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Discount Meat Company

339 -00341 W 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County

146cited violations
4serious tier
29inspections
88tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
13820
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025120
2023210
20222140
20212190
20205270
20195200
20182200
2017140
2015240
2014170
2013131
20123133
2011190
2010130

Inspections

  1. Oct 28, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE MEAT COUNTER TO REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PLASTIC CURTAINS BY THE DOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  2. Oct 11, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Aug 21, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DELI MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DEFROST COIL LINE IN THE FRESH MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS IN THE FRONT. ALSO DEFROST INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  4. Apr 28, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVIES , WORN AND PITTED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN COOLERS MUST USE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE, CASHIER BOOTHS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND WALL TILES IN MEAT DEPT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND DUST FROM WALL ON SALES FLOOR.

  5. Apr 20, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND ALONG WALL BASE LEDGE IN WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ON FRONT SIDE OF MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/20/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVIES , WORN AND PITTED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN COOLERS MUST USE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE, CASHIER BOOTHS,WALK IN COOLER- FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,GRINDER.DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,WINDOW SILLS IN MEAT DEPT.PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND WALL TILES IN MEAT DEPT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND DUST FROM WALL ON SALES FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS, REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,UNDERNEATH MEAT DISPLAY UNITS, FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.

  6. Aug 16, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MEAT CUTTER STORED IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL NOT BE STORED IN TOILET ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON PREP TABLES AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING AND DRANIPIPE LEAKING UNDER WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR IN MEAT PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAILS AND MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS AND DISPOSE OF SOILED WATER TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

  7. Aug 6, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MEAT CUTTER STORED IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL NOT BE STORED IN TOILET ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON PREP TABLES AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING AND DRANIPIPE LEAKING UNDER WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR IN MEAT PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAILS AND MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS AND DISPOSE OF SOILED WATER TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

  8. Sep 18, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Apr 8, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  10. Mar 30, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      nspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM ALONG WALL BASES,ON TOP OF MOTOR AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA.ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DELI DISPLAY UNIT,WALK IN COOLER ON FLOOR AND UNDER PALLETS,BEHIND POP COOLERS,ICE CREAM FREEZER.ALSO EVIDENCE OF A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR BEHIND POP COOLER ALONG FRONT WINDOW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/30/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN EMPLOYEE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR OFFICE AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  11. Mar 4, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR AND IN CENTER OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR OFFICE AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND EMPLOYEE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Feb 24, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR AND IN CENTER OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PRODUCE AND MEAT WALK IN COOLER UNDER AND AROUND PALLETS AND WALL BASES,BEHIND DISPLAY SHELVES AND POP STORAGE IN FRONT OF MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER(JUICE),CASHIER BOOTH,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON SHELVING UNITS AND PALLETS,EMPLOYEE SMOCK AREA,IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS,OFFICE AREA ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/24/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,MISSING 1- SINK STOPPER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN..(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SOME DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND PRODUCE DISPLAY,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SEAL HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR OFFICE AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND EMPLOYEE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Nov 8, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Jun 6, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THEM IN THE FRONT MEAT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTEDT TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

  15. May 8, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THEM IN THE FRONT MEAT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTEDT TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

  16. Apr 22, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THEM IN THE FRONT MEAT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTEDT TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2283123 DATED 04/15/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -41.3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM BETWEEN USES. -47. 4-101.19 OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS. SHELVES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -49. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MEAT DEBRIS INSIDE GRINDER, SLICER, AND CUTTING SAW, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. -55. 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING AND WATER STAINED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      SEE VIOLATION #59.

  17. Apr 15, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

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

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THEM IN THE FRONT MEAT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTEDT TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2223009 DATED 09/19/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -41.3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM BETWEEN USES. -47. 4-101.19 OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS. SHELVES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -49. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MEAT DEBRIS INSIDE GRINDER, SLICER, AND CUTTING SAW, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. -55. 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING AND WATER STAINED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  18. Sep 27, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(A) OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-AROUND DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS. SHELVES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MEAT DEBRIS INSIDE GRINDER, SLICER, AND CUTTING SAW, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-202.14 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING AND WATER STAINED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Sep 19, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-302.12(B) OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(A) OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-AROUND DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER BETWEEN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS. SHELVES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTH SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MEAT DEBRIS INSIDE GRINDER, SLICER, AND CUTTING SAW, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-202.14 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING AND WATER STAINED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11(A) OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.

