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Universal Fruit Market

1940 W 51ST ST, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County

64cited violations
1serious tier
19inspections
25tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1121875
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025120
2024121
2023130
2022120
20212130
2020130
2019280
2017150
2016130
2015120
2014270
2013130
2012130
2011270

Inspections

  1. Jun 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Weak hot and cold water pressure at prep area hand washi sink. instructed to provide under city pressure.

  2. Jul 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT CONTAINING FRESH SALSA, MILK, SOUR CREAM WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF CLUTTER.

  3. Apr 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN BREAST AT 47.5 F, CHICKEN CUTLETS AT 45.1.F, BEEF CUTLETS AT 46.9 F. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5 LBS OF CHICKEN AT $25 2.5 LBS OF BEEF AT $15. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD-HELD FOOD MUST BE AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

  4. Apr 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  5. Jun 29, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO LID ON THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED THAT THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM MUST HAVE A LID ON IT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE COVER FOR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM WAS NOT ATTACHED; INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH COVER TO FAN ON CEILING.

  6. Apr 15, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON MEAT SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS,SHELVING UNITS,MILK REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DELI COOLER LOWER COMPARTMENT,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD AND BASEMENT(NUMEROUS HOT WATER TANKS,AIR CONDITIONERS,CARS, SCRAPE METAL PARTS AND PIECES,ETC)POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.

  7. Apr 8, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

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

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AN OPEN DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR SUCH AS 16 DOZEN EGGS 56.7F-57.2F,8LBS. BOLOGNA 55.0F,8LBS. SALAMI 56.3F,17LBS. HOT DOGS-54.3F,16LBS. POLISHES-55.4F,37LBS. CHIROZO 55.0F,2LBS. CHICKEN HOT DOGS 54.5F,12LBS. SMOKED SAUSAGE 54.3F-55.1F,60LBS.SOUR CREAM 52.5F-53.9F,2LBS. PICO DEL GALLO 53.2F,2LBS.GUAC 51.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)APPX.182LBS.$645.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED OPEN SITE DISPLAY UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 59.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIROITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF (POP & VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER) ALONG WALL BASES,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR AREA,UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR COOKING AREA,IN BASEMENT MIXED IN WITH DIRT ON FLOOR AND ON TOOL STORAGE SHELVES.NOT ABLE TO SEE FLOOR AND OTHER AREAS DUE TO MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TOOLS AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES COULD BE A POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE APEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/8/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON MEAT SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS,SHELVING UNITS,MILK REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DELI COOLER LOWER COMPARTMENT,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD AND BASEMENT(NUMEROUS HOT WATER TANKS,AIR CONDITIONERS,CARS, SCRAPE METAL PARTS AND PIECES,ETC)POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALL BASES UNDER PREP TABLE IN DELI AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Core

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2362953 2/27/2020 NOT CORRECTED#47- OBSERVED OVERSTOCK ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.#53- MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.#55- REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT FAR REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  8. Feb 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED OVERSTOCK ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT FAR REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  9. May 3, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN

  10. Apr 25, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE TOILET ROOM. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLE OF HAND CLEANING LIQUID OR POWDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED MEAT SLICER AND GRINDER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED OVERSTOCK ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICE ON SITE FOR BLEACH THAT THE FACILITY USES AS A SANITIZER. MANAGER HAD QAC TEST PAPERS NOT CHLORINE TEST PAPERS. A TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN

  11. Jun 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MEAT SLICER, DISPLAY SHELVES AND RACKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION DRAINLINE IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE UNUSED CRATES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS.

  12. Apr 7, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE TOP INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF MEAT SAW OF MEAT DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS NEEDED AT CEILING ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR AND IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Feb 5, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PRODUCE COOLER AND THE DELI MEAT CASE TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER PALLETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

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

      OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE REAR 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR BUTCHER WALLS PEELING PAINT, INSTUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL, ALSO CEILING ABOVE MEAT COUNTER.OBSERVED THE REAR WAL-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATION LINE NOT MAINTAINED, MISSING PIPE LEAKING WATER INTO A BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED 2 SMALL PROPANE TANKS IN REAR STORAGE OF STORE, AND 1 SMALL PROPANE TANK CONNECTED TO HEATING ELEMENT IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES 2 STORY BUILDING.

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

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED SIDE STORAGE SHELVES, AND BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  16. Apr 22, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AT REAR, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT ELBOW OF MOP SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF STORE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AT ALL TIMES.

  17. Jan 31, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOILED CHIP DISPLAY UNITS. REPLACE SAME. WORN SURFACES ON EXTERIOR CABINET OF EXPOSED HANDSINK. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  18. Sep 23, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL SELL BY DATE ON PACKAGED SALSA,MEATS IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.REPAIR VENTILATION SWITCH FOR HOOD IN POOR REPAIR.

    • 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. ORGANIZE STORAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM/CLUTTERED.

  19. May 3, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. DEEP FREEZER IN REAR AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP,MUST DEFROST.

    • 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. FOUND POP STORAGE SHELVING UNIT NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PRODUCE COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALL ATTACHMENT AT REAR DOOR LEFT SIDE,LOOSE,IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN AT HOOD NOT WORKING OVER STOVE,MUST REPAIR VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE.

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.