Carniceria La Mejor Produce, INC.

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Inspections

1. Jun 25, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.17 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD (FRUITS AND VEGETABLE) DISPLAY SHELVES IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.19 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA AND IN MEAT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 SOME FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

2. Jun 18, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED PERSON MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH ETC) WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS (NAME OF THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER, CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD (FRUITS AND VEGETABLE) DISPLAY SHELVES IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.

   • Severity not stated

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

     INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA AND IN MEAT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID OR COVER FOR TRASH BIN INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED SOME FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

3. Dec 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 9:40-10:15AM WHILE STORE WAS OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

     OBSERVED CAKE SLICES SOLD "TO GO" PREPARED OFFSITE IN A PRIVATE HOME. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1LBS OF CAKE VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CEASE PURCHASING FROM PRIVATE PARTIES AND ONLY PURCHASE FROM APPROVED SOURCES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND SOLD "TO GO" SUCH AS GUACAMOLE AND PICO DE GALLO MISSING INGREDIENT INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INGREDIENT INFORMATION ON ALL ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND SOLD TO GO.

4. Jul 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (FRONT/REAR PREP, WASHROOM).

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     FOUND NO LABEL FOR PRE PACKAGED GUACAMOLE AND SALSA DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION. (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR).

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILKCRATES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON SIDES AND AROUND DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER ESPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

5. Aug 25, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS NOT PRESENT ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED IN MEAT PREPARATION AREA (SLICING DELI MEATS). A PERSON THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     CARDBOARDS USED AS FLOORING IN MEAT PREP-AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

   • Severity not stated

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

     CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP-AREA ARE SEVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

6. Jun 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE AND STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN REAR WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.

7. Jan 14, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASH WASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID SINKS PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

8. Apr 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

9. Apr 2, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Mar 23, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTITIVY ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER THAT IS TURNED OFF AND USED AS DRY STORAGE AND OBSERVED 15 DROPPINGS OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-INS ON THE BACK WALL UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE PALLETS. OBSERVED 3 DEAD MICE ON A GLUE TRAP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MENTIONED ABOVE THAT IS TURNED OFF AND USED AS DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED AND EVERY DROPPING ON PREMISES MUST BE CLEANED AND THE FLOORS SHALL BE WASHED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EVERY SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND BOTH WALK-IN UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

11. Apr 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MEAT GRINDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEAT GRINDER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

12. Jun 7, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SHELVING BOTTOMS AT THE CHICKEN, BEEF AND PORK DELI CASE UNITS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD CRUMBS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES AT THE ENTIRE PRODUCE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED ON THE SOUTH END OF THE STORE. ALSO MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT THE LIGHT FIXTURES OVER THE MEAT CUTTING TABLE AT THE DELI AREA.

13. May 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND GUACAMOLE, GEEN SALSA, PICO DE GALLO AND RED SALSA AT THE REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS NOTPROPERLY DATED AND LABELED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE/REPAIR OXIDIZED EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACK INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PORTION OF THE STORE. ABOVE FOUND IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT GRINDERS AND OTHER MEAT CUTTING EQUIPMENT AT THE MEAT/DELI SERIVCE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLE SMALL HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE ACROSS FROM THE REAR RECEIVING DOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE DELI STAFF AND OTHER FOOD PREP STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE TO BE IN COMPLAINCE WITH THE NEW RULES AND REGULATIONS AS OF 1-1-2017. (EDUCATIONAL PERIOD AT THIS TIME NO ENFORCEMENT)

14. May 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND RAW FOODS (BEEF) STORED ABOVE AND NEXT TO READY-TO-EAT FOODS (CHEESES) INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND 1 LARGE POT OF MENUDO SOUP(UNLABELED) STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE SAME COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER FOOD STORAGE,PROTECTION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND RAW WOODEN STORAGE AREAS AT REAR MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,KNIFE RACK AT MEAT CUTTING AREA AND FRONT CANDY SHELVING COUNTER SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS BENEATH THE GROCERY DISPLAY AREAS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

15. May 28, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, AND PRODUCE LINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MORE LIGHT NEEDED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA,

16. Feb 20, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      HOT WATER RUNNING LUKE WARM (85-94'F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, AFTER ABOUT 45 MINUTES HOT WATER STILL READING THE SAME, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT 110'F, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN A BIGGER HOT WATER TANK, AND A SEPARATE TANK FOR UPSTAIRS APARTMENT, AREA SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED, HOT WATER RECOVERED AFTER ABOUT OVER AN HOUR, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS ON SLICED PRODUCE OFFERED FOR SALE, WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT COMES FROM, FULL ADDRESS MUST BE ON LABEL,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BROKEN HAND TO MILK DISPLAY UNIT REACH-IN COOLER AT,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE,

17. May 22, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

      OBSERVED SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION; EMPLOYEE SLICING HAM AND CHESSE ON A SLICER HAVING EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD PARTICLES ENCRUSTED ON THE BLADE. INSTRUCTED SLICER MUST BE TAKEN APART AND CLEAN/SANITIZE AS NEEDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOORS ON DISPLAY UNIT AT MEAT CUTTING AREA AND SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD DISPLAY TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, DISPLAY UNITS, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, SLICERS, GRINDER, DISPLAY TABLES/SHELVES AND MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, EQUIPMENT/PALLETS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT MEAT PREP/CUTTING AREA, VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHILEDS FOR HOLDING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 1ST EXPOSED SINK AT MEAT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

18. Sep 20, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE IN REAR MEAT DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN MEAT COOLER INTERIOR,AND MICROWAVE IN MEAT DEPT. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS, SLICER AND BAND SAW.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN REAR MEAT DEPT. LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE INTO BUCKET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.