AND UNDER THE PRODUCE SHELVES DIRECTLY ACROSS THE FISH AND SHRIMP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE EXHAUST HOOD TO NOT BE TURNING ON OR MISSING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT WORKING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT FOR FACILITY AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN CEILING TO NOT BE WORKING IN THE WALK IN DAIRY COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN AREA.

  8. May 28, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT FRUIT PREP ROOM RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY WIPING CLOTHES BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAKERY RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY BRUSH BEING PLACED INSIDE IT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE BINS OF RICE TO NOT BE LABELED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE BINS WITH NAME OF CONTENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN THE MEAT PREPARATION AREA AND BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED AT THE FRUIT PREP ROOM AND ALSO THE HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT COVERS IN THE MEAT GRINDING ROOM, PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, BAKERY WALK IN COOLER, AND THE BEEF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVERS FREE OF DUST ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE DUMPSTER ARE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE PRESENT ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FISH AND SHRIMP COOLER AND UNDER THE PRODUCE SHELVES DIRECTLY ACROSS THE FISH AND SHRIMP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE EXHAUST HOOD TO NOT BE TURNING ON OR MISSING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT WORKING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT FOR FACILITY AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN CEILING TO NOT BE WORKING IN THE WALK IN DAIRY COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN AREA.

  9. Apr 26, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--OBSERVED PACKAGED SALSAS AND PASTA FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITH A LABEL WHICH IS MISSING THE NET QUANTITY OF ITEM. MUST INCLUDE THE NET QUANTITY ON LABEL. OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PACKAGED JELLO FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH ALL INFORMATION (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, NAME OF FOOD, NET QUANTITY, INGREDIENTS (IF MORE THAN 2, ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12--OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF FLOUR AND NUMEROUS OF SPICES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA MISSING COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM. MUST PROVIDE TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12--OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES AT CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15-- OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW HAND SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-202.18--OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REGULARLY.

  10. Apr 24, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF FLOUR AND NUMEROUS OF SPICES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA MISSING COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM. MUST PROVIDE TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED SALSAS AND PASTA FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITH A LABEL WHICH IS MISSING THE NET QUANTITY OF ITEM. MUST INCLUDE THE NET QUANTITY ON LABEL. OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PACKAGED JELLO FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH ALL INFORMATION (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, NAME OF FOOD, NET QUANTITY, INGREDIENTS (IF MORE THAN 2, ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT SEAFOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES AT CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL SINKS RANGING BETWEEN 60-90F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW HAND SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REGULARLY.

  11. Jul 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO WORKING METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FACILITY PURCHASED METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND IT IS NOW ON SITE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.) WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE MEAT DEPARTMENT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE SEAFOOD SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT CUTTING BOARD FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND THE DAIRY/PREP WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN DISREPAIR; INTERIOR BOTTOM METAL PANEL IS PEELING OFF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION THROUGHOUT ALL DEPARTMENTS AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION AND PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND ALLOWS FOR ADEQUATE FLOOR CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND BLACK RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE AND ON THE GASKETS OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT. FOUND A HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP COOLER AND TO REMOVE ICE FROM WALK-IN FREEZER, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE LEFT COMPARTMENT ON THE FRUIT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ALSO FROM THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE ON THE MEAT DEPARTMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE DAIRY/PREP WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND BROKEN/MISSING BASE COVING IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT BEHIND THE LARGE FLOOR MIXERS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE SEAFOOD WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE ELECTRICAL BOXES ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, RE-ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS, AND STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE FLOOR CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE OVENS AND FRYERS LOCATED BEHIND THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Jul 8, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES BEHIND MEAT COUNTER AND DELI DEPARTMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES STORED AND USED FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION IN THE HALLWAY BETWEEN MEAT COUNTER AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION.

