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Chicago Produce

3500 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

118cited violations
8serious tier
19inspections
45tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1865
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20251130
2024161
2023152
2022161
2021130
2019150
20183190
2017170
2016150
2015140
2014170
20132130
2011172
20103182

Inspections

  1. Sep 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT PROPERLY DRAINS IN THE REAR SMALL MEAT CUTTING/PACKING PREP ROOM WHERE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE NEW HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE DELI PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE DELI/FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CUPS AS FOOD SCOOPS FOR PREPARED FOODS. MUST USE FOOD UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED INVERTED FROM THE FOODS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE AT THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----MUST NOT STORE PILED CARDBOARD BETWEEN THE WALL AND TRASH COMPACTOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR BOTH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN MEAT PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE OVERSIZED POTS ON THE PREMISES OR PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE POTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE REAR MEAT PREP ROOM. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE SAME PREP ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED PIPING UNDER THE MEAT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (ADJACENT TO THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER) REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, PROPERLY REPAIR ANY LEAKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE MEAT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATE STORAGE ACCOMMODATIONS AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  2. May 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE HOT- HOLDING UNITS LOCATED IN KITCHEN/DELI PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE MEAT DEPT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS (KITCHEN PREP,MEAT DEPT).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.THREE (3) 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE AT 89.8F-93.2F,THREE (3) HAND WASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE AT 89.6F,HAND SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AT 88.8F.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED MAINTENANCE REPAIR SERVICE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER FROM THE REAR ELECTRICAL PANEL AREA AND ON THE SIDES OF THE REAR WALK-IN-FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE WASHROOMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

  3. Jan 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED SLICED MELON HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 52.4 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED (3) 1/4 WATER MELON SLICES ($20). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN CIP PLAN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTLIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 75 F AT MULTIPLE SINKS INCLUDING (3) HAND WASHING SINK AND (3) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISE AS WELL AS (2) HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MINIMUM OF 100 F AT HANDSINKS AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (CORRECTED ON SITE HOT WATER TANK GIVEN TIME TO WARM UP) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED WITH STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEPARATE AND ASSIGN DESIGNATED AREAS FOR EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINK

  4. Jan 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS (PRODUCE, MEAT, DAIRY, DELI ETC)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 71.2F AT MULTIPLE SINKS INCLUDING (3) HAND WASHING SINK AND (3) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MINIMUM OF 100 F AT HANDSINKS AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED THE THERMOSTAT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN FIXED, NOW AT 112.2F) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS (PRODUCE, MEAT, DELI, CHICKEN ETC) AND CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE DISPLAY AREA (FRONT AREA).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING (2) LIGHTBULBS AT THE KITCHEN HOOD AND NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

  5. Jan 14, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  6. Nov 6, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE DATE MARKING ON FOODS WITH NO BEGINNING DATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT A BEGINNING DATE ON THE PRODUCT.PRODUCT ALREADY HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE AT ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERS OVER RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT COVERS OVER RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS AT REAR DRY STORAGE /RECEIVING AREA AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM TO BE DIRTY AY WALLBASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THESE AREAS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WAALS AT THE PASS THROUGH AT REAR STORAGE AREA NOT FINISHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND FINISH THE WALL.

