Cermak Produce

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	1	5	0
2024	5	18	1
2023	3	14	1
2021	1	5	0
2020	1	1	0
2019	2	11	0
2018	1	2	0
2017	4	22	4
2016	4	23	1
2015	1	6	0
2014	1	2	0
2013	1	6	0
2012	1	6	0
2011	3	12	1
2010	1	5	0

Nov 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE MEAT AND PRODUCE DEPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT NEEDS A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE ANY BACK SPLASHING ONTO THE 3-COMP. DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. THE COVER IS MISSING FOR THE VENT IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER FOR THE VENT.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FAN COVERS IN ALL THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH THICK DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH FOOD AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 19, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE PLASTIC AREA OF THE DELI MEAT SLICER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.

Mar 26, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILT-UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PLASTIC AREA OF THE DELI HAM SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC, REMOVE THE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID HAM SLICER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE OVEN LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Mar 19, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LBS OF RAW CHORIZO AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F; AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE CHORIZO HANGING FROM A ROD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED: ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE VESTIBULE AREA AROUND THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILT-UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PLASTIC AREA OF THE DELI HAM SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC, REMOVE THE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID HAM SLICER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE OVEN LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Mar 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILT-UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PLASTIC AREA OF THE DELI HAM SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC, REMOVE THE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID HAM SLICER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE OVEN LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Feb 26, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR READY-TO-EAT FOODS IN THE DELI REACH IN COOLERS SUCH AS DELI MEAT AND CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS UPON OPENING THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

3-502.11 OBSERVED NO DEPARTMENT-APPROVED VARIANCE ON SITE FOR CURING MEATS SUCH AS CHORIZO THAT IS HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DEPARTMENT-APPROVED VARIANCE FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES. CHORIZO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

8-103.11 OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN PRESENTED FOR CURING MEAT. FOR CITATION, PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #29.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES, IN A BOX OF BLEACH, AND VARIOUS CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILT-UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PLASTIC AREA OF THE DELI HAM SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC, REMOVE THE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID HAM SLICER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE OVEN LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Feb 2, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM POULTRY PREP. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE DOOR WITH STAIRS NEXT TO SODA STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WATER, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

Jan 27, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM POULTRY PREP. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE DOOR WITH STAIRS NEXT TO SODA STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WATER, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

Jan 20, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED IS NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN POULTRY PREP. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED CROSS-CONTAMINATION. FOUND READY-TO-EAT PORK SKINS STORED IN THE RAW EGGS CARDBOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER: DISCARD PORK SKINS AND NOT STORE READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS IN RAW FOOD CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE (TOP INTERIOR) FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND THE OPERATOR CURING MEAT AND OBSERVED CHORIZO DRYING IN THE MEAT BUTCHER PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED IS STEAK JERKY DRYING UNDER THE HOOD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND NO VARIANCE ON SITE. A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH BEFORE CURING FOOD. CHORIZO AND BEEF JERKY WERE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO NO LONGER SELL OR SERVE SAID FOOD ITEMS UNTIL HACCP AND A VARIANCE IS APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