  13. Jun 25, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND MEAT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED 2 PREP AREAS WITHOUT REQUIRED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL A DEDICATED HAND WASHING SINK IN REFRIGERATED ROOM (NEXT TO MEAT COUNTER) WITH PREP EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS MEAT GRINDER; MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN AREA WITH MACHINE USED TO GRIND MASA IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD PLUMBED WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN IN THESE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TP PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES BEHIND MEAT COUNTER AND DELI DEPARTMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREAS. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THIS AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES STORED AND USED FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION IN THE HALLWAY BETWEEN MEAT COUNTER AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZEE WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR COOKING CARNITAS PREP AREA AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEXT TO UNUSED WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED MOP AFTER USE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2456387 ON 11/06/2020 #55 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED PEELING PAINT, AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON WEST SIDE OF STORE, NEAR DOOR TO BACK HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. #56 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT NEAR REAR STAIRS TO PROPERLY CLEAN AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN BAKERY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  14. Nov 6, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED 2 PREP AREAS WITHOUT REQUIRED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL A DEDICATED HAND WASHING SINK IN REFRIGERATED ROOM (NEXT TO MEAT COUNTER) WITH PREP EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS MEAT GRINDER; MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN AREA WITH MACHINE USED TO GRIND MASA IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD PLUMBED WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN IN THESE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOUND RIBS @ 107.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. FOUND LIVER @ 44F; CHICKEN @ 44.4F; BEEF @ 45.8F-47.4; GROUND BEEF @ 47.8F; AND TACO MEAT(BEEF) @ 55.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION 3-501.16(A:1) FOR CITATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION ON GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REMOVE OR RESURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED UTENSILS (LARGE POTS AND BLUE BARRELS) TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE UTENSILS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON COMPRESSOR OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND PIPES UNDER RIGHT BASIN, AND LEAK UNDER LEFT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED PEELING PAINT, AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON WEST SIDE OF STORE, NEAR DOOR TO BACK HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN BETWEEN TILES IN FLOORS IN BAKERY. MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN AREA IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT NEAR REAR STAIRS TO PROPERLY CLEAN AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN BAKERY.

  15. Mar 13, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (CEVICHE). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT FOR THE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED CHORIZO STORED BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. PREMISES HAS A LAB TEST FROM 2007. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT LAB TEST FOR WATER ACTIVITY AND pH FOR CHORIZO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE HOT FOOD AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES AND HANDSINK IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE BAKERY AND HOT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE BAKERY AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINKS. REPLACE THE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. REPAIR THE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.

  16. Jan 10, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED COOKED RICE AND COOKED MEAT STORED INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY PREP AREA, UNDER THE STAIRS IN BASEMENT, BEHIND CAN STORAGE RACKS, INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER AND UNDER THE BEAN SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET BASES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND FAUCET TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT, REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT, AND REAR FOOD PACKING AREA IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER SUCH AS PLASTIC BAGS, CARDBOARD BOXES AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

