La Feria Grocery

9704 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County

82cited violations

0serious tier

20inspections

36tier not stated

Establishment

Type: Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by: Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID: 26609
Status: Risk 1 (High)
Official record: Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations
2026	3	16
2025	1	1
2024	1	2
2023	2	21
2019	2	9
2018	2	5
2017	1	3
2016	1	2
2015	2	8
2014	2	6
2013	1	3
2012	1	1
2011	1	5

Inspections

Jul 28, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  4-101.17 OBSERVED A RAW WOOD SURFACE ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REPLACE WITH AN EASILY CLEANABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-201.13 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CEVICES ON THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Jul 28, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
  
  3-502.11 OBSERVED FACILITY CONDUCTING A SPECIAL PROCESS MAKING BEEF JERKY AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 50 LBS OF DRIED BEEF AT 74F AND CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR A VARIANCE REQUIREMENT BEFORE CONDUCTING SPECIAL PROCESSES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- Severity not stated
  VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
  
  SEE VIOLATION #29.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH BUSINESS NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS FOR THE PREPACKAGED RAW MEATS FOR SALE AT THE REACH IN COOLER AND NO INGREDIENTS INCLUDED ON THE LABEL FOR THE GRAB AND GO GUACAMOLE AND NO LABELS WITH BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS FOR THE GRAB AND GO SALSAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  4-101.17 OBSERVED A RAW WOOD SURFACE ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REPLACE WITH AN EASILY CLEANABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-201.13 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CEVICES ON THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Jun 22, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH BUSINESS NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS FOR THE PREPACKAGED RAW MEATS FOR SALE AT THE REACH IN COOLER AND NO INGREDIENTS INCLUDED ON THE LABEL FOR THE GRAB AND GO GUACAMOLE AND NO LABELS WITH BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS FOR THE GRAB AND GO SALSAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK, AND ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE SMALL SHELF THAT IS OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST 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 FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS LOCATED IN THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY TO STORE FOODS.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  4-101.17 OBSERVED A RAW WOOD SURFACE ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REPLACE WITH AN EASILY CLEANABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  
  4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- Severity not stated
  WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  
  4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE POTS ON SITE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT FITS THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT ON SITE OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (MEAT SLICER).
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-201.13 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CEVICES ON THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Jan 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
Feb 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  
  OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED MILK CRATS USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
Apr 4, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  MUST LABEL REPACKAGED BEANS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN.
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALL BEHIND MOP SINK AND ON SALES FLOOR NEAR (BROOMS & MOPS),DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER
Mar 28, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN REAR PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  MUST LABEL REPACKAGED BEANS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE OF OPENINGS IN WALL BEHIND MOP SINK AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/28/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
- Severity not stated
  IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  
  MUST STORE SCOOP USED FOR PORK SKINS AND TONGS FOR READY TO EAT DESSERTS AND BREADS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM POP DISPLAY SHELF.WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALL BEHIND MOP SINK AND ON SALES FLOOR NEAR (BROOMS & MOPS),DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
Mar 12, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Feb 27, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  
  4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  
  4-301.12(B) OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGED THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT (POTS) IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH COMPARTMENTS THAT ARE ADEQUATE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT IN THE FACILITY OR REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT FROM THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.13 OBSERVED SOME MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Jan 18, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL OF WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED.
Jan 9, 2018 Canvass · Fail — 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
  
  OBSERVED 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA INSIDE OF WALL. ALSO OBSERVED DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FREEZER. RECOMMENDED CONSULTING WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES OBSERVED IN WALL OF WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND MEAT SAW IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BUTCHER PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLOSET IN REAR PREP AREA BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
Jan 31, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  MUST CLEAN WALL IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE LIGHT SHEILD COVER IN THE OPEN PRODUCE COOLER IN FRONT AREA OF PREMISES ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BULB
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
May 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FLOORS IN THE REAR NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH PALLETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  NOTED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREAS WITH FOOD JUICE SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Nov 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA
- Not serious Minor
  REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  
  MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN CORNERBNEAR SHELVES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
Feb 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVES IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISE AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,ALOMG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT OPEN PRODUCE COOLER
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  
  MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
Sep 30, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Sep 18, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  
  PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1326949 DATE 04-15-2013 NOT CORRECTED(32)STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT SEALED.MUST REPAIR/SEAL SHELVES.ALSO HAND SINK TOO CLOSE TO PREP TABLE.MUST INSTALL BARRIER BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF P-REMISES,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND MEAT/DELI AREA
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  9!0 BULB BLOWN OUT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR MUST REPLACE BULB
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR AREA,NEAR KITCHEN ,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
Apr 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT SEALED.MUST REPAIR/SEAL SHELVES.ALSO HAND SINK TOO CLOSE TO PREP TABLE.MUST INSTALL BARRIER BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  INTERIOR WALLS /CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN,AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
Oct 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSET AND ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.
Feb 24, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- 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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN BAND SAW, SLICER, GRINDER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN DRY GOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
- 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.OBSERVED BULK BEANS NOT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR.
- 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.OBSERVED THE WALL VENT NOT CLEAN DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ALSO FROM WALL AND CEILING.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 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.CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.