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Hetman Deli

5513 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60641 · Cook County

141cited violations
11serious tier
25inspections
72tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1620210
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20253180
2024170
20232110
2022120
20212162
20204354
2019170
2017271
2016151
2015130
2014161
2013250
2012150
2011141
20102101

Inspections

  1. May 7, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SOME ITEMS SOLD TO GO, SUCH AS SOUPS, NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED ALL ITEMS SOLD TO GO MUST BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN PREP FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIM IN INTERIOR OF BOTH OVENS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED VACUUM PACKAGER AND OTHER UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 2 MISSING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  2. Apr 7, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN PREP FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK SLOWLY IN REAR PREP ARE TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Mar 31, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT, POTATOES, FISH, BEEF, CHICKEN) ATORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS, NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE ON WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS AND PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT LONG SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, 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

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN PREP FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK SLOWLY IN REAR PREP ARE TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  4. May 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGES AND FISH THAT ARE VACUUM PACKAGED ONSITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SUBMIT A HACCP PLAN AND HAVE IT APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOODS ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVAL LETTER ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AN APPROVAL FOR A SUBMITTED HACCP PLAN BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING FOODS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED SOUP IN WALK-IN COOLER NFOR CUSTOMER GRAB AND GO WITHOUT ANY LABEL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR SOUP THAT INCLUDE: THE NAME OF FOOD, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY AND ALLERGENS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED PANS OF FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.

  5. Jun 9, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGES AND FISH THAT ARE VACUUM PACKAGED ONSITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT A HACCP PLAN AND HAVE IT APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOODS ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVAL LETTER ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AN APPROVAL FOR A SUBMITTED HACCP PLAN BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING FOODS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE OVEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE OVEN AND ON THE WALL BEHIND AND NEXT TO THE OVEN.

  6. May 31, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED SOUP IN COOLER FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT ANY LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL THAT INCLUDES THE NAME OF FOOD, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. 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 VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE OVEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  7. Oct 11, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Dec 8, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Dec 6, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFCATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FAR REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MUST POST SIGNAGE.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47.3F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED RICE FOUND AT 78.2F, PORK RIBS FOUND AT 101.8F SITTING OUT ON COUNTER, COOKED POTATOES FOUND AT 61.7F, CHICKEN FOUND AT 125.9F SITTING ON COUNTER, GREEN BEANS FOUND AT 63.9F, FRIED FISH FOUND AT 60.9F AND BEEF FOUND AT 55.8F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 230 LBS AT A COST OF $375.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED SOUP IN COOLER FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT ANY LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL THAT INCLUDES THE NAME OF FOOD, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.

    • Serious Priority

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 350 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND NEXT TO BREAD SLICER, BEHIND BREAD DISPLAY CASE BEHIND REGISTER AREA, ON SHELVES WHERE PACKAGED FOODS ARE STORED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE, UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, UNDER WOODEN PALLETS WHERE PACKAGED WATER BOTTLES ARE STORED, IN FRONT OF BASEMENT DOOR LEADING DOWN STAIRS, IN BETWEEN COOLERS IN CUSTOMER AREA AND BEHIND ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON DELI COUNTER AND ON MICROWAVE AND SLICER. RECOMMENDED HAVING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS, DROPPINGS AND ANTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      DEAD, DECAYING MOUSE ON GLUETRAP IN WALL VOID NEXT TO FAR REAR FOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE CUTTING MEAT WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION ONTO FOOD, UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED ADJACENT TO OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL OR REPAINT SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ACCUMULATED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. ITEMS NOT CLEAN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ACCESS PANELS TO ELECTRICAL BOXES ARE STUCK IN PLACE AND DO NOT CLOSE, LEAVING A LARGE, OPEN ACCESS POINT FOR RODENTS. MUST REPAIR ACCESS PANELS TO CLOSE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDBAG BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITHOUT FACE COVERINGS OR MASKS WHILE PERFORMING FOOD HANDLING AND WORKING WITHIN 6 FT OF EACH OTHER. This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following:(a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor.CITATION ISSUED. 7-28-060.