  17. Jan 27, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED BEEF 44.4F,70LBS. COOKED RIBS 44.4F-46.6F,50LBS. COOKED STEAK 48.2F,120LBS. COOKED PABLANO PEPPERS 44.6F-43.8F,40LBS. PASTA 45.4F-46.9F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.290LBS.$1430.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF AND NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A LARGE FOIL PAN ON TOP OF HAND SINK BASIN AND NO PAPER TOWELS IN BAKERY PREP AREA.ALSO A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.ARTICLES WHERE REMOVED FROM SINKS AND TOWELS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN BAKERY PREP AREA,MAIN KITCHEN.REPACKAGED TORTILLA CHIPS ON DISPLAY SHELF FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BAKERY WALK IN COOLER DOOR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM TORTILLA CHIP DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR,RUST FROM GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMP SINK IN DELI/MEAT PREP AND BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM BAKERY-WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,ROLLING CARTS,OVER SHELF,BAKERY PREP AREA EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,FLOOR MIXERS,PRESSOR,FRYER CABINET,TORTILLA MACHINE,DOUGH MACHINE.HOT FOODS AREA-WRAPPING STATION AND PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNITS.MAIN PREP AREA-GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,CAN OPENER BLADE,MEAT SLICER,WRAPPING STATION.BASEMENT PREP AREA-PREP TABLE AND CORN GRINDER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA,MAIN KITCHEN.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR 3- COMP SINK IN BAKERY PREP AREA,MAIN KITCHEN,DELI/MEAT PREP AREA UNDER FLOOR MATS,BASEMENT AREA IN FRONT OF STAIR CASE AND NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BAKERY- SMALL HOLES IN WALL UNDER SHELVING UNIT ,LOOSE WALL BASE,STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING BRICKS AT WALL BEHIND OVENS.HOT FOODS AREA-CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND PARTION WALLS,FILTERS AND HOOD IN BAKERY PREP AREA.MAIN KITCHEN-CLEAN LIGHTSHIELD,HOOD AND FILTERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON BASEMENT CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,MAIN KITCHEN CEILING AND DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA,WALK IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT DELI/MEAT 3- COMP SINK AND BAKERY,MISSING TOP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Aug 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DRYED CHILIES BEING CLEANED, STORED IN A GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTATINER, BAGGIE/ZIPLOC.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN. CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER SHOP, COOKING AREA #10 CAN OPENER, SLICER (DELI), AND VEGETABLE CHOPPER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM REAR COOKING AREA, AND BASEMENT FLOOR, REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE CEILING PEELING PAINT OVER BUTCHER CUTTING TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL. ALSO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BAKERY OVER DISPLAY CASES,CLEAN WALL AND CEILING FRONT MILK COOLER AND BAKERY AREA BEHIND FLOOR MIXERS.

  19. Feb 17, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  20. Feb 5, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, PREMISES WAS NOTIFIED ON 6/24/2015 REPORT#1464979, TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER SHOP BROWN AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE OVENS, STOVE AND THE MEAT PACKING MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FREEZER FLOOR DRAIN ICED UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT STORE, AND BASEMENT LADIES ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY VENTS IN FRONT REAR MEAT COUNTERS.ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BAKERY,BUTCHER SHOP, REAR PREP KITCHEN AND COOKED FOOD SECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE LIGHT OUT IN MILK COOLER, SHIELD FILLED WITH WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BOXES OF PRODUCE ON THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

  21. Jun 24, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 10 POUNDS COOKED RICE AT 65.6F, 10 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.9F, AND 10 POUNDS COOKED PORK TAMALES AT 62.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. 30 POUNDS COOKED FOOD DISPOSED. VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY 150.OO DOLLARS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

  22. Feb 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shelving/racks that had exposed raw wood in meat department, shall be repaired/sealed. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be replaced/repaired.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). cooler shelving/racks in dairy department , produce department not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in walk in cooler , walk in freezer (bsmt)under shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in rear storage area 1st floor not clean need cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged/missing, stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, rear storage areas 1 st floor, and bathrooms shall be replaced/repaired. peeling paint in bakery area, and in bsmt by walk in coolers, shall be repaired/sealed

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Steam table was missing light shields, must provide light shield to steam table.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  23. Jul 30, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAKERY AREA BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BAKERY AREA, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER THE SAME AREA,

  24. Jul 22, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      ENCLOSED OVER HEAD SLIDING DOCK AREA OUTER DOOR WHERE WALK-IN COOLER AND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AREA STORED, HAS ABOUT 30 FLIES FLYING AROUND, AND OVER HEAD DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND REPLACE FLY TRAPS IN SAME AREA, MUST COMPLETELY SEAL DOCK AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN COOKING AREAS BETWEEN PREP TABLES,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND CLEAN CAN OPENER IN COOKING AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND ELEVATOR, AND MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISE AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN/REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS THATS NOT CLEAN IN COOKING AREA, OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER, AND NOT SHIELDED IN WALK-IN COOLER,

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INCLUDING ENCLOSED GARBAGE/COOLER AREA,

  25. Jul 24, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Sinks, utensils, cutting boards, interior ice machine panel, can opener, prep tables, cooking equipment, display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

