Trader Joe's
3745 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60613 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1991799
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 30, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 20, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 18, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF ICE ALONG FLOORS, CEILING, AND NEAR FANS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ICE OR OTHER DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED UNISEX CUSTOMER RESTROOMS MISSING COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS IN ALL WOMEN'S OR UNISEX RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 13, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. HOWEVER NO FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS IN BOXES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 6, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. HOWEVER NO FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS IN BOXES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE ROLL OFF DUMPSTER WITH NO LIDS USED AS GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 21, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112 OBSERVED HANGING FLY STRIPS WITH DEAD FLIES HANGING IN THE EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM AND OVER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL FLY STRIPS WITH DEAD FLIES ON THEM AND REFRAIN FROM HANGING ANY INSECT TRAPS OVER FOOD PREP AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 OBSERVED 3-4 BAGS OF CARROTS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD MUST BE ELEVATED AND NOT STORED ON THE FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE DIARY WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID CEILING AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 14, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) WAS BEING STORED IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, SERVED, AND STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED HANGING FLY STRIPS WITH DEAD FLIES HANGING IN THE EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM AND OVER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL FLY STRIPS WITH DEAD FLIES ON THEM AND REFRAIN FROM HANGING ANY INSECT TRAPS OVER FOOD PREP AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED 3-4 BAGS OF CARROTS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD MUST BE ELEVATED AND NOT STORED ON THE FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE DIARY WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID CEILING AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 2, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED 2 DIGITAL THERMOMETERS BUILT INTO THE DISPLAY COOLERS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE STORE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THERMOMETERS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON WALL OF WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON CEILING OF WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH TOASTER OVENS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF BOTH UTILITY SERVICE SINKS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BLACKENED, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT BOTH UTILITY SERVICE SINKS. MUST REPLACE.----FLOOR OF THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE REAR BEER AND LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED PILED AT BOTH THE RECEIVING AREAS AND AROUND THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER, INCLUDING EXCESSIVE LEAFS MUST BE REMOVED, ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COLD HOLDING AT 47.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005 A. TAGGED DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER.
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 90 POUNDS OF CHICKEN/LENTIL SOUP AT TEMPERATURE 43.6F, APPROXIMATE 15 POUNDS OF BEEF LASAGNA AT 46.9F, APPROXIMATE 60 POUNDS OF SUSHI ROLLS AT 47.3F, APPROXIMATE 150 POUNDS OF LOBSTER/CHEESE/CHICKEN RAVIOLI AT 43.4F, APPROXIMATE 100 POUNDS OF ROAST BEEF/PORK AT 43.2F, APPROXIMATE 200 POUNDS OF PREPARED CHICKEN SALADS AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 45.2 - 50.0F, AND 10 POUNDS TURKEY WRAP AT 48.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005 A. APPROXIMATELY 625 POUNDS OF FOOD DISPOSED. MANAGEMENT STATES APPROXIMATELY 15,000 DOLLARS OF FOOD DISPOSED.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINER NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 30, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE DUST FAN GUARD COVERS AT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS (DAIRY WIC COOLER AND WIC PRODUCE COOLER).
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FOOD SAMPLER STAFF MEMBER TO ALWAYS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING, HANDLING AND REHEATING FOODS AS WELL AS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 2, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE DUST FAN GUARD COVERS AT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS (DAIRY WIC COOLER AND WIC PRODUCE COOLER).
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FOOD SAMPLER STAFF MEMBER TO ALWAYS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING, HANDLING AND REHEATING FOODS AS WELL AS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 3, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING OUTSIDE OF THE LIQUOR ROOM IS DIRTY, CLEAN IN DETAIL
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE BASEBOARD AND WALL HAS A HOLE IN THE EAST WALL OF THE INSIDE NORTH RECEIVING AREA, REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS SO THEY DO NOT HARBOR PESTS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 20, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING OUTSIDE OF THE LIQUOR ROOM IS DIRTY, CLEAN IN DETAIL.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE BASEBOARD AND WALL HAS A HOLE IN THE EAST WALL OF THE INSIDE NORTH RECEIVING AREA, REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS SO THEY DO NOT HARBOR PESTS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 21, 2014 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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
OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND BEHIND THE REAR MERCHANDISE DISPLAY STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVING. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND HARBORAGE FOR THE PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS ARE DUSTY AND HAVE DEBRIS PILES UNDER THE SHELVES, HOLES WERE FOUND ON EITHER SIDE OF THE NORTH OVERHEAD DOOR IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE BASEBOARD HAS A HOLE IN THE EAST WALL OF THE INSIDE NORTH RECEIVING AREA, REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS SO THEY DO NOT HARBOR PESTS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
A SANITARY WIPING STATION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THE TASTING AREA TO SANITIZE WIPING CLOTHS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 22, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REHEATING INSIDE THE MICROWAVE PULLED BBQ CHICKEN, SPOONED IT OUT ON TOP TORTILLAS AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED FOR SOMEONE TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS, DUE TO A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED, SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE STAIRS NOT CLEANABLE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN STAFF DINING AREA,SECOND FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS,SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. A LOT OF ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AT "AIRLOCK AREA" REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.SWEEP SAID AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LARGE HOLE ON WALL BETWEEN THE ROLLED UP DOOR AND EXIT DOOR,IN REAR GARBAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 19, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING SAMPLED TO THE PUBLIC.(STAFF MEMBER WAS CUTTING BRIE CHEESE BEING SAMPLED TO THE PUBLIC.) THERE MUST A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER WINE SHELVING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALLBASE COUVING IN THE PRODUCE BACKROOM AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE STAFF LOUNGE.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AND FOOD DEMONSTRATORS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 27, 2010 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 29, 2010 License-Task Force · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Fail.
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.