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Andy's Grocery

2300 S TROY ST, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County

68cited violations
1serious tier
14inspections
20tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1495885
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025130
2022130
2020120
20183190
2016250
2015130
2014110
2012140
20112170
20101111

Inspections

  1. Dec 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT (SLICER, MEAT CUTTER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGE TO BOTTOM OF RESTROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR BUTCHER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO DIRECT EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  2. Dec 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME BUILD UP OF DEBRIS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

  3. Dec 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  4. Oct 18, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Oct 10, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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)

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      Inspector Comments: 3-304.12(D) MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SCOOP.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2229338 10/3/18 # 38 NOT CORRECTED.STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF LOWER SHELF OF VANITY AT FRONT HAND SINK AND ON FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP AREA SINK,ON FLOOR NEXT TO PLASTIC BINS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON SHELF BEHIND TV EQUIPMENT,UNDER AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOLERS AND PALLET AT COOLER,ON DISPLAY SHELVES NEAR DETERGENT AND DIAPERS,ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT ,ON & INSIDE OF GRILL, ON A PIECE OF WOOD AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR IN WATER CLOSET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER,BROOM RACK,ON FLOOR BEHIND RETURN ITEMS IN CRATE,OUTLET BOX OVER CUTTING BOARD AND ON PIPES AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO.APPX.5 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/10/18.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

  6. Oct 3, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.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

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-305.13 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.125 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON,UNDER AND AROUND LOWER SHELF OF VANITY AT FRONT HAND SINK,WOOD LEDGE AND BENCH AT SERVICE COUNTER,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,UNDER AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOLERS,ON DISPLAY SHELVES,NEAR BASEMENT DOOR,IN TOILET ROOM,MOTOR OF MEAT COOLER,GRILL,3-COMPARTMENT SINK,WATER CLOSET.ALSO.APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR MEAT DEPT.1- LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR UNDER MEAT COOLER.6- DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARDS UNDER AND AROUND DISPLAY SHELVES,COOLERS AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENTS,DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/3/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12(D) MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SCOOP.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 MUST PROVIDE 2- MORE SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

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

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

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE,CUTTUNG BOARDS,SERVICE COUNTER,DISPLAY SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      5-403.12 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED CLEAR WATER PUMPING FROM A WATER METER SOURCE IN BASEMENT ON TO FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND MISSING SUMP PUMP LID.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE IN TOILETROOM AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ON SALES FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT

  7. Oct 25, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Oct 18, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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 MICE DROPPINGS, AND 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN IN REAR MEAT AREA, AND REAR STORAGE SHELF IN UNUSED COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR STORAGE FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STOCK ON THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

  9. Nov 3, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE MEAT DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER (UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNUSED ITEMS)IN THE REAR AND CLUTTER (UNUSED ITEMS) BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Aug 20, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST

  11. Jun 27, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      AREA ABOVE WINDOW IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR. PAINT CEILING IN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.

  12. Mar 23, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,GREASE TRAP LID AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

    • 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 REPAIR CRACK IN CEILING IN DELI PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN COOKING PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Inspector Comments: 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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SOME COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: 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 & ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR PORCH STORAGE,CLOSET STORAGE,BASEMENT.

  13. Mar 16, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET & TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/16/11.

    • 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 LABLE COOKED FOODS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

    • 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 OR REPAIR MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,GREASE TRAP LID AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED.

    • 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 DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • 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 HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

    • 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 CRACK IN CEILING IN DELI PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN COOKING 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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SOME COOLERS.

    • 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 & ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR PORCH STORAGE,CLOSET STORAGE,BASEMENT.

  14. Aug 31, 2010 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.

      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. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING RAW CHICKEN AND RAW PORK, WASHED HANDS WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON, AND RETURNED TO SERVED A CUSTOMER USING THE SAME GLOVES. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED GLOVES MUST BE REMOVED AND HANDS WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010[A].

    • 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 IN COOLERS.

    • 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 SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER KITCHEN'S SERVING COUNTER AND REPLACE MISSING TILES ON KITCHEN'S COUNTER.

    • 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; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVEN, TOILET BOWL, MOP SINK, MEAT SLICER, GRILL, STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT.

    • 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. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

    • 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 CEILING ABOVE 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN AND PREP TABLE AT BUTCHER AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

    • 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 PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.

    • 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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET AND BASEMENT, 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

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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.