FOUND NO HACCP OR VARIANCE ON SITE. APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FOR CURING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SEASONING, ETC.) TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAMES FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS TAKEN OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX. 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACK WHERE TAIJIN, RAMEN, EVAP MILK, ETC IS STORED. SAID RACK IS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE POULTRY PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA WHERE SODA IS STORED. THE OPERATOR MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND LIQUOR STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. NOTED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND PAINT PEELING FROM CEILING IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM POULTRY PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM POULTRY PREP. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE DOOR WITH STAIRS NEXT TO SODA STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WATER, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND THE BASEMENT FREEZER WITHOUT LIGHT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Aug 30, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVES NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE MEAT COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASH ROOM WITH A LID.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE WALL AND CEILING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER TO REMOVE DARK STAINS AND FOOD SPLATTER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN MEAT PREP/STORAGE COOLER AND IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Dec 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY DAIRY COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Nov 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT GRINDING AREA STAINED AND PITED NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR (DELI FOODS), AND A TWO TIER CART IN THE MEAT ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE TABLES UNDER THE CHICKEN PROCESSING ROOM.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, SALSA, ETC. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PRODUCE AREA, AND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PRODUCE COOLER, AND IN THE MEAT COOLER.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW UPDATE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Jan 18, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CIATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS IN THE DELI AREA,HELD IN ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED BY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED A LAB RESULT FOR DRY MEAT (BEEF), DATED 2/8/2007. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW LAB RESULT.(MUST BE RETESTED EVERY 5 YEARS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR BUTCHER SHOP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE IN THE SEA FOOD SECTION WATER DAMAGED/BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE OUTSIDE TILE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Jan 16, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN PREP AREAS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, ON DISPLAY FLOOR UNDER RACKS AND SHELVES.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

May 2, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HANDSINK NEEDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA WHERE MELONS ARE CUT FOR SALE, HANDSINK NEEDED IN AREA WHERE BULK FOODS AREA BAGGED, HANDSINK NEEDED IN BREAD BAKING AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 27, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO HAND TOWELS AT THE MEAT/DELI DEPARTMENT HANDWASHING SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE OPPOSITE END OF THE PREP AREA WAS NOT MAINTAINED. THERE WAS A LARGE HOLE IN THE P TRAP DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK. AFTER THE TRAP WAS REPLACED, THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS CLOGGED WITH STANDING WATER AND WAS STILL LEAKING WATER FROM THE DRAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND TO REPAIR THE HANDWASHING SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER MEATS (PORK, SAUSAGE, ETC.) STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE MEAT COOLER AND DELI CASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR STORAGE CONTAINERS ONLY.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE MEAT/DELI PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE BACK WALL BEHIND THE MEAT/DELI CASE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

