Mariano's #8516

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	3	14	4
2025	1	7	2
2024	3	25	0
2023	1	6	1
2021	1	7	1
2020	3	19	2
2019	2	13	1
2018	2	16	1
2017	3	12	0
2016	2	15	1
2015	2	19	2
2014	1	2	0

Jun 30, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 8LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS IN THE HOT HOLDING BUFFET AT 96.4 F AND 6LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN BURRITOS IN THE HOT HOLDING BUFFET AT 122.4-125.1F. ALL DISCARDED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BASE OF WALL, AND BEHIND DONUT FRYER IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 31, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 23, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE BAR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE BAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE GLASSWARE WAS BEING WASHED. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 160.F ON THE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A FINAL TEMPERATURE OF 180.F OR GREATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS WHOLE CHICKENS EACH IN THEIR ORIGINAL PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR SELLING IN HOT HOLDING DISPLAY IMPROPERLY COOLING INSIDE THE COOKING PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER FROM THE PREVIOUS DAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 47.8F AND 49.2F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND TIME/TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED COOKED CHICKEN IN THE HOT HOLDING BUFFET AT 111.9F AND COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE KITCHEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 128.1 & 124.3F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. THE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT FOOD PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT OR REPAIR THE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ON THE UNIT.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED DELI PREP AREA TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A DIRTY METAL GARBAGE CART IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE BAR.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A WRAPPING GUARD ON THE LIDS OF THE BULK FOODS AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY AND HOT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAKERY AND HOT FOOD PREP. MUST BE REMOVED OR REPLACE.-----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE CLOSET UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-15-25 REPORT #2620609 NOT CORRECTED. #47- NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT SOME PARTS OF THE STORE INCLUDING DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.#51-: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCETS OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE PREP SINK AT THE HOT FOOD KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SPILL ON WALL BEHIND THE GRILL AT SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Jul 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SEAWEED 44.1F, CALIFORNIA MAKI 52.4F,SPRING ROLLS 54.4F, SALMON & TUNA POKE COMBO 52.3F, POKE BOWL 54.3F, CRAB RANGOON 50.7F, CHICKEN DUMPLING 48.3F, SHRIMP 52.5F, TUNA POKE 51.6F, SHRIMP ROLLS 57.2F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER USED FOR SUSHI TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTILL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATUR OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED EVIDENCE OF ANIMALS (DOGS) BROUGHT INSIDE THE PREMISE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT ARE NOT SERVICE DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS WITH PROOF THAT THE ANIMAL IS A SERVICE DOG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT SOME PARTS OF THE STORE INCLUDING DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCETS OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE PREP SINK AT THE HOT FOOD KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL AT THE MEAT COUNTER), AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SPILL ON WALL BEHIND THE GRILL AT SAME.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Jun 4, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT MEAT AND SEA FOOD DEPARTMENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DELI COUNTER DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND INSIDE MET CUTTING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, CUTTING MEAT ROOM, DELI DEPARTMENT, AND JUICE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL AND CEILING INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

May 30, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT MEAT AND SEA FOOD DEPARTMENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DELI COUNTER DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND INSIDE MET CUTTING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, CUTTING MEAT ROOM, DELI DEPARTMENT, AND JUICE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL AND CEILING INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE MILK COOLER IN FRONT PREP STARBUCKS AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALLTIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDIG.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN THE JUICING DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN JUICING DEPARTMENT.

Jan 5, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS IE: ASSORTED HOT PIZZA SLICES AND COOKIES ON DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AT THE HOT FOODS PREP AREA DISPLAY WITH MISSING SNEEZE GUARDS AND FOODS OPEN, NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC AND CONTAMINATION. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO PRE-PACKAGE THE PIZZA SLICES AND COOKIES AS OTHER READY TO EAT FOODS ON DISPLAY WERE BEING SOLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE FRESH JUICING PREP AREA COOLER AND THE BAR COOLER DOORS. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED PEELING PLASTIC STICKER ON THE INSIDE DOOR OF THE FRESH JUICING PREP AREA FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BAKERY AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAM/CREVICE. MUST REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HOT FOODS PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING AND COMPRESSOR FANS INSIDE THE PRODUCE STORAGE COOLER.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE MEAT STORAGE COOLER DIRTY WITH POOLING LIQUID AND DEBRIS.----POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND HOT FOODS PREP AREA COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

May 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
Severity not stated
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NEEDS TO BE PROVIDED.
Serious Priority
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

A CUNSUMER ADVISORY NEEDS TO BE POSTED IN BUTCHER AREA WHERE PATRONS CAN CHOOSE A STEAK, BURGER OR FISH TO HAVE GRILLED TO ORDER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMTERS THROUGHOUT STORE ON COLD HOLDING DISPLAY COOLERS. NEED TO HAVE WORKING THERMOMTERS ON ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, REFRIGERATED CASES AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE NON-FOOD CONTACT PORTION OF THE JUICING EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE PANEL, WHICH INCLUDES THE MOTOR AND OTHER MECHANISMS THAT NEED TO BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AND CLEANED IN DETAIL. THESE PARTS OF THE THE MACHINE NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND TOILET OF STAFF WASHROOM IN REAR OF WAREHOUSE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SINK AND ABOVE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE

May 15, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AT COOKING REAR AREA(CHICKEN). REPAIR/REPLACE
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CAN OPENER IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IS RUSTY(INCLUDED THE BLADE),CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE. BLADE AT CAN OPENER AT DELI DEPARTMENT IS NOT CLEANED,GRIME AT BLADE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME,DEBRIS,ITEMS AND DUST BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: BUTCHER'S/COOKING AREA,UNDER COOLER UNITS AT DELI,FISH AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO WATER ON FLOOR AT MENTIONED AREA. KEEP AREA DRY.

May 7, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES, AND THE WHITE PANEL WERE ICE IS RELEASED TO AN ICE CONTAINER,BOTTOM PART OD THE UNIT. ICE IS USED TO DISPLAY FISH WITHOUT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS REAR STORAGE AND BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AT COOKING REAR AREA(CHICKEN). REPAIR/REPLACE -
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CAN OPENER IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IS RUSTY(INCLUDED THE BLADE),CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE. BLADE AT CAN OPENER AT DELI DEPARTMENT IS NOT CLEANED,GRIME AT BLADE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME,DEBRIS,ITEMS AND DUST BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: BUTCHER'S/COOKING AREA,UNDER COOLER UNITS AT DELI,FISH AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO WATER ON FLOOR AT MENTIONED AREA. KEEP AREA DRY.

May 5, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. -
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT COOKING FRONT AREA(CHICKEN),ALSO AT BUTCHER'S AREA.UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK AT MEAT FISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. STORED INSIDE THE SINK WAS ICE SCOOP AND ANOTHER HANDWASHING SINK A BOTTLE SPRAYER WAS STORED INSIDE . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVED BOTH ITEMS FROM SAID SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES, AND THE WHITE PANEL WERE ICE IS RELEASED TO AN ICE CONTAINER,BOTTOM PART OD THE UNIT. ICE IS USED TO DISPLAY FISH WITHOUT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS REAR STORAGE AND BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND VARIOUS KIND OF LUNCH MEAT AND VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE STORED INSIDE THE SELF SERVE TO GO COOLER .TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 45.7F TO 48.9F; SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 46.8F TO 48.6F; SLICED BEEF FROM 44.6F TO 50.1F;SLICED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50F TO 51.3F; ALL FOOD REMOVED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 106.88,VALUE 813.17. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND SELF SERVE DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT OF DELI COUNTER, AIR TEMP OF 45.4F TO 45.6F. COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AT COOKING REAR AREA(CHICKEN). REPAIR/REPLACE -
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CAN OPENER IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IS RUSTY(INCLUDED THE BLADE),CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE. BLADE AT CAN OPENER AT DELI DEPARTMENT IS NOT CLEANED,GRIME AT BLADE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME,DEBRIS,ITEMS AND DUST BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: BUTCHER'S/COOKING AREA,UNDER COOLER UNITS AT DELI,FISH AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO WATER ON FLOOR AT MENTIONED AREA. KEEP AREA DRY.