  10. Oct 6, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.----- BASEMENT BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR WITH BROKEN/MISSING PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/ REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      BASEMENT BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR WITH BROKEN/MISSING PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/ REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      DIRTY, GREASE AND FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDBAG BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

  11. Sep 25, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED ASSORTED COOKED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE THAT IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 68F, COOKED PORK AT 86F, STUFFED CABBAGE AT 60.8F, COOKED MEAT PATTIES AT 63.7F, COOKED POTATOES AT 65.5F, DUMPLINGS AT 67.6F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT A MINIMUM OF 135F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ASSORTED COLD DELI MEATS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON DISPLAY, UNREFRIGERATED ON COUNTERTOP ABOVE THE COLD DELI COOLER: SMOKED FISH AT 57.9F, COOKED MEATLOAF AT 54.1F, HAM AT 51.3F, SAUSAGES AT 57.7F, DELI MEAT AT 54F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS SUCH AS SOUP, COOKED MEATS, COOKED STUFFED CABBAGE, CREAM BASED DELI SALADS WITH NO DATES. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS, READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. THE ABOVE MENTIONED HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 67.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 68F. HOT HOLDING UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND ABLE TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT A MINIMUM OF 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 200 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA AND MOP SINK. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG ALL STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND ON BASEMENT SHELVING AND SOME AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR MICE AND FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.-----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER/BACKSPLASH FOR THE GAS STOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      BASEMENT BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR WITH BROKEN/MISSING PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/ REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      DIRTY, GREASE AND FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DUE TO THE HOT WATER TANK NOT ON/OPERATING. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT A HAND WASHING SINK FOUND AT 70.8F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 74.8F WITH A SIGN ON THE SINK STATING THERE WAS NO HOT WATER. OWNER WAS ABLE TO RE-IGNITE THE GAS HOT WATER TANK DURING THE INSPECTION AND HOT WATER RESTORED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED THERE MUST BE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS, AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TOILET ROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE AND NOTED OVERFLOWING WASTE RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE GAS STOVE VENTILATION. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE FAR REAR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE FAR REAR WALK-IN COOLER WITH BLACK DIRT SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDBAG BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITHOUT FACE COVERINGS OR MASKS WHILE PERFORMING FOOD HANDLING AND WORKING WITHIN 6 FT OF EACH OTHER. MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS. CITATION ISSUED. 7-28-060.

  12. May 11, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. May 4, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIRRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS SUCH AS WITH SUGAR,FLOUR,SALT,ETC MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS BY THE MOP SINK AREA OVER 40 TOTAL AND IN THE BASEMENT ON THE NORTH SIDE STORAGE AREA OVER 20 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA,REMOVE THE MICE DROPPINGS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ON A BUCKET AND BAGS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL BAG OF FOOD AND BUCKET OF FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORED SUCH ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOOD INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER THE PALLETS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2355479, DATED 12/17/19. #55-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  14. Dec 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK A THE SECOND FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THIS SINK

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE PRIMARY KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED

  15. May 26, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FILTER ON THE HOOD AND THE HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON TOP OF THE DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP TABLE. SUCH AS CHEESE AND MUSHROOM SANDWICH AT 50.0F, 12 LBS.; MEATLOAF AT 56.2F-57.6F, 16.3LBS; PANCAKE WITH CHEESE AT 52.5F,2.5LBS; HAM AT 63.5F,12LBS;. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER DURING DISPLAY. ALSO HOT FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 113.0F,7LBS; PORK AT 63.0F, 2LBS; PIEROGI 73.0F, 1LB; FRIED TILAPIA AT 92.0F, 3LBS; POTATO AT 73.0F, 3LBS; CABBAGE ROLL AT 63.0F,1LBS; ROLL UP MEAT AT 59.0F, 2LBS; NOODLES AT 69.0F.0F, 4LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 140.0F OR HIGHER DURING DISPLAY. HOT HOLDING UNIT TEMPERATURE AT 69.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $325.00, TOTAL 61.3 LBS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR THE SANITIZER FOR 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE(CAULK WORN OUT WITH ORANGE AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FILTER ON THE HOOD AND THE HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER,UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

