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Moon Star Grocery

729-733 W 69TH ST, Chicago, IL 60621 · Cook County

111cited violations
4serious tier
16inspections
74tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2535500
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
20252160
2024181
20232170
20222161
2021180
20201170
2019270
20182121
2017271

Inspections

  1. Feb 11, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORETO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN WORN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  2. May 28, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER (FLOUR, CORN MEAL ETC).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL, CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE SELF SERVE COFFEE AREA IS DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVCED SOME WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR, REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. (MOHAMMED ABDULLAH)

  3. May 19, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER (FLOUR, CORN MEAL ETC).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE POTATO CHIP STORAGE SHELF AGAINST THE WALL AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE DRY INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, CORN MEAL); INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A LIVE CAT, LITTER BOX AND SCRATCHING POLE ON SITE IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE FOODS ARE STORED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE SAYS THAT THE CAT BELONGS TO A FRIEND THAT IS OUT OF TOWN. INSTRUCTED THAT NO LIVE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON PREMISES AND THAT THE CAT MUST BE REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL, CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE SELF SERVE COFFEE AREA IS DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED USED STANDING MOP WATER IN BUCKET IN REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER WHEN DONE CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVCED SOME WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR, REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. (MOHAMMED ABDULLAH)

    • Severity not stated

      COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

      UPON ENTERING THE STORE I OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE ON DUTY (PERSON IN CHARGE) SMOKING A CIGARETTE BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE PREMISES AT ANY TIME. CITATION ISSUED UNDER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-38-015 FIRST OFFENSE.

  4. Apr 8, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHEN PREPARING/SERVING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD/DIRT ON THE LOWER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENTS WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AND FRONT THROUGHOUT. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA.

    • Serious Priority

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573554 DATED 04/03/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #10-OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #39-OBSERVED AN OPEN 15-25 LB BAG OF SUGAR STORED IN THE CABINET AT THE SELF-SERVICE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SUGAR TO AVOID CONTAMINATING THE FOOD PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN. #49-OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH SEVERE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. ALSO, THE INSTA POT (WHERE THE RICE IS COOKED) STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  5. Apr 3, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 OBSERVED AN OPEN 15-25 LB BAG OF SUGAR STORED IN THE CABINET AT THE SELF-SERVICE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SUGAR TO AVOID CONTAMINATING THE FOOD PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE FLOUR IS STORED AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH FLOUR DEBRIS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH SEVERE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. ALSO, THE INSTA POT (WHERE THE RICE IS COOKED) STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED THE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MISSING THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  6. Mar 27, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-40 MICE DROPPINGS IN FOLLOWING AREAS: DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE GREASE TRAP, IN FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SHELVING UNITS WHERE THE MICROWAVE, FOOD PRODUCTS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WAS STORED, AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE STORAGE FREEZER, AND IN THE SHELVING UNITS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SNITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED AN OPEN 15-25 LB BAG OF SUGAR STORED IN THE CABINET AT THE SELF-SERVICE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SUGAR TO AVOID CONTAMINATING THE FOOD PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE FLOUR IS STORED AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH FLOUR DEBRIS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH SEVERE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. ALSO, THE INSTA POT (WHERE THE RICE IS COOKED) STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MISSING THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  7. Mar 9, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12 OBSERVED THERMOMETER STORED IN THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THERMOMETERS AND DO NOT STORE THERMOMETERS IN THE WALLS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE DOOR JAMS OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. 6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED WALLS IN THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM AND ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BY THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING TILES. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

  8. Mar 4, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE OR DO NOT HANDLE ANY TCS FOODS UNTIL A FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE OR DO NOT HANDLE ANY TCS FOODS UNTIL A FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12(A) OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS (COFFEE PREP, PUBLIC TOILET ROOM) NOT PROPERLY WORKING DUE TO A PLUMBING LEAK IN THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SAID HAND WASHING SINKS ARE PROPERLY WORKING AT ALL TIMES WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DELI SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12 OBSERVED THERMOMETER STORED IN THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THERMOMETERS AND DO NOT STORE THERMOMETERS IN THE WALLS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE DOOR JAMS OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED WALLS IN THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM AND ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BY THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

  9. Jun 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN SIGN COPY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE OUTER FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT ON RAW WOOD SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE: PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND WASHROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  10. Jul 7, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION )

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,SLICED GYROS MEAT,GROUND BEEF,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:52 P.M.