Sep 23, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN DELI AND HOT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR FREEZER IN THE HOT FOODS PREP AREA, REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON PREP COOLER IN VERO CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON ICING STATION IN BAKERY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINKS IN MEAT/GRILL AND VERO CAFE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE WATER ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR BEHIND MEAT SERVICE COUNTER, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA IN VERO CAFE, AND FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN FREEZERS ON DOCK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASES ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS IN HOT FOOD AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN STORAGE AREA IN VERO CAFE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Apr 9, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT SELF SERVICE SALAD SALAD STATION: 49.1F, 3LBS SEAFOOD SALAD, $28.00 48.4F, 2LBS OF CHICKEN FRIED FRITTERS, $7.00 47.8F, 4LBS OF FALAFEL, $12.00 46.0F, 2LBS OF TUNA SALAD, $14.00 46.7F, 1LBS OF IMITATION CRAB, $3.00 46.3F, 4LBS OF ORZO PASTA, $12.00 46.7F, 4LBS OF PASTA SALAD, $12.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 20LBS, AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $88.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UNABLE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -DELI DISPLAY COOLER -SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER -SALAD DISPLAY COOLER -MEAT/CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE AT SAID LOCATION FOR EASY VIEW OF INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN SMOOTHIE STATION SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN VERO AND COFFEE DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK, INLET WATER LINE, IN BAKE SHOP PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT # 2184747, DATE 7/18/18, NOT POSTED NOR AVAILABLE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT # 2064224, DATE 6/13/17 WAS POSTED AT CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK DISPLAY CASE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMER, AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Jul 18, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN VERO/GELATO DEPARTMENT AND MEET DEPARTMENT BEEF DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN VERO DEPARTMENT SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SALAD DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT VERO/GELATO DEPARTMENT AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
Serious Priority
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN VERO AND COFFEE DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON VERO/GELATO DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY MOP SINK. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON DELI DEPARTMENT ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 3, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN CUT VEGETABLE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE SALAD WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ALONG THE WALLBASE IN BAKERY DEPT, WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER, SUSHI DEPT, HOT FOOD BACKROOM AND UNDER AND AROUND DOUGHNUT DEEPFRYER MUST 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 IN MEAT DEPT BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND DELI BACKROOM BEHIND ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ON BACK HOT FOOD ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN DELI DEPT, HOT FOODS BACKROOM AND MEAT FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN DELI DEPT AND BAKERY FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN BAKERY DEPT, DELI BACKROOM AND HOT FOODS BACKROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR THE MEAT DEPARTMENT BEEF DISPLAY CASE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 13, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 6-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS (LAST DOOR) IN THE HOT FOODS REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS IN THE HOT FOOD, DELI, AND BAKERY PREP AREAS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVE IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING PREP AREAS; HOT FOODS, TACO BAR, BAKERY, DELI & FRESH MEAT. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR DOCK AREA, AND IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DELI REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1-COMP SINK IN FRESH MEAT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Feb 16, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Feb 9, 2017 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

OBSERVED 15 SMALL LIVES FLIES ON WALLS IN THE REAR DELI MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1965698, DATED 9/30/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA,DELI WALK IN COOLER. #33; MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DELI PREP-DELI WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS, ,HOT PREP- WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS AND CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,MEAT WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARDS,PRODUCE PREP AREA-FAN GUARDS. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN DELI BACK ROOM NOT CLEAN, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN DAIRY COOLER HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. MICROWAVES IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM ARE NOT CLEAN. ALSO, EXTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE OFF LOADING DOCK IS NOT CLEAN, CALCIUM AND DIRT PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND DELI COUNTER AND DELI PREP AREA, MEAT COUNTER AND MEAT PREP AREA, BAKERY COUNTER, AND BAKERY PREP AREA, AND EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. ALSO, FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT SAID AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HOT FOODS AND BAKERY PREP AREAS. DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. FLOOR IN MOP CLOSET NEAR PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS IS NOT CLEAN. DIRT AND DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, FLOOR IN LARGE WALK IN FREEZER OFF LOADING DOCK, IS NOT CLEAN. FROZEN FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT IN DELI BACK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK IN HOT FOOD REAR PREP AREA, LEAK IN 1ST COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 30, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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 HOT FOOD REAR PREP AREA
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MEAT DISPLAY UNIT TRIM ,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SWINING DOOR IN SEAFOOD ANDDAMAGED DOOR ON DISPLAY UNIT ,LIDS IN POOR REPAIR ON FOOD STORAGE BINS IN BAKERY,SUSHI PREP AREA,JUICE BAR,GAP AT DOOR GASKET ON COOLER IN POP CORN AREA AND VEGAN PREP AREA DRAWER COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA,DELI WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DELI PREP-DELI WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS AND SHELVING UNITS,,VEGAN FOOD PREP - CABINETS,HOT PREP- WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS AND CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,MEAT WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARDS,PRODUCE PREP AREA-FAN GUARDS ,OYSTER BAR-COOLER AND SHELVING UNITS
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM BAKERY-PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.POPCORN PREP-EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINER,BAR- INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COUNTERS IN BAKERY AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN POPCORN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES IN BAKERY PREP AREA

