RecordWell Data

Super Leon

9800 S AVENUE L, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County

106cited violations
1serious tier
14inspections
59tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
83462
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025120
2024160
20233400
2022120
20192330
2018150
2017160
2016140
2013131
2011250

Inspections

  1. Mar 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MNAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Apr 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED ITEMS NOT LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ETC

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED OPEN CONTAINERS OF SALSA NOT COVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS USED TO DISPENSE SALSA IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

  3. Oct 12, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Sep 20, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-101.11 PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 : OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-204.11 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      7-206.1: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- PACKAGED AND BLOXS OF TOXIC RODENTICIDE (POISON)SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR,SERVICE COUNTER SHELF.MUST REMOVE POISON AND PROVIDE INSIDE A CLOSED CONTAINER.(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-302.12 : OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 : OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS UNDER SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,INSIDE OF DOORS AND OPEN SPACES UNDERNEATH UNUSED DELI DISPLAY UNIT,UNDER ALL FOOD AND DRINK DISPLAY SHELVES,UNDER & IN BETWEEN ALL REACH IN COOLERS,IN TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA- ON FLOOR BEHIND DOOR.BASEMENT-ON LEDGES LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON CONCRETE LANDINGS,ON FLOOR UNDER & ON MOST SHELVING UNITS,IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.ALSO. APPX. 5 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREAS NEAR HAND SINK.A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH A CRATE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,DEAD MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/20/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 : OBSERVED SEVERAL GAPS ALONG SIDES OF SIDE DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT SCREEN ON DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AND DOOR IS WIDE OPEN AS WELL AS 1ST FL. FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.13 : OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 : OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE A TYPED WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPELY SANITIZE UTENSILS.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE LOOSE CAULKING FROM INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN AND USE FOOD GRADE CAULKING ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SAW MACHINE,USED COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-501.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON REAR & NEAR DISH WASHING AREA TOILET ROOM DOOR

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AND PREP TABLES OF PERSONAL ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.

  5. Aug 22, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED SEVERAL ARTICLES INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND MASSIVE CLUTTER STORED INSIDE OF SAME TOILET ROOM NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DOOR FOR PRIVACY.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED EXISTING REAR TOILET ROOM MISSING THE HAND SINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM MUST RE-INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

    • Severity not stated

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE PACKAGED AND BLOXS OF TOXIC RODENTICIDE (POISON)SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR,PREP AREAS,TOILET ROOMS,BASEMENT,UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,INSIDE OF UNUSED DELI DISPLAY UNIT SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE POISON AND PROVIDE INSIDE A CLOSED CONTAINER.(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT IN USE BUT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 97.8F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE,(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 500 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS INSIDE OF PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,INSIDE OF DOORS AND OPEN SPACES UNDERNEATH UNUSED DELI DISPLAY UNIT,UNDER ALL FOOD AND DRINK DISPLAY SHELVES,UNDER & IN BETWEEN ALL REACH IN COOLERS,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA,ON DISPLAY SHELF NEXT TO BAGS OF TORTILLA CHIPS,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA/DISH WASHING AREA-ALONG WALL BASES.TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA-ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN ARTICLES STACKED ON FLOOR.REAR KITCHEN -UNDERNEATH ALL CRATES,ALONG WALL BASES,BEHIND REFRIGERATOR & CHEST FREEZER.BASEMENT-ON LEDGES LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON CONCRETE LANDINGS,ON FLOOR UNDER MOST SHELVING UNITS,IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.ALSO. APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON LOOSE ONIONS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE,ON SALES FLOOR NEAR POP DISPLAY,IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH A CRATE IN REAR KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,DEAD MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/22/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SEVERAL GAPS ALONG SIDES OF SIDE DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT SCREEN ON DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AND DOOR IS WIDE OPEN AS WELL AS REAR 1ST FL. DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SLIDING DOORS ON TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE A TYPED WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPELY SANITIZE UTENSILS.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE LOOSE CAULKING FROM INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN AND USE FOOD GRADE CAULKING ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISPLAY SHELVES,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS,SAW MACHINE,MEAT SLICER,USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT BASINS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED AN EXISTING TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA OFF OF KITCHEN NOTICED TOILET HAS BEEN REMOVED AT THIS TIME MUST RE-INSTALL TOILET AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AND PREP TABLES OF PERSONAL ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,MISSING CEILING & WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR CHEMICAL DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR,CONCRETE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT OF AND AROUND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN.

  6. Nov 3, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT CEILING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A FEW OPENINGS INTO THE FLOOR AROUND COOLER. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

  7. Jul 15, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED DARK GROOVES ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK AND ON THE CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT PREPACKAGED FOODS (COOKED TAMALES) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED TCS RTE FOODS (TAMALES) FOR SALE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED PEANUTS FOR SALE LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR OPENED WITH A SCREEN THAT IS IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REAR DOOR SCREEN TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR REMOVE LARGE POTS OR PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE FOR LARGE POTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT.

  8. Jul 8, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC (DELI MEAT). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS NOR IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED DARK GROOVES ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK AND ON THE CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT PREPACKAGED FOODS (COOKED TAMALES) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED TCS RTE FOODS (TAMALES) FOR SALE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED PEANUTS FOR SALE LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR OPENED WITH A SCREEN THAT IS IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REAR DOOR SCREEN TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR REMOVE LARGE POTS OR PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE FOR LARGE POTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, BEHIND THE COUNTER AND IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT.

  9. May 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. ESTABLISHMENT PREPARES AND SERVES CARNITAS ON SUNDAYS AND SLICES AND SELLS READY TO EAT MEATS DAILY. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL FOR CLASS AND OBTAIN A NEW CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FREEZERS, SINKS AND STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN STORE; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE TO THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA BEHIND SERVING COUNTER; MUST REPAIR DAMAGED AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF ALL SINKS ON PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; AREA CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS.

  10. Feb 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES WHERE THE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED,HAS ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OF DUST BUILD-UP AND REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS AND REMOVE CHIP PAINT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT OPEN PRODUCE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WHERE THE MILK IS STORED NEAR FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA,AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

  11. May 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLE AND SERVED SUCH AS SLICING DELI MEATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE/DUTY AT TIMES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE TRAYS INSIDE THE DELI COOLER TO REMOVE WASTE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE TOILET ROOM, MUST REPAIR/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA(UNUSED TOILET ROOM).

  12. Sep 27, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE APPROX 6-LBS OF DEHYDRATED MEAT/BEEF ON FRONT MEAT COUNTER STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE OF 75F.ALSO 16LBS- TAMALES IN WALK IN COOLER,IE BEEF AND CHEESE AT 45F. COST APPROX $100.OO.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F,AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER. OWNER DISCARDED FOODS.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE ALL POPS,PANS,ETC OFF FLOORS IN REAR AND BASEMENT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ORGANIZE ALL BASEMENT STORAGE OFF WALLS/FLOORS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

  13. Aug 16, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.NEED TO CLEAN MICROWAVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.NEED TO ORGANIZE SIDE AND REAR STORAGE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED

  14. Jun 20, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED THE MANAGER CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE EXPIRED PREMISES SLICES LUNCHMEAT IE. HAM, HARD SALAMI ETC. AND HAS HOT TAMALES THEY MAKE ON WEEKENDS 20 DOZ. SCHOOL INFORMATION GIVEN TO ENROLL FOR CLASS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • 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.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.NEED TO ORGAINIZE SIDE AND REAR STOREAGE AREAS AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED

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.