    • 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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 15LBS. SLICED COOKED GYROS MEAT 46.8F-50.5.,40LBS. RAW QUARTERED CHICKEN 52.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.)F OR BELOW.APPX. 55LBS. $60.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 4- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AT 66.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL A LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE FREEZER AT 0.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005). AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW -7.0F.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BEVERAGE SERVICE COUNTER,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL NEAR FRONT COUNTER ON SALES FLOOR(SLUSHIE MACHINE)

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      1.Wearing a face covering in public places or when working. Any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering (a mask or cloth face-covering) shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a face-covering when in a public place and unable to maintain a six-foot social distance. Face-coverings are required in public indoor spaces such as stores. OBSERVED APPX. 20 OR MORE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      Stay at Home; Social Distancing Requirements; and Essential Businesses and Operations 15. Social Distancing, Face Covering, and PPE Requirements. OBSERVED APPX. 20 OR MORE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING FACE MASK AND NO SOCIAL DISTANCING FLOOR MARKINGS PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Oct 4, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK OR MOVE COFFEE TO FOOD PREP AREA WHERE A HAND SINK IS LOCATED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  12. Sep 27, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK OR MOVE COFFEE TO FOOD PREP AREA WHERE A HAND SINK IS LOCATED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER FRONT PREP TABLE, BOTH TOILET ROOMS, FURNACE ROOM, AND ON THE SHELVES IN THE CUSTOMER AREA ON THE CHIP SHELVES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SHELVES. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  13. Jul 9, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Facility does not have written policy and procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Facility must obtain and maintain policy and procedure. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005. No Citation Issue

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      Observed facility missing date marking on temperature controlled food in reach in coolers. Informed person in charge to always date mark all TCS food with prepare date and discard date. Priority Foundation 7-38-005. No Citation Issued

    • Severity not stated

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

      Observed Chip display case soiled. Must replace soiled display cases.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Observed Facility both employee restrooms doors not self closing and open during operation. Must obtain and install self closing device on both doors and keep door close during hour of operation, maintain.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Observed facility does not have required allergen training certification for food handlers. Facility must obtain and maintain certification. Priority Foundation Violation. No Citation issued

  14. Jul 6, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Facility does not have written policy and procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Facility must obtain and maintain policy and procedure. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005. No Citation Issue

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Observed hand sink in employee restrooms not stocked with hand soap, hand cleaning liquid or paper towels. Person in charge obtain and maintained hand cleaning liquid and paper towels for hand sink. Facility must maintain hand soap for hand sink at all times. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-030 (C) Citation Issued

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      Observed facility missing date marking on temperature controlled food in reach in coolers. Informed person in charge to always date mark all TCS food with prepare date and discard date. Priority Foundation 7-38-005. No Citation Issued

    • Severity not stated

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

      Observed Chip display case soiled. Must replace soiled display cases.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      Observed Facility with grease trap overflowing water is draining on floor when three compartment sink water is drained. Food handler has to drain sinks slowly. Facility must repair and maintain grease trap for proper waste transport. Priority Violation 7-38-030. Citation Issued

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Observed Facility both employee restrooms doors not self closing and open during operation. Must obtain and install self closing device on both doors and keep door close during hour of operation, maintain.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Facility does not have required allergen training certification for food handlers. Facility must obtain and maintain certification. Priority Foundation Violation. No Citation issued

  15. Jul 31, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE(SHELVING).

  16. Jul 17, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      WALK-IN COOLER NOT OPERABLE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON FRONT COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN REAR WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE(SHELVING, BOARDS, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, ETC)

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.