RecordWell Data

The Warehouse

538 W 119TH ST, Chicago, IL 60628 · Cook County

100cited violations
3serious tier
24inspections
36tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1843355
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025120
2024170
2022120
20212141
2020240
2019140
2018140
2017121
20164191
2015160
2013280
20122100
2011280
2010260

Inspections

  1. Jun 17, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR THE REAR 3-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS AND/OR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HANDLING FOOD OR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE WALL TILES UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND THE FLOOR TILES IN BETWEEN THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND DOUBLE DOORS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL AND FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  2. Nov 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN THE DOORS AND ON TOP OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FOOD PREP/BUTCHER CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  3. Jan 23, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF FRENCH FRIES IN FRONT REACH-IN FREEZER WITHOUT LABELS PROVIDING IDENTITY OF FOOD AND MANUFACTURER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL PROVIDING ADEQUATE FOOD INFORMATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SEVERAL SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF SALES FLOOR AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE FOOD TRAYS STORED UN-INVERTED/UNCOVERED ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-SERVICE TRAYS INVERTED OR COVERED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GASKETS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL GASKETS IN DISREPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOIL IN INTERIOR CAVITY OF SEVERAL UPRIGHT COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOIL ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED NON-FUNCTIONAL, NOT IN-USE EQUIPMENT BETWEEN AISLE SHELVES AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jul 25, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINK IN REAR BUTCHERING ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR MEAT/VEGETABLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Nov 19, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN/DETERIORTATED GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS, DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLES/VOIDS IN CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES/VOIDS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift.OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT MASK/FACE COVERING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH MASK MANDATE. 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Oct 4, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 22 BAGS OF LETTUCE,18 PACKAGES FO SLICED TOMATOES, 28 CONTAINERS OF PICO DE GALLIO AND 14 CONTAINERS OF GUACAMOLE RANGING FROM 57.2F TO 63.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF $140 WORTH OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 56.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AS SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE AND FOOD PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED A CONTAINER LABELED FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT, DIRTY PLASTIC CURTAINS IN REAR AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THROUGHOUT AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Sep 23, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  8. May 14, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED THE FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR DRY FOOD DISPLAY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE COLD AND HOT WATER KNOBS AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DELI/FRESH MEAT AREA. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.

  9. Apr 5, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE,HOWEVER MUST HAVE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS LISTED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND APPROPICATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN CHICKEN FROM DELIVERY AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME NOT BEING PROPERLY THAWED FOR PROCESSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN COOLER UNTIL READY FOR USE OR UNTHAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHS NOT IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      ANY WASHROOM USE BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

  10. Nov 30, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION .

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE FOR FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PREPARED DELI SANDWICHES MADE ON PREMISES NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS ON SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED CEILING LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE REACH IN COOLER PREP AREA, AND INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

  11. Mar 30, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPROX 18-DOZEN OF EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 47.7F,48.7F,49.8F,AND 2-LB CONTAINER OF GUACAMOLE IN DISPLAY COOLER. ALL FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER TOTAL COST APPROX $25.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED WALLS AND DOOR AREAS IN STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO OFFICE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  12. Nov 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROPERLY STORE STOCK ON SHELVING UNITS/PALLETS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SLICERS, GRINDERS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, SINKS IN MEAT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS IN MEAT PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROPERLY INSTALL EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA(CURRENTLY DRAINING IN UTILITY SINK). PROPERLY ROD OUT DRAIN IN MEAT PREP WALK-IN COOLER(NOT PROPERLY DRAINING).

  13. Nov 4, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK TO WALL IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, STORAGE AND SALES AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

  14. Aug 12, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

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

      EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH MEAT TRAY AND OPEN PORK RIBS. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TRAY AND PORK FROM EXPOSED SINK AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND HAND DRYING. EXPOSED SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, STORAGE AND SALES AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

  15. Feb 17, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SHELVING MADE OF ABSORBENT WOOD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SALES AREA. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON MEAT DISPLAY COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON WALK IN COOLER AND SEVERAL OTHER COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS ON ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.

  16. Dec 4, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS PANEL IN REACH IN COOLER NEAR THE EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE GLASS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SHELVING MADE OF ABSORBENT WOOD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THESE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON WALK IN COOLER AND SEVERAL OTHER COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS ON ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED MISSING AND NOT CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS FOR CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER, REAR REACH IN COOLER AND FRONT REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

  17. Nov 25, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED SLICED MELONS.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES/RED STYROFOAM TRAYS MAY NOT BE REUSED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

  18. Feb 5, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS IN MEAT PREP AREA, REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS (SPILLS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN (SLOW DRAINING).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  19. Sep 20, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  20. Sep 12, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN MEAT AND HOT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT CORNER OF RIGHT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN SALES AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SLICERS, GRINDERS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AREA (DEAD INSECTS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE NACHOS WITH GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE SERVED OR MOVE TO HOT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS IN SALES AND HOT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  21. Sep 12, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AT FRONT PREP COUNTER .

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS, BANDSAW,GRINDER,TENDERIZER IN REAR MEAT PREP/ DELI AREA CLEAN TOASTER FRONT PREP AREA, AND DEFROST BOX FREEZER FRONT FD. PREP AREA.

    • 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.INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE HOOD AT FRONT FD. PREP AREA

    • 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. REPAIR LEAKING LOWER PIPE AT THE REAR 3 COMP SINK.

  22. Jun 22, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RAW WOOD AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA COUNTER.

    • 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 AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA, IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER BAND SAW,, GRINDER AND TENDERIZER. CLEAN TOASTER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. DEFROST BOX MEAT FREEZER BOX AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE HOOD AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • 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. OBSERVED 3RD COMP SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  23. Sep 28, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST STILLPROPERLY STORE MEATS IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA IN SEALED STORAGE BAGS,STORE SEPERATE FROM SEAFOOD,AND PROVIDE DATES.

  24. Jul 22, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY STORE FROZEN MEATS IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA IN SEALED STORAGE BAGS,STORE MEATS SEPERATE FROM SEAFOOD. ALSO PROVIDE DATES ON DELI MEATS ,FROZEN MEATS BEHIND COUNTER.

    • 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 ADJUST,OR REPAIR ATTACHMENT AT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

    • 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 EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDER PALLETS BY RESTAURANT . MUST CLEAN/MAINTAINED.

    • 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. OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN DELI,MEAT PROCESSING ROOM,AND WIF,IN REAR. MUST INSTALL.

    • 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. MUST PROVIDE REFG THEROMETERS,METAL STEM THEROMETERS FOR COOLERS IN RESTAURANT PREP AND FOOD HANDLERS.

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.