Bockwinkels
222 N COLUMBUS DR, Chicago, IL 60601 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1491357
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 5, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Found several TCS food items held at improper temperature, 10 lbs of deli meat sandwich wraps at 58.4f, 10 lbs of chicken salad containers at 61.3f, 10 lbs of cooked beef and chicken packaged containers at 66.3f, 10 lbs of packed hummus containers at 63.4f, 8 lbs of cream filled desert packages at 58.3f, and 10 lbs of cooked eggs and sausages packaged sandwiches at 59.2f, all said items were stored in isle display cooler for more than 48 hours. Instructed to keep all cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $300.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inadequate cooling equipment, Found display isle cooler ambient air temp at 62.2f, cooler is used to hold a variety of cold said TCS foods. Instructed to keep all cooler temperature at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired for tag removal request.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Several inaccurate refrigerator thermometer noted, Instructed to provide accurate reading thermometers.
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN HOT DOGS THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.MANAGER DISCARD SINCE HE DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Mop bucket stored too close to clean utensils rack, instructed to keep away.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Missing sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to provide for proper utensils washing and sanitizing.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
shelves not clean in meat walk-in cooler, dirt and mold like noted, instructed to clean also fan covers with dust build-up.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 12, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 4, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN BEVERAGE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO, INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE STORAGE RACK AND THE REAR HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 3, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN BEVERAGE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO, INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE STORAGE RACK AND THE REAR HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF OVENS IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DRIED AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, FLOOR DRAINS, AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 27, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN BEVERAGE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO, INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE STORAGE RACK AND THE REAR HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF OVENS IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DRIED AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, FLOOR DRAINS, AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR RUBBER GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WHERE MEAT AND PASTAS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 7, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK TOO CLOSE TO FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER MAIN KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 2, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE KNIFE RACK LOCATED IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 29, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced. caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area shall be replaced).
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cabinet shelving/racks in deli prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining( Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced. caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cabinet shelving/racks in deli prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID COVER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REATTACH CEILING TILE TO CEILING AT WALKWAY AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO SEAL OPENING.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DURING INSPECTION ONLY FOUND SINK STOPPERS FOR THE REAR KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE MOST REAR PORTION OF THE GROCERY SIDE OF THE STORE WHERE PRODUCE IS WASHED AND RINSED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 5, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD AT BRODUCE DEPT IN POOR CONDITONS, DEEP DARK CUTS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVERS AT WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT PREP AREAS CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, SHELVING IN CABINETS AND THE KNIFE RACK.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 24, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Refer to previous report for description.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 6, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 6 BOTTOLES OF FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE DISPLAYED FOR SALE THAT WERE CAPPED MANUALLY IN PREMISES USING ORANGE JUICER MACHINE, JUICER MACHINE TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE BUILD-UP ON COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS MUST BE KEPT IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLERS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 9, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. MISSING INSULATION ON COOLING UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER CAUSING CONDENSATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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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. WALL COVERINGS NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY ON KITCHEN WALLS CREATING CREVICES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER STORED IN COLDEST SECTION OF DISPLAY COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 15, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST STORE FOODS OFF FLOOR BY 6" OR HIGHER.
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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. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS TO SALAD BAR LIGHT FIXTURE.
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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 PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS TO 3 COMP SINK FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING.
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Not serious
Minor
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.