  26. Jul 12, 2012 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

      Outer openings not protected or roent proofed. Observed outer set of entry doors with 1/4 inch gap in corners. Also, noted 10-15 houseflies through-out kitchen and bakery. Instructed to rodent proof front entry doors to prevent rodent and insect entry and remove all live fly activity. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Previous minor violations not corrected 3-12-2012, report #167105: -30 Deli meats not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to manager when seal has been broken on deli loaves, must re-label use-by-date within 5 days. -35 Ceiling not maintained in butcher or bakery. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint and replace worn ceiling tile. -38 Sprayers on 3 comp sink in kitchen and butcher not maintained. Instructed to adjust spring and have elevated above waterline. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Sinks, utensils, cutting boards, interior ice machine panel, can opener, prep tables, cooking equipment, display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Several light bulbs not working in butcher area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to remove ice scoop from inside ice machine and store in sanitize holder or container.

  27. Mar 12, 2012 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 24 lbs of skin-on pork belly in hot unit at 115.2 F. Instructed manager that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below cold or 140 F or above hot. Crtiical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded, value $120.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Deli meats not properly labeled or dated. Instructed manager when seal has been broken on deli loaves, must re-label use-by-date within 5 days.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting boards worn in butcher area. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards or resurface smooth.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Can opener, storage racks in bakery, bakery walk-in cooler, fan covers, sinks, utensils and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor thru-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall behind exposed hand sink in butcher and prep table not maintained. Instructed to seal hole in wall and replace damaged ceramic wall tile. Floor and wallbase not sealed in bakery. Instructed to install rubber coving along wallbase. Ceiling not maintaining in butcher or bakery. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint and replace worn ceiling tile.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Several in produce and butcher light bulbs not provided with end caps. Instructed to install end caps.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Sprayers on 3 comp sink in kitchen and butcher not maintained. Instructed to adjust spring and have elevated above waterline. Faucet at rear utility sink leaking. Instructed to replace faucet. Also, replace faucet at exposed hand sink in butcher and bakery.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer not provided in bakery cooler. instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

  28. Jul 20, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: STORAGE/DISPLAY RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, STORAGE (PAN) RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BAKERY SECTION, BAKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHORIZO DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND DELI SECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES. STOCKS AND USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA, WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP.---------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND/OR REPAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAP ABOVE ONION STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT.-------LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA (BROKEN SPRAYER) AT LEFT SIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE STOCKS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

  29. Mar 2, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR RECEIVING AREA AND IN BAKERY SECTION.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT MEAT GRINDING/STORAGE COOLER BY MEAT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE TORTILLA GRINDER IN THE BASEMENT AND MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MEAT PREP LINE AND NEEDS LIGHTSHIED INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ABOVE MOPSINK IN THE KITCHEN.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN WATER METER ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  30. Jun 24, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS IN THE KITCHEN, UNABLE TO FIT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF THE SAID POTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, MEAT PREP AREA, BAKERY PREP AREA, AND AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAKERY SECTION (NOTED WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP).--- MUST REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND ICE MACHINE DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND PALLETS, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. NOTED DRIED FOOD PARTICLES, GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER IN DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED SOME LIGHTS WITHOUT SHIELD INSIDE BREAD DISPLAY CABINET, AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BAKERY PREP AND IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.----MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULBS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT WITH SPRAYER WITHOUT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO REACH 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.----- MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT MOPSINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.-----MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAINSTOPPERS AT ALL (6) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---- NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IN MEAT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  31. May 20, 2010 Canvass · 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS IN THE KITCHEN, UNABLE TO FIT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF THE SAID POTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, MEAT PREP AREA, BAKERY PREP AREA, AND AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAKERY SECTION (NOTED WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP).--- MUST REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND ICE MACHINE DOOR.

    • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND PALLETS, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. NOTED DRIED FOOD PARTICLES, GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.

    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER IN DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NOTED SOME LIGHTS WITHOUT SHIELD INSIDE BREAD DISPLAY CABINET, AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BAKERY PREP AND IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.----MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULBS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT WITH SPRAYER WITHOUT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO REACH 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.----- MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT MOPSINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.-----MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAINSTOPPERS AT ALL (6) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---- NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IN MEAT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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.