New York Deli, INC.

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	4	9	3
2025	1	4	0
2024	2	10	0
2023	2	11	0
2022	1	4	0
2021	1	8	0
2020	2	15	0
2019	3	30	0
2018	1	4	1
2017	2	12	4
2016	2	10	2
2015	1	4	1
2014	1	6	0
2013	1	7	0
2012	2	13	0
2011	3	11	0

May 26, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

May 20, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — 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 COLD HOLDING COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATOES 48.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT COLD HOLDING COOLER. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.

Jan 30, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jan 29, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

"OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN DISPLAY COOLER. 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.
Serious Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK, WASHBOWL SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PLUMER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION ATTEMPTER TO RESTORE WATER TO 110F BUT PIPE BURST AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BROKEN AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SMALL DISPLAY FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AND COOKING AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS IN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

OBSERVED THE SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR FOR THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS IN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 22, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE BOXES OF CHIPS AND POPCORN, ALSO NOTED A FEW BAGS KNAWED INTO. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND KNAWED INTO PRODUCT. MUST CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED A FEW WIPING CLOTHES ON THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR FOR THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS DISPLAY SHELVING AND EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DELI MEAT SLICER MORE FREQUENTLY.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR IN POOR REPAIR (WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE REAR. REPAIR AS NEEDED WHERE EVER NEEDED, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS IN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED THE COOK/FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Aug 16, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

Jun 26, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS OBSERVED ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA; REPAIR OR REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOILET, SINK AND UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILE DAMAGED IN STORE; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. NO LIGHT SWITCH COVER FOR WASHROOM LIGHT SWITCH ON THE WALL; MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR SWITCH. NO COVER FOR VENTILATION FAN ON WALL OF WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR VENTILATION FAN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER DISPLAY COOLERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, WASHROOM AREA, STORAGE AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN STORE WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE STORAGE ROOM BY THE REAR DOOR IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM DOES NOT WORK; MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 8, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, UNDERNEATH GRILL, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR, DELI MEAT CASE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FAUCET KNOB AT ONE HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR FAUCET KNOB AT HANDSINK.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Aug 27, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE FRYERS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AND STORGE AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR CLUTTERED; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

May 1, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 23, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS NOR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOOD HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE DATED WITH A PROPER DATE MARKING (USE BY DATE, EXPIRATION DATE OR DATE MADE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOG BOOK OR SERVICE REPORTS VIA EMAIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZING AGENT USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. THE RUBBER GASKETS IN SIDE OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOIL FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SURFACE. THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE PALLETS IN THE REAR, UNDER THE FRYERS, SINKS, COOLERS, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE BEVERAGE COOLER, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM ALL. MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALK IN FREEZER WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND STORE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND ON SHELVES/RACKS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Mar 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIRRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOOD HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE DATED WITH A PROPER DATE MARKING (USE BY DATE, EXPIRATION DATE OR DATE MADE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SOME MISSING/WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. FOUND NO VENTILATION FAN COVER ON VENT FAN IN WASHROOM; PROVIDE COVER FOR VENT FAN.

Feb 15, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIRRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOOD HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE DATED WITH A PROPER DATE MARKING (USE BY DATE, EXPIRATION DATE OR DATE MADE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN FOR CONSUMERS. ESTABLISHMENT DOES SERVE UNDERCOOKED EGGS IF REQUESTED FOR BREAKFAST SANDWICHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND A DOOR MISSING AT THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER; MUST REPLACE DOOR TO COOLER. FOUND ONE DRAIN STOPPER AT THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK. FOUND THE FAUCET AT THE HANDSINK IN THE SELF SERVING AREA FOR COFFEE IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AT SINK.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SOME MISSING/WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. FOUND NO VENTILATION FAN COVER ON VENT FAN IN WASHROOM; PROVIDE COVER FOR VENT FAN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 8, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIRRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOOD HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE DATED WITH A PROPER DATE MARKING (USE BY DATE, EXPIRATION DATE OR DATE MADE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN FOR CONSUMERS. ESTABLISHMENT DOES SERVE UNDERCOOKED EGGS IF REQUESTED FOR BREAKFAST SANDWICHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND A DOOR MISSING AT THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER; MUST REPLACE DOOR TO COOLER. FOUND ONE DRAIN STOPPER AT THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING DISHWARE AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK. FOUND THE FAUCET AT THE HANDSINK IN THE SELF SERVING AREA FOR COFFEE IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AT SINK.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SOME MISSING/WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. FOUND NO VENTILATION FAN COVER ON VENT FAN IN WASHROOM; PROVIDE COVER FOR VENT FAN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed no hot water available at rear exposed hand sink. Hot water handler does not turn, only cold water available. Instructed all hand sink must have hot and cold water available at all times. Operator made repairs during inspection. Observed no paper towels or means to dry hands in employee restroom. Observed no hand soap available at rear exposed hand sink. Must provide soap and paper towels (or other sanitary means to dry hands) at all hand sinks at all times. Operator provided soap and paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (beef, nacho cheese, ground beef, etc.) in hot holding unit. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous is being prepped, cooked, or served. Serious citation 7-38-012.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed cardboard and duct tape used as a means for repair on 3 door reach in prep cooler. Duct cardboard and duct tape must be removed (not permitted). Must make repairs to cooler to provide only non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable surfaces for equipment. Must maintain same. Observed excessive ice build up on upper interior of walk in freezer in rear of store. Must defrost, clean and sanitize walk in cooler. Must make repairs to prevent excessive ice build up. Must maintain same.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed uncovered drain in floor utility sink. Must provide sewer cover to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Jun 23, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jun 16, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 46.4F-47.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, MILK, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED MILK STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 48.6F-49.9F INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 35 GALLONS, 9-1/2 GALLONS, AND 5 QUARTS OF MILK WITH SELL BY DATES 6-19-17 TO 6-25-17 TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE SOLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1
Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 180.1F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR IN STORAGE AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CUTTING BOARDS, ICE MACHINE, SLICER, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, PREP TABLES.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER WASHBOWL.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, SNO-BALL SYRUP AND NACHO CHEESE SAUCE IN PREP AREA.

