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Windy City Mini-market

1756 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County

69cited violations
2serious tier
13inspections
19tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1927713
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026150
20251150
2022230
2020160
2017130
20162110
2015130
20142162
2013270

Inspections

  1. Mar 16, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES) STORED IMPROPERLY IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER-STAINED AND CRACKED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DISPLAY COOLER AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL NEAR THE BOTTOM BASEBOARDS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  2. Dec 18, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • 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)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 20- GALLONS OF MILK RANGING FROM 45.3F-46.9F.4.5- 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK-47.3F.9LBS. FRESCO CHEESE-47.3F.6LBS. CREAM CHEESE-46.0F.10-GALLONS CREAMER-46.8F-47.9F.12-GALLONS YOGURT DRINK-45.4F-46.1F.20LBS. RAW CHICKEN-45.3F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .APPX.385LBS. $578.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      OBSERVED APPX. 18 OR MORE TOXIC RODENTICIDE POISON SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON SALES FLOOR ,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,REAR STORAGE AREA, TOILET ROOM AND BASEMENT FOOD & LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 46.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO WHEN READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK FROM FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK, LOOSE CAULKING INSIDE OF FAR LEFT BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND WOOD FLOORING IN REAR PREP,DAMAGED WALL ABOVE MOP SINK AND HOLE IN HALLWAY IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP AND DEAD WATER BUGS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS OF STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562222 8/16/22 #47-4-101.19 : OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  3. Aug 16, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  4. Aug 9, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS THE FACILITY MAY RECEIVE DURING DELIVERIES (I.E. PACKAGED DELI MEAT, HOT DOGS, EGGS. MILK ETC.). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  5. May 11, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-10. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND SOAP AT REAR DELI STATION HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION

    • Severity not stated

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

      DELI SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO DRAIN BOARD FOR 3-COM SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  6. Jul 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER ATTACHED TO THE CONDENSER ON THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE GASKETS ATTACHED TO THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE MEAT SLICER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PRODUCE ITEMS ON THE BACK WALL TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD ITEMS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Aug 23, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD COOKED ON SITE AND REPACKED,LABELS IS NEEDED ON EACH CONTAINERS WITH FOOD SOURCE AND FOOD INGREDIENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: FOOD WAS COOKED AT TWO BURNERS,NO VENTILATION NOR HOOD PROVIDED ON SITE.FOUND COOKED MIXED VEGETABLE IN A LARGE POT, STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL VENTILATION/HOOD FOR THE UNIT OR REMOVE UNITS FROM PREMISES. CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELVES LINER NEED TO BE REMOVED THROUGHOUT INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS ON FLOOR(NORTH-EAST CORNER) BETWEEN THE MILK COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER WERE ICE BAGS ARE STORED,ALSO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULGED/PEELING PAINT ON WALL INSIDE THE POP STORAGE BY THE WASHROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  8. Aug 