ONE LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING ABOVE THE MEAT/DELI DEPARTMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HANDSINK NEEDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA WHERE MELONS ARE CUT FOR SALE, HANDSINK NEEDED IN AREA WHERE BULK FOODS AREA BAGGED, HANDSINK NEEDED IN BREAD BAKING AREA. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA REMOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT AND INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Feb 14, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MISSING, BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALLOWING WATER TO POOL. FLOORS IN BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE, PRODUCE AND KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING IN KITCHEN IS PEELING MUST SCRAPE AND OR REPAIR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HANDSINK NEEDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA WHERE MELONS ARE CUT FOR SALE, HANDSINK NEEDED IN AREA WHERE BULK FOODS AREA BAGGED, HANDSINK NEEDED IN BREAD BAKING AREA. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA REMOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT AND INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK IN DAIRY/PRODUCE COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 7, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK IN DAIRY/PRODUCE COOLER IN BASEMENT AT 51.4 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT COOLER AND MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER NOT BEING TAGGED AT THIS TIME DUE TO REPAIR PERSON ON SITE CRITICAL VIOLATION
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE...69 CASES LARGE EGGS, 2 CASES 18PK EGGS, 1 CASE ORGANIC EGGS, 1 CASES QUESO FRESCO, 26 CASES CREMA CHONA, 8 CS RAYMUNDOS, 5 CS CREMA SUPREMO, 5 CS CHORIZO CHONA, 7 CS CHORIZO POPULAR, 21 CS QUESO SUPREMO, 24 CS QUESO CHONA, 25 CS QUESO VIAJERO, 13 CS CHORIZO SUPREMO, 3 CS CARNIVAL FRANKS ETC... ALL PRODUCTS WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. EGGS 47.8, CHORIZO 48.2, CREMA 48.5, HOT DOGS 48.1, QUESO FRESCO 47.9 ETC... ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $3574 APPROX WEIGHT 1500 POUNDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION
Serious Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND HANDSINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR. P-TRAP IS NOT CONNECTED. WATER FALLS TO FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDSINK AT THE DELI SIDE OF COUNTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPT 16, 2016 REPORT#1960656 #32 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED AIR CURTAIN IN POOR REPAIR IN MEAT AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN #36 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN #41 OBSERVED MEAT WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IS UNORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MISSING, BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALLOWING WATER TO POOL. FLOORS IN BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE, PRODUCE AND KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING IN KITCHEN IS PEELING MUST SCRAPE AND OR REPAIR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HANDSINK NEEDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA WHERE MELONS ARE CUT FOR SALE, HANDSINK NEEDED IN AREA WHERE BULK FOODS AREA BAGGED, HANDSINK NEEDED IN BREAD BAKING AREA. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA REMOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT AND INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK IN DAIRY/PRODUCE COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 11, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED AIR CURTAIN IN POOR REPAIR IN MEAT AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE PREPPED FOODS KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AND WATER LEAKING FROM SAID CEILING IN THE MEAT DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN THE CHEESE, MILK AND PREPACKAGED DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THERMOMETERS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MEAT WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IS UNORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 16, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED AIR CURTAIN IN POOR REPAIR IN MEAT AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE PREPPED FOODS KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AND WATER LEAKING FROM SAID CEILING IN THE MEAT DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN THE CHEESE, MILK AND PREPACKAGED DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THERMOMETERS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MEAT WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IS UNORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 2, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Feb 24, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 1/2 DOZEN TAMALES AT 84.6F VALUED AT $7.74, 13.2 LBS. OF PORK VALUED AT $39.35, AND 15 PIECES OF WHOLE TILAPIA FISH AT 112.5F VALUED AT $32.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO KEEP ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED WITH RAW FISH ON THE SAME SIDE AND STORED NEXT TO READY TO EAT SHRIMP WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD DIVIDER IN BETWEEN SAID PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL RAW FOODS AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS BY SEPARATING THEM COMPLETELY OR USING A SPLASH GUARD DIVIDER. MANAGER SEPARATED SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE SLIDING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND THE SLIDING DOORS NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY LEAVING A 1 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN SLIDING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1560135 DATED ON JULY 13, 2015. 32 REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT AND SEAFOOD PREP AREAS. REPAIR FRIED PORK SKIN DISPLAY CASE. 38 REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK NEAR KITCHEN AND IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AIR CURTAINS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PRODUCE STORAGE AND MEAT DELI SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AIR CURTAINS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED MEAT SLICER WITH EXCESSIVE RAW MEAT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT BASEMENT, BACK DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AND MEAT DELI DEPARTMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS THAT ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE PRODUCE IN THE PRODUCE SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE FAR RIGHT SIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE MEAT DELI AREA AND A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON THE SEAFOOD DISPLAY CASE LOCATED NEXT TO THE MEAT DELI PREP AREA. OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR ON THE SOUR CREAM DISPLAY CASE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE MILK REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT AND SEAFOOD PREP AREAS. REPLACE BROKEN DOOR ON ROTISSERIE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. SEAL OPENINGS AND REPAIR FRIED PORK SKIN DISPLAY CASE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICERS, CUTTING SAW, CUTTING BOARDS, DISPLAY COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN FAN GUARD ON COMPRESSOR UNIT IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN PROCESSING AREA. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AREA, NEAR SEAFOOD AND PRODUCE DISPLAY,ETC.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK NEAR KITCHEN AND IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA. REPAIR EAST EXPOSED SINK(SLOW DRAINING). REPAIR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE AREA(SLOW DRAINING). PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Jun 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER FLOOR HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. TILES IN FRON OF PRODUCE DISPLAY COUNTER ARE MISSING OR DAMAGE . MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGE TILES.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELDS ARE MISSING ON DISPLAY COLD HOLD UNITS THUR OUT THE STORE. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON COLD HOLD DISPLAY UNITS.

Jun 27, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR PANEL AND ICE MACHINE DOOR IN REAR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA, CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN COOKING AREA AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLERS (CHICKEN, PRODUCE) WHERE NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE PLASTIC FLAPS AT REAR DOOR WHERE WORN TO AVOID FLIES AND OTHER INSECTS FROM ENTERING WHEN OVERHEAD DOOR IS OPEN FOR DELIVERIES. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILINGS OF WALK-IN COOLERS FROM FANS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS; PROVIDE A COVER FOR FAN IN MENS WASHROOM. SOME INSULATION NEEDED FOR PIPE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT; PROVIDE WHERE MISSING TO AVOID CONDENSATION LEAKING.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR MENS WASHROOM DOOR.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET AT UTILITY SINK WHEN DONE USING AND TO HANG MOP ON MOP RACK TO DRY PROPERLY.

Oct 23, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE KITCHEN KNIFE RACK CONTAINS A DIRTY KNIFE AND SHARPENING STEEL; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND TOOLS PRIOR TO STORAGE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE CHICKEN COOLER RACK SUPPORTS HOLD A QUANTITY OF LIQUID AND CANNOT SELF DRAIN, REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE SUPPORTS SO THEY ARE SANITARY AND DRAIN OFF LIQUIDS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE ICE MACHINE DOOR INTEROIR IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE CHICKEN COOLER FLOOR DRAIN AREA IS BUCKLING AND HOLDS WATER, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE WALL BEHIND THE BALER AND THE SOUTH BUTCHER SERVICE AREA CEILING ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND RESEAL SAID AREAS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

THE BUTCHER PREP AREA HAS TWO MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS, REPAIR SO THE LIGHTING IS SHIELDED.

Sep 9, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALKIN MEAT PREP COOLER NAD IN THE BASEMENT.
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. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WALKIN MEAT PREP COOLER, PRODUCE PREP AREA AND SOUTH WALL IN THE BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Aug 23, 2011 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FOUND TWELVE TEN POUNDS EACH PORK RIBS NOT COVERED IN THE WALKIN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. ALL THE PORK RIBS HAD FREEZER BURN AND DISCOLORED. MANAGER DISPOSED OF THE MEAT AND WERE DENATURED WITH BLEACH.120 LBS COST $166.80 CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A)
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. PAINT ALL THE RUSTY RACKS IN THE MEAT COOLER, PRODUCE COOLER AND STOREROOMS. CLEAN AND REPLACE THE TORN AIR CURTAINS BACKDOOR AND THROUGHOUT WERE NEEDED.
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. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,KNIFE RACK, OVEN AND THE HOOD ABOVE IN THE PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALKIN MEAT PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT. ALSO REMOVE THE ICE BUILDUP IN THE WALKIN 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. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WALKIN MEAT PREP COOLER, PRODUCE PREP AREA AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT SOUTH WALL.
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. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Feb 10, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT,BACK STORE ROOM, AROUND THE TRASH COMPACTOR AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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. THE NORTH HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRESH MEAT COUNTER PIPE UNDERNEATH IN POOR REPAIR WATER GOES INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PIPE. THE SOUTH HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRESH MEAT COUNTER WATER GOES DOWN SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG IT SO WATER GOES DOWN PROPERLY.
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. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS IN THE FRESH MEAT SECTION.

Apr 15, 2010 Complaint · 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT STORAGE ROOM BEHIND TRASH COMPACTOR, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND OTHER EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS UNDER SHELVES. ADVISED TO MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AS WELL. SOME SECTIONS OF FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA WHERE GRINDER LOCATED, MUST REPAIR.
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE PLASTIC DOOR FLAPS WHERE NEEDED AT COOLER DOORS AND REAR RECEIVING DOOR. SOME AREAS OF WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLERS HAVE CHIPPED PAINT, WALLS NEED CLEANING AND REPAINTING.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WASHROOM DOORS MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES INSTALLED.
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 AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

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