Dec 5, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

Oct 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. EMPLOYEE CAME FROM BEHIND COUNTER WHERE THE REGISTER IS LOCATED AND BEGAN HANDLING FOODS. EMPLOYEE HANDLING NACHO CHEESE AND MEAT FOR CHIPS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS; MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A) ISSUED.
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO HANDSOAP AND HANDTOWELS AT THE TWO EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE PREP AREA AS REQUIRED FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AND HANDTOWELS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED THAT THE USE OF GLOVES DOES NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION OCTOBER 27, 2015 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A SUMMARY ISSUED AT EACH INSPECTION MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES FOUND IN STORE; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET IN WASHROOM.
Not serious Minor
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

AN EMPLOYEE HAD A LIT CIGARETTE IN HIS HAND WHEN I ENTERED THE STORE AND WAITED TO IDENTIFY MYSELF AS A CITY INSPECTOR. INSTRUCTED THAT NO CIGARETTES MUST BE VISIBLY PRESENT ON PREMISES AND NO SMOKING IN THE STORE PER THE CHICAGO SMOKING ORDINANCE. CITATION 7-32-015 ISSUED.

Oct 27, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FCILITIES, NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS FOUND IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, NO HAND SINK BEHIND COUNTER WHERE NACHO MEAT AND CHESSE IS SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, MOVE ALL FOOD SERVICE TO DELI SECTION WHERE A HAND SINK IS PROVIDED. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030. HOT FOOD TABLE MOVED TO DELI SECTION BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOOD STRAINER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Apr 11, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR CEILING OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM WHERE HOLE OBSERVED. REPLACE ANY DAMAGED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED. RETTACH LOOSE WALL COVING IN REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP OF THREE COMP SINK.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGRATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET AFTER USING. STORE WET MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. SOME CLUTTER IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Nov 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (BEEF,DELI MEAT)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,SINKS,COOLERS,COUNTERS, AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN SINK AND TOILET IN WASHROOM.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND UNDER SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE COFFEE VENDING MACHINES NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY WATER SUPPLY. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN FRONT OF FURNACE ROOM TO ALLOW PROPER ACCESS FOR INSPECTION

Sep 5, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. (GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE) SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA,ALL STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SALES FLOOR AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SALES FLOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND ABOVE PREP TABLE BEHIND DELI COUNTER. MUST REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,REAR STORAGE AREAS AND ON SALES FLOOR. MUST REMOVE POP CRATES,PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Aug 22, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. ALSO, NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA MISSING THE COLD WATER HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA,ALL STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SALES FLOOR AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SALES FLOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND ABOVE PREP TABLE BEHIND DELI COUNTER. MUST REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,REAR STORAGE AREAS AND ON SALES FLOOR. MUST REMOVE POP CRATES,PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Nov 10, 2011 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES DELI MEATS, HAM, TURKEY, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES.

Feb 25, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Feb 16, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS USED FOR OPERATIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ENTIRE FRONT PREP AREA AND COUNTER.
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 FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOM AND CAULK AROUND SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE COVING AT WALL BASE AT PREP AREA. PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE PANEL AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN FURNACE ROOM.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT DISH WASHING AREA TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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