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Amstar Fuel & Mini Mart

8903 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County

69cited violations
3serious tier
10inspections
39tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1873624
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024160
2023160
2022160
20202191
20194282
2015140

Inspections

  1. Jan 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING TWO SINIK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FORMER RESTAURANT AREA AND BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER WITH SEVERE FOOD DERBIS ANS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID MICROWAVES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE UNUSED PREP AREA AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE AND TRASH: UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION, AND UNDER THE CANDY SHELVING UNIT IN THE DISPLAY AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Dec 20, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITHOUT AN UP-TO-DATE SERVICE REPORT FOR 2023. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UP-TO-DATE SERVICE REPORT FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING TWO SINIK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE TABLE WITH THE SLUSHY MACHINE AND COFFEE WITH SLUSHY SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FORMER RESTAURANT AREA AND BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER WITH SEVERE FOOD DERBIS ANS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID MICROWAVES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE AND TRASH: UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION, AND UNDER THE CANDY SHELVING UNIT IN THE DISPLAY AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Sep 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATION WILL BE ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN ALL DRIP TRAYS ON THE SLUSHY MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBERSEVED THE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZIE ALL FIXTURES IN THE WASH ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR AND NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY. MUST REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ESP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

  4. Mar 27, 2020 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(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

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

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH PROOF OF FOOD MANAGER TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NOTED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRESENTED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE VALID FROM 7/14/17-7/14/20. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE SELF-SERVICE COFFEE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE GRAB & GO DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PACKAGED DELI SALAD RANGING BETWEEN 44F- 55F. FOOD HANDLER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES AND SHREDDED LETTUCE) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR AND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP, REAR STORAGE AREA AND BACK OFFICE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED BOTH WASHROOMS IN NEEDED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  6. Mar 1, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COFFFE STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BY THE COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  7. Feb 22, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COFFFE STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BY THE COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CRATES IN THE REAR AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE ROOM BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  8. Feb 8, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COFFFE STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BY THE COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  9. Feb 1, 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COFFFE STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BY THE COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; COOKED GROUND BEEF AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 103.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MAYO) AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING THE INSPECTION; 1/2 LB OF MAYO AT 71F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, DELI MEAT) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS OR IN THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THEMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, DELI MEAT) INSIDE, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES LOCATED IN THE GRAB AND GO COOLERS IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 80 RODENT DROPPINGS THRU OUT THE FACILITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • 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 SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED TOILET COVER MISSING ON THE TOILET LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED DIRTY MOP HEADS BEING STORED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

      7-32-015 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING CIGARETTES ON SITE. OBSERVED CASH REGISTER AREA SMELLED OF CIGARETTE SMOKE WHEN INSPECTOR ARRIVED ON SITE AND A HALF LITE CIGARETTE IN THE REAR ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED SMOKING INSIDE OF A FACILITY IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015.

  10. Dec 15, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASEV TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,LEADING TO STORAGE ROOM

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AT FRONT SELLING AREA

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.