  7. Dec 26, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Dec 19, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED LARGE POT THAT DOES NOT FIT/SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMALLER POT OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPT SINK TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGE POT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH THE PALLET AND WIRE RACK SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213438 DATED 8/24/18. 3-307.11-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MEAT/FISH DEPT. 6-201.17(A)CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE EMPLOYEE'S LUNCH ROOM AND IN THE MEAT/FISH DEPT FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.17(A)-STAINED CEILING INSIDE THE CHICKEN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 8-404.13(B:4) CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Aug 24, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(A)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      2-401.11(A)-OBSERVED TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEE EATING AND DRINKING COFFEE IN THE DELI DEPT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO EAT AND DRINK WHILE WORKING SO AS NOT TO CONTAMINATE FOOD IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17(C) ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-203.12(A)-NO THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS AND IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 4-203.12(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11(A)-ALL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE IN THE PRODUCE SECTION MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MEAT/FISH DEPT.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11(A)- OBSERVED TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEES IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT PREPARING AND SERVING COOKED FOODS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD,PREP TABLES, MUST BE STORE ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11-FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. 4-201.11- MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER IN THE GROCERY SECTION. REPLACE WIT REGULAR SHELVE LINER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C)-FAN GUARD OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS IN ALL PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15(B)- LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE MEAT/FISH DEPT . MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17(A)-WALL VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.17(A)- CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE EMPLOYEE'S LUNCH ROOM AND IN THE MEAT/FISH DEPT FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.17-DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM . MUST REPAIR, MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL THE HOLE ON THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.17(A)-STAINED CEILING INSIDE THE CHICKEN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Aug 28, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Pre-packaged foods on shelvings in front of the meat dept area must have proper label and cooked/prepared foods out of original container must have label and date when products are held over 24 hours and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Rusts on shelvings where the loaf of breads at grocery area. Raw wooden shelvings at rear storage areas.Instructed to replace/repair shelvings using a non-toxic finish and maintain. Remove cardboard liners from shelvings inside the deli walk-in-cooler and maintain surfaces to smooth,easily cleanable.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Fan covers inside walk-in coolers,interiors of dairy display coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Broken floor tiles in front of the dishwashing areas in the meat dept.Instructed to replace broken floor tiles and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Remove dusts accumulations inside the dairy walk-in-cooler and detail clean ceiling in the raw meat meat walk-in-cooler to remove stains and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Instructed to replace broken thermometer inside the deli cooler and maintain visible.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open foods and maintain.

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

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON ALL VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF PRE-PACKAGED MEATS COLD HOLDING DISPLAY COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AT REAR DRY STOCK STORAGE AREASAND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED OVER THE MEAT DEPT AREA AND SOME LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS ARE BURNT-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES TO TOILET ROOM URINAL MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND SECURED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE PRE-PACKAGED MEATS COLD HOLDING DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Jan 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD IN COOLER PREPACKAGE, OFFERED FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABEL, MUST LABEL,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN COOKING STATION, AND CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES IN STORAGE AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL SURFACES REAR STORAGE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST CLEAN/REPAIR/REPAINT, ALL AREAS WHERE NEEDED,

  13. Jan 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Deli meat loaves inside meat case not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to date all deli meat loaves within 5 days once seal has been broken.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Fan covers inside walk-in coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor in rear storage area not maintained. Instructed to repair damaged concrete floor and have smooth and easily cleanable. Floor not cleaned behind cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling not maintained inside walk-in meat cooler. Instructed to reseal and/or paint. Ventilation covers throught-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light bulbs not shielded above produce display cases. Instructed to install light shields covers and end caps or install shatter proof bulbs.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation fans inside toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Exposed handsink and three compartment in deli and butcher area sink slow draining, leaking at drainline and seepage around side grease trap. Instructed to repair all sinks to prevent leaks and slow drains.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer not provided inside sandwich cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.

  14. Sep 13, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE PREP TABLE AT THE DELI/MAIN KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE SPLASH GUARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; ALL STORAGE SHELVES, DISPLAY COOLERS, FREEZERS AND SLICERS AND TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, PUBLIC WASHROOM AND BUTCHER PREP AREA. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT MEAT/BUTCHER PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AT MAIN PREP AREA/KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING PANEL ABOVE PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP UNDER MEAT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT.

  15. Jan 10, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL/RESEAL WOOD PRODUCE DISPLAY TABLES, WOOD MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST NOTED ON EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; SLICERS AND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AT DELI AREA, CABINETS AT MEAT PREP AREA, MOP SINK AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND PALLETS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT DELI AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLES AT SAME AREA; ALSO SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD WALLS INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER, WOOD MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT BREAD BAKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK AT DELI AREA AND PROPERLY INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD WATER INSIDE MEAT CLEANING/PACKAGING WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS AT DELI AND MEAT PREP AREAS.

  16. Dec 14, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT THE BUTCHER AREA WASHING HIS HANDS INSIDE THE 3PART SINK WITH GLOVES ON. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED IN THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP AFTER REMOVING GLOVES/OR ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

    • Serious Critical

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

      Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PUTTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL ALL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES AT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, ALSO SEAL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE GRINDING ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, GRINDERS, SLICERS, GREASE TRAPS AND MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND PALLETS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, REPAIR WALLS AND REPAINT INSIDE RAW CHICKEN STORAGE WALK IN COOLER AND WOMENS WASHROOM AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN.

    • 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. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINKS FAUCETS AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK.

