RecordWell Data

La Merced INC

4335 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County

125cited violations
1serious tier
23inspections
56tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
6834
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026290
2025170
2024130
2023130
2022180
2021130
2020140
2019150
20182290
2017250
2016120
2015290
2014140
2013150
2012140
2011190
20103161

Inspections

  1. Jun 11, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jun 4, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED GUACAMOLE DISPLAYED FOR SALE WITH NO FOOD LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ETC.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2626370 ON 10-31-25:38- OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. 51-OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  3. Oct 31, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE DELI MEAT SLICERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST REAR REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGED) IN THE DINING AND IN SHOPPING DISPLAY AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS UNDERNEATH SHELVING.

  4. Dec 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED A RESIDUE OF SOME SORT BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING IN THE LARGE WALK IN MEAT COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOODS BEING STORED IN UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE FACITLITY WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TOP OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVETING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

  5. Oct 30, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDSINK IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. SOAP PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION

    • Severity not stated

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS/CARE ITEMS IMRPROPERLY STORED WITH SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RAW WOOD NOTED ON STORAGE UNITS ON TOP OF MEAT DISPLAY CASE. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  6. Nov 4, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDSINK IN BUTCHER DEPARTMENT AND HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED WOODEN DOORS ON COOLER IN MEAT CUTTING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. OBSERVED WOODEN TABLE IN REAR COOKING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAKING AND RUST AT PIPE LEADING FROM HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT SALES AREA AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN TILES ON WALL IN REAR DISH AREA, WALLS IN BUTCHERING AREA NEAR HANDSINK, AND IN FRONT TAQUERIA AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP AND LITTER (PLASTIC, PAPER) ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILTY, INCLUDING IN WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING MEAT. INSTRUCTED PERSON AND CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD ON HOOD(SURROUNDING, NOT FILTERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Dec 13, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RAW WOOD SURFACE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

  8. Oct 14, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CRATES USED FOR ELEVATING ITEMS THROUGHT PREP AND STORAGE AREASA OF THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE UNITS THAT ARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALLS IN BUTCHER/DELI PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. MUST REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DERIS ON REAR PREP AREA FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Jun 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MISSING SUPPLIES NOTED ON POLICY FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN .

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOOD (EGGS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FAN COVERS MISSING FOR FANS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      SLIGHT LEAK AT PIPE AT DELI HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Oct 18, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MEAT DISPLAY UNIT NOT DATE MARKED THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      EXISTING PREP COOLER DOES NOT HAVE A SNEEZE GUARD . MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: 4-101.17 MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD AND RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER,REAR PREP AREA COUNTER TOP

    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,BROKEN AND MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS IN MEAT ,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: 6-201.17 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND TAQUERIA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inspector Comments: 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT

  11. Oct 11, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      3-501.16 (A)(2)OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED RICE 51.8F IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND 12LBS. COOKED BEANS 65.5F IN A LARGE POT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.COS AT THIS TIME.APPX.15LBS.$13.28.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MEAT DISPLAY UNIT NOT DATE MARKED THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER MEAT / DELI DISPLAY UNIT,REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER FOOD STORAGE PALLETS,PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ELECTRICAL STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES AND LOWER SHELVING UNIT,ON SALES FLOOR IN BETWEEN SODA DISPLAY AND ON BACK ON SHELF AT END CAPS OF SODA,UNDER ALL DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.ALSO A DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELF OF CLEANING PRODUCTS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPEARTOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/11/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR ALONG RIGHT LOWER SIDE,EXIT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND REAR DELIVERY DOOR IN CENTER OF DOUBLE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.17 MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD AND RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER,REAR PREP AREA COUNTER TOP.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR PREP TABLE LOWER SHELF AND SHELVING UNITS AND FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-102.11 MUST ELIMINATE GRAOCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,BROKEN AND MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,OVEN AND GRILL ,WINDOW SILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL TO BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS IN MEAT ,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND TAQUERIA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.

  12. Jul 28, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Jul 20, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE AT FRONT AREA OF MACHINE AND AT ICE CHUTE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS FORMED HAS BUILD UP OF BLACK SLICY SUBSTANCE. ALL SLIMY SUBSTANCE IS LEAKING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE BOTTOM OF STEAM TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUID UP OF DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES IN MILK COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING IN REAR OF THE STORE LEAKING DUE TO RAIN. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CORRECT, CLEAN AND REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES. WALLS AT FRONT WINDOWS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Aug 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR NEAR THE COOKING STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE STAINES CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR THE MEAT COUNTER AND CLEAN THE VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP

  15. Sep 22, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED IN THE BACK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTANMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE WINDOW SILL OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISSH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Sep 15, 2015 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 20 LIVE GNATS HARBORING ON THE END OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA OF HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED IN THE BACK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTANMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE WINDOW SILL OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISSH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Sep 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GROUT MISSING AROUND FLOOR TILES IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DISPLAY FLOOR. REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

  18. Jun 25, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE BUTCHER CASE DOORS AND MEAT GRINDER PUSHER ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED, REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD AREAS OF THE FRONT KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP ARE DIRTY AND UNSANITARY, REPAIR AND CLEAN SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE CEILINGS HAVE WATER STAINED TILES AND THE WALL AND PIPE BEHIND THE BUTCHERS NORTH PREP/SINK AREA ARE DIRTY. CLEAN AND REPAIR/REPLACE UNSANITARY AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE LIGHT BULB IS OUT ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA, REPAIR LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      A CLEAN WATER PIPE HAS A LEAK IN THE BUTCHER SHOP, REPAIR THE LEAK.

  19. Nov 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN IN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMP SINK IN REAR COOKING AREA; HAVE DRAIN SERVICED.

  20. May 16, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • 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 REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK REACH IN COOLER,SIGN ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • 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.MUST CLEAN STEAM TABLE,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,MEAT SLICER & GRINDER,ROLLING CART.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS & GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES,WALL TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.

    • 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.END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.

    • 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.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,MISSING FILTER AT HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • 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.CHEST FREEZERS & HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • 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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PAPER STORAGE AREA.

  21. Sep 21, 2010 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

      Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND TAQUERIA COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND 3PART SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  22. Sep 14, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTI-TASK, BUT NOT WASHING HIS HANDS. [REMOVING BOXES, CLEANING PREP TABLES, RETURNED TO PREP AREA PUT ON GLOVES AND SERVED A CUSTOMER]. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010[A]CRITICAL.

    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS; OBSERVED OVER 15 FRUIT FLIES ON TOP OF FRUITS AND VEG. ON DISPLAY TABLE, SOME HOUSE FLIES ON MEAT CUTTING AREA ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT, AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRONT DOOR NOT SEALED, DOOR HAS GAP. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL FRONT DOOR. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • 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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; GRILL, STOVE AND CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT TAQUERIA AREA. ICE MACHINES, MEAT SLICER, GRINDER AT MEAT PREP AREA, AND DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • 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. MUST SEAL FLOORS IN REAR AREA KITCHEN AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

    • 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. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND TAQUERIA COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND 3PART SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • 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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN 3PART SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  23. Feb 11, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT KITCHEN.

    • 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 REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.

    • 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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; GRILL, STOVE, AT FRONT KITCHEN, WASHROOM CABINET UNDER HAND BOWL, AND MEAT SLICER AT BUTCHER AREA.

    • 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. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL MEAT WALK IN COOLER 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. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT FRONT KITCHEN, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, AND REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT.

    • 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. MUST REPAIR FRONT KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK FAUCET AND SAME AREA 3PART SINK PIPES. ALSO MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER REAR KITCHEN 3PART SINK.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.