  17. May 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures on a rack in the back hallway of facility: 10.9lbs chicken @ 81.2F ($15.70); 33.4lbs pork ranging 86.0F - 110.6F ($20.8); and 7.1lbs of fish @ 68.8F ($12.90). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed all hot foods must be kept at 140F or above, and cold foods at 40F or below at all times (display or during storage). Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found improper labeling practices throughout display cooler and in walk in coolers (prepackaged items without proper label, or with just date. Potentially hazardous foods without date). Instructed all prepackaged items must be labeled with the following information: business name, address, list of ingredients and date. All potentially hazardous foods must be labeled with date it was prepped (when held over 24 hrs). Must label all of these items throughout facility correctly. Must maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found tin foil used as a liner on cooking equipment in kitchen area. Instructed to remove. Found tape used to hold cords in place on display cooler. Must remove. Found cardboard used as matts in kitchen area. Must remove. Tin foil, tape, or cardboard may not be used. Advised all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Rear prep and curing area floor is not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed must seal, paint, or tile the floor so that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Must also provide baseboards or coving. Must maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found leak from pipe under 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  18. Jan 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  19. Jun 19, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY FOR SALE IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. NOTED BAKED CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F, 60.5F, 59.3F, CABBAGE ROLL WITH MEAT AT 60.2F, MEAT PATTIES AT 57.7F, 50.4F, PIEROGI AT 74.6F, CHICKEN AT 61.4F, FISH LASAGNA AT 60.9F, FRIED FISH WITH ONION AT 58.4F, GREEN BEANS AT 51.9F, SAUERKRAUT AT 47.9, 48.2F, 47.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $200.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AND BASEMENT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.--------MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  20. Dec 27, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FREEZER GRADE BAGS ONLY; DATE AND LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RACKS IN WALK IN COOLERS HAS BUILD OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC MILK CARTON CRATES FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENTS HARBORING.

  21. Mar 14, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABLE AND DATE MEATS IN WALK IN COOLER (REAR) AND BASEMENT FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPTY BOXES ON FLOOR REAR. MUST REMOVE BOXES.

  22. Jun 18, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooler shelving(display cooler)that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, bsmt storage shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area shall be provided.

  23. Mar 4, 2011 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,PORK 116.6F ,5 LBS IN STEAM TABLE,TURKEY 115.3F ,5 LBS,IN STEAM TABLE ,TOTAL $40.00,OTHER FOODS IN STEAM TABLE ARE AT PROPER TEMPERATURES,INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOOD MUST BE 140F OR ABOVE,MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD

    • Not serious Minor

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

      AIR VENT COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DISPLAY SHELVES COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      6 LIGHT BULBS IN STEAM TABLE NOT SHIELDED,MUST SHOW PROOF THAT LIGHT BULBS ARE SHATTER RESISTANT

  24. Nov 29, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Foods not properly 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

      Can opener, sinks, prep tables, fan covers, storage shelves in prep area 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 along wallbase not cleaned in basement and rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light and ventilation covers through out not clean. Instructed to detail clean.

  25. Mar 31, 2010 Canvass · 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 requirements during storage, preparation, display and service. Observed potentially hazardous foods on shelf above steamtable case and inside steamtable unit at improper temperature. Found Salmon 20lbs at 77.7F, Pork 30lbs at 55.7 to 94.4F, chicken 30lbs at 61.3F to 134.2F, Vegeatbles 10lbs at 111.9F and soup 40lbs at 122.0F. Instructed manager that all potentially hazardous foods must be stored cold at 40F or below and hot at 140F or higher. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured at products value $200, 130lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Foods stored in coolers 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

      Can opener, prep tables, counters, coolers shelves, cooking equipment, sinks and utensils 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 in prep area, storage rooms and basement not cleane not maintained. Instructed to remove cardboard boxes and detail cleanin spice room. Floor in rear in wholesale area not maintained. Instructed to reseal floor and repair crackes.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unncessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

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.