  20. Dec 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED KNIVES OR UTENSILS STORED ON COUNTER TOP WITHOUT PROTECTION AND STORED UNDERNEATH SHELF IN REAR PACKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONDITION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, REAR STORAGE AREA, MEAT DEPARTMENT, AND UNDER SUGAR & FLOUR SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE TO CLEAN/SANITIZE MORE OFTEN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ABOVE PACKING STATION BY THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES TO ENROLL IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE COURSE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

  21. Jan 16, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  22. Jan 9, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1395429 DATE 01-13-2014(32)MUST SAND/REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA THAT ARE DAMAGED AND HAVE DEEP,DARK GROOVES(32)MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO BOTH SIDES IF THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK(34(MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(35)MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA AND MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE VENT IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM(CLOSEST TO THE OFFICE)AND MAINTAIN(37)MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM(CLOSEST TO THE OFFICE)(38)MUST PROVIDE/ATTACH A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MEAT COUNTER,ESPECIALLY BETWEEN THE RUNNERS OF DOORS,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES

  23. Jan 13, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A PARTITION TO BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SAND/REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA THAT ARE DAMAGED AND HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE VENT IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM (CLOSEST TO THE OFFICE) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE EMPLOYEES' TOILET ROOM (CLOSEST TO THE OFFICE) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE/ATTACH A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMP. SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  24. Aug 27, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CHANGING GLOVES NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASK AND WATER TURNED OFF AT VALVE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEATS)ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      COVING AT FLOOR UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

  25. Sep 11, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE GASKET AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

  26. Jul 18, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      AIR TEMP OF WALK-IN COOLER BY BUTCHER'S PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44.2-45.1 DEGREES -INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. MAY ALSO REQUIRE REPLACING PLASTIC FLAPS WITH A DOOR. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      POLISHES-45.6F, POLISHES-51.4F, MACARONI SALAD-55.1F, POTATO SALAD,-55.1F, HAM HOCKS-51.3F.-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30LB VALUED AT $100.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      . REPLACE GASKET AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.

  27. Jul 9, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

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

      HAMS-50.1F, HAM CHUNKS-48.6F, CORNED BEEF-46.7F ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE DISPLAYED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THESE PRODUCTS IN A DIFFERENT COOLER OR FREEZER( LARGE PACKAGES OF MEATS BLOCK AIR CIRCULATION IN DISPLAY CASE. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

    • 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

      10 FLIES NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BUSINESS: IN REAR PRODUCE/DISHWASHING AREA, ON SALES FLOOR/MEAT DEPT. AND IN REAR BY OFFICE-MUST KEEP ALL DOORS CLOSED, AND REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES, VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, OR RECEIPT OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION(DELI SECTION WHERE LUNCH MEAT IS SLICED)-CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE PLASTIC DOOR FLAPS AT DOORWAY OF WALK-IN COOLER IN MEAT DEPT. REPLACE GASKET AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY LID ON GREASE TRAP. REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND PAINT OR REPLACE SAME. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT CAN NO LONGER BE CLEANED PROPERLY DUE TO DEEP INDENTATIONS IN SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, DISPLAY SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, FAN GAURDS AND COMPRESSORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BUTCHER'S AREA(MEAT PACKAGER).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BUTCHER'S AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER) ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER'S AREA AND RE-PAINT OR REPLACE SURFACE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL WALLS, DOORWAYS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS & FREEZER). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. PAINT RUSTY EXIT DOORS. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE PLASTIC FLAPS IN DOORWAYS OF WALK-IN COOLERS(MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR WASHROOM AND LOCKER ROOM IN SAME AREA.

  28. Jul 15, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION(DELI SECTION WHERE LUNCHMEAT IS SLICED)-CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY LID ON GREASE TRAP. REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND PAINT OR REPLACE SAME. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT CAN NO LONGER BE CLEANED PROPERLY DUE TO DEEP INDENTATIONS IN SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, DISPLAY SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, FAN GAURDS AND COMPRESSORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BUTCHER'S AREA(MEAT PACKAGER).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BUTCHER'S AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER) ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER'S AREA AND RE-PAINT OR REPLACE SURFACE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL WALLS, DOORWAYS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS & FREEZER). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. PAINT RUSTY EXIT DOORS. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE PLASTIC FLAPS IN DOORWAYS OF WALK-IN COOLERS(MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA ON SALES FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR BROKEN FAUCETS AT 3 COMP. SINK AND AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SAME AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR WASHROOM AND LOCKER ROOM IN SAME AREA.

  29. Jan 28, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS IN THE REAR SOUTHWEST HAS SOME CHIPPED PAINT,MUST REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS.FLOORS TO WALLS REAR NEED REPAIR. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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 LEAKEY FACUET AT THE 3 COMP SINK.

    • 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.MUST REMOVE SOME CLUTTER INTHE REAR LOCKER ROOM 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.