Jul 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS 5 OUT OF 8 FOR MANUAL WASHING OF MULTIUSE UTENSILS THIS SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED BY THE USE OF WARM WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 110.0F - 120.0F,BUT OBSERVED WATER TEMPERTURES OF 3- COMPART MENT SINKS AT MEAT DEPT.86.9F,FISH DEPT.83.0F,BAKERY DEPT 86.0F,PRODUCE PREP AREA 88.5F,COFFEE 87.2F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE MULTIUSE UTENSILS WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THE OTHER SINKS THAT HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER.(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 SUSHI PREP,VEGAN PREP AND POPCORN PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA,DELI WALK IN COOLER .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON VEGAN FRYER.WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER,POP CORN PREP COOLER,LOOSE CAULKING IN HOT FOODS HOT HOLDING UNIT,BROKEN GLASS ON SUSHI TABLE TOP DISPLAY UNIT,CRACKED SNEEZE GUARD ON HOT FOOD HOLDING UNIT.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DELI PREP-CAN OPENER,DELI WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS AND SHELVING UNITS,HOT FOODS PIZZA CABINET & FOOD DRAWER,VEGAN FOOD PREP DRAWERS AND CABINETS,HOT PREP WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS AND CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,MEAT DEPT-GRILL TABLE,MEAT WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARDS,FISH DEPT WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARDS,BAKERY-ROLLING CARTS,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARDS,PRODUCE PREP AREA-FAN GUARDS AND CAN OPENER,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARDS,SHELVING UNITS,MILK CARTS,OYSTER BAR-COOLER AND SHELVING UNITS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND DELI PREP AREA UNDER DISPLAY UNITS,HOT FOOD PREP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,SUSHI PREP AREA ,OYSTER BAR,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BAKERY AREA,DELI PREP AREA REAR,HOT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRI FROMHOT PREP LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING PANELS,MEAT WALK IN COOLER -LIGHT SHIELDS,MEAT WALK IN COOLER-LIGHT SHIELDS,FISH WALK IN COOLER - LIGHT SHIELDS,STAFF TOILETROOM LIGTS AND VENTILATION VENTS,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER-CEILING .MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT GARBAGE MAN DOOR
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA,SOUP KETTLE HOT HOLDING UNIT,BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DEPT- BEEF DISPLAY UNIT AND ON SALES FLOOR IN FRONT OF CASES.

Aug 12, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ALL FOIL MUST BE REMOVED FROM BACK OF GRILL AREAS IN HOT FOODS AND BUTHCER AREA. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR IN HOT FOODS AREA TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS WITHIN GELATO STATION. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BACK OF HOT FOODS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SMOOTHIE AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHTING WITHIN WALK IN MEAT AND BAKERY FREEZER INADEQUATE. REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY. OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SMOOTHIE AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS NEEDED WITHIN REFRIGERATORS NEEDED IN GELATO. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Jan 15, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 CLAMS WEIGHING 5LBS VALUED AT $20 WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAG. ALL SHELLFISH MUST BE STORED WITH SHELLFISH SHIPPER TAG. CLAMS WERE DISCARDED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $10 AT 44.9F, 5LBS OF EGGS VALUED AT $5 AT 44.8F, 5LBS OF HAM VALUED AT $10 AT 47.6F AND 5LBS OF COOKED TOFU VALUED AT $10 AT 47.6, 3LBS OF ASSORTED SUSHI MAYOS VALUED AT $5 AT TEMPERATURE RANGES FROM 45.9-48.4F. A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 23LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $40 WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MUFFINS IN DISPLAY WITH INADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC. MUFFINS NEEDED TO BE PUSHED BACK APPROXIMATELY 5.5 INCHES IN ORDER FOR SNEEZE GUARD TO BE EFFECTIVE. MUFFINS WERE MOVED UNDER SNEEZE GUARD DURING INSPECTION AND MUST BE MAINTAINED SO THAT MUFFINS ARE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN STORE. GIVEN NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND INSTRUCTED TO POST WHERE IT IS IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT ALL FACING WITH HANDLES OUT. ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NEED TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN PRODUCE WALK IN UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED LEAKING CEILING IN FRONT OF CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN HOT FOOD KITCHEN AREA. LEAKING CONDITION MUST BE REPAIRED AND CEILING TILES MUST BE REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS PRESENT WITHIN COOLERS IN BAKERY, DELI, MEAT AND FISH SECTIONS. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS MUST BE PLACED IN ALL DISPLAY COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS SO THAT THEY ARE OBVIOUS AND EASY TO READ. THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE CHECKED OFTEN TO INSURE THAT COOLERS ARE RUNNING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL LONG STEM THERMOMETERS USED BY EMPLOYEES TO CHECK TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE LOGS NEED TO BE CALIBRATED ON A REGULAR BASIS TO INSURE THAT TEMPERATURE READINGS ARE ACCURATE. OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEE THERMOMETERS WERE NOT CALIBRATED AND INACCURATE WHEN READING TEMPERATURES.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED GARBAGE AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUP STORED WITHIN ICE AT BAR. HANDLED ICE SCOOP MUST BE USED AND STORED OUTSIDE OF ICE.

May 28, 2014 License · Pass w/ Conditions — 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

FOUND FRONT DOOR, NORTH AND SOUTH EXIT DOOR, VENDOR RECEIVING DOOR, NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING ASKED THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRUCTOR TO FIX THE DOORS DURING INSPECTION. ALL DOORS ARE NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LEAK FROM THE CEILING ON THE BEVERAGE HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

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