  17. Dec 3, 2010 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND 60 POUNDS OF COOKED MENUDO STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 88.7F TO 98 5F;ALSO FOUND COOKED SAUCE(MEAT WAS REMOVED)AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 70,VALUE 130F.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70714-12

    • 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. A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE (RIGHT SIDE)IN DELI/PREPAREA; ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEXT EXPOSED HAND SINK. REPLACE BROKEN GRAY CONTAINERS USED TO STORE RAW MEAT IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER(MEAT DEPT/DELI)ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THEM.CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED OVEN,FOOD DEBRIS.

    • 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. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR INSIDE THE SMALL WALK-IN COOLER,NEXT TO POP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP TABLE IN MEAT DEPARTMENT,AND IN FRONT OF ICE FREEZER,NEXT TO PRODUCE ENTRANCE. SWEEP FLOOR TROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA INCLUDED BEHIND THE CARDBOARD COMPRESSOR,INSIDE THE CHEESE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN COOKING AREA(DELI DEPT),AND THROUGHOUT.REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR BROKEN CEILING WALL IN MEAT PREPARATION.

    • 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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WIT END CAPS ABOVE OPENED PRODUCE IN SELLING AREA.ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS IN DELI DEPT AND THROUGHOUT.

    • 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. PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. EMPLOYEES MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.

  18. May 7, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. May 5, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. 3 compartment in butcher/meat dept,and deli area,is backing up with sewage and waste water disposal, has water debri with oil food particals not draining when water is running or when filled one compartment of 3 compartment sink water backup with food debri and oil. not able to completely drain due leak under the pipes. 2 compartment in break room comes up with food debri and it leaks from the waste line pipe. the other 2 compartment in the butcher area comes up with food debri and is leaking on to the floor.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OVERHEAD DOORS OPEN GAP 1/2 INCH GAP, THE DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO OUTSIDE HAS 1/4 INCH GAP BOTTOM,REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM AND SIDE 1/4 INCH GAP.DOORS ARE NOT RODENT OR INSECTS PROOFED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD IN COOLER PREPACKAGE, OFFERED FOR SALE NEED TO BE PROPERLY LABLE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL POTS AND PANS NEEDS TO BE INVERTED, THE POTS IN PREP DELI AREA ARE TO LARGE TO WASH. NO 3 COMPARTMEMT SINK TO FIT LARGE POT. INST NEEDS TO REPLACE POTS OR HAVE A LARGER 3 COMPARMENT SINK.

    • 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. NEEDS SPLASH GUARD BETWEEM EXPOSED HAND BOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DELI AREA MEAT DEPT. REPLACE ALL STAIN AND OPEN PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEIL, BUTCHER AREA. REMOVE ALL FOIL THUR OUT STORAGE AREA, IN THE DELI AREA BY R4 BURNER AREA. MIRROR ON THE WALL BROKEN BY PREP TABLE FOR BUTCHER TO CUT MEAT,NEED TO BE REMOVE OR REPAIR. ALL GARAGE CANS NEED LIDS IN BUTCHER AREA, PREP AREA, DELI AREA,

    • 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. SHELF IN WALK IN COOLER BACK AREA NOT CLEAN NEED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT, STROAGE AREA USING CARDBOARD AS LINNER, INST TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS DUE TO COULD HAVE ROACH EGGS.

    • 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 FLOORS IN DELI,BUTCHER,MEAT DEPT, PRODUCE AREA, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,UNDER THE STOVES WITH GREASE BUILDUP MISSING BASEBOARD ALL ALONG THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. FLOORS IN DELI VERY DIRTY DUE TO OPEN THE GREASE BOX TOO CLEAN. DUIRING INSPECTION. ALL FOOD ITEMS NEEDS TO BE 6 INCH UP AND 6 INCH AWAY FROM THE WALL.

    • 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. WALLS IN THE BREAK ROOM BROKEN NOT MAINTAIN.BY 2 COMPARTMENT WATER COMMING OUT THE SEWAGE PIPE.NEEDS TO BE REPAIR AND CLEAN. CLEAN IN FRONT AREA ALONG THE CORNERS BY THE POP AREA. THE WALLS AT 3COMPARTMENT IN 3 COMPARMTNET NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN.

    • 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. LIGHT SHIELD ARE NEEDED IN PRODUCE AREA,MEAT, AND DELI AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. UPRIGHT CONVETION OVEN NEEDS TO BE VENTED.

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.