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1. Apr 20, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHT OUT ENTIRE STORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK, AND SODA CRATES, AND EMPTY BOXES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-502.11(A;C): **C** Good Repair and Calibration- Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET, BROKEN DOORS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE GASKETS

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WOOD FLOOR IN REAR PREP IN COMPLETE DISREPAIR MISSING FLOOR PANELS AND BROKEN FLOOR PANELS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2. Apr 10, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED HAM AT 48.2 SLICED TOURKEY 55.4F, SLICED CORNED BEEF AT 57.2, AND 58.2F, ROASTED TURKEY AT 57.2F, RAW BEEF MEAT AT 48.4, BOILED SHRIMP AT 49.9, PRE-PACKED SALMON AT 49.9F, SLICED TOMATO AT 54.0F, DICED TOMATO AT 55.2F, CHICKEN BREAST 57.7F, PRE MADE TUNA AT 46.5F, SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 45.7F, VARIETY OF CHEESE AT 56.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 700 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15,000.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 3-DOOR REACH IN PREP DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 62.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DELI MEATS, RE- PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHT OUT ENTIRE STORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED MILK, AND SODA CRATES, AND EMPTY BOXES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET, BROKEN DOORS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE GASKETS

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WOOD FLOOR IN REAR PREP IN COMPLETE DISREPAIR MISSING FLOOR PANELS AND BROKEN FLOOR PANELS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM DRAINING PIPES BELOW INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2625297 CONDUCTED ON 10/14/25 (16) 4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A SMALL AMOUNT A PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A DETAILED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. (#39) 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED TWO BOXES OF WHOLE FRUITS AND VEGGIES (WATERMELON, CANTALOUPE, AVACADO) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT OF DELI DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. (51)5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET CONTINOUSLY RUNNING WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

3. Oct 14, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A SMALL AMOUNT A PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A DETAILED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP ALL DOORS LEADING TO OUTDOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. FOOD EMPLOYEE CLOSED DOORS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. -COS.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED UNAPPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE HANGING NEXT TO PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUTCED TO REMOVE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED TWO BOXES OF WHOLE FRUITS AND VEGGIES (WATERMELON, CANTALOUPE, AVACADO) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT OF DELI DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET CONTINOUSLY RUNNING WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

4. Mar 7, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SALAD ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.19 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR UNDERNEATH 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

5. Feb 26, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.19 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA

6. Feb 19, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2590704 ISSUED ON 03-08-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #36 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA AND IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. #47 - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA. #48 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINK AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA, DELI DISPLAY COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. Jun 8, 2024 #54 - OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND/BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER (BOXES, UNUSED ITEMS ETC) IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN FURNACE/MOP CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND DISPLAY COOLERS, DELI COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3

7. Mar 8, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA AND IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

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

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINK AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA, DELI DISPLAY COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER (BOXES, UNUSED ITEMS ETC) IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN FURNACE/MOP CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND DISPLAY COOLERS, DELI COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT DISPLAY AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

8. Aug 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE GRAB-AND-GO DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON MULTIPLE PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL CORNERS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN THEM.

9. Oct 27, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Oct 20, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECETED FROM REPORT DATED 11-25-19 INSPECTION # 2352223. VIOALTION 51. OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

11. Nov 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED COFFEE STATION/NACHO AREA WITHOUT AN ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FURNACE ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO VISIBLE SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION DATE 12/18/18- REPORT #2243637. INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT THAT IS VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

12. Dec 18, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED NO 2018 LOG BOOK WITH NO CURRENT CONTRACT, CURRENT LICENSE OR CURRENT 2018 PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND PROVIDE UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING CURRENT 2018 CONTRACT, UP TO DATE 2018 LICENSE AND RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION WITH PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      SEE VIOLATION 59

    • Serious Priority

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUS VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT # 2243367 DATED 12/11/18 NOT CORRECTED:15 MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED TO BE LOCATED UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT DISPLAY AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. UPGRADED TO PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. ALL DROPPINGS WERE CLEANED AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS WERE SANITIZED WITH 100 PPM OF CLORINE BLEACH SOLUTION DURING INSPECTION.

13. Dec 11, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 NOTED OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL OF THE DISPLAY AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST PROBLEM. MUST ALSO UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

14. May 3, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN....NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE WATER HEATING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

15. May 3, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

      OBSERVED SPOILED, MOLDY, FRESH PRODUCE. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS FRESH, PRE-PACKAGED JALAPEÑO PEPPERS IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE COVERED IN MOLD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $2.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 1/2 LB COOKED BEEF IN A STEAM TABLE THAT WAS NOT TURNED ON AT 75.9F AND 1 LB CHEESE SAUCE IN THE SAME UNIT AT 94.5F. ALSO OBSERVED ONE PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICH IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE AT 44.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $10.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. ALL PRE-PACKAGED, PREPARED FOODS FOR SALE ON DISPLAY MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR TWO DOOR PREP COOLER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORING. ALL ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATES.

16. Dec 6, 2016 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF A GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. OWNER ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO FIX THE DOOR THRESHOLD DURING INSPECTION. DOOR IS NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AND LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE WAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. OWNER WENT OUT TO REMOVE SOME OF THE GARBAGE AND PUT IT ON THE OTHER CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION. LID IS NOW CLOSED ALL THE WAY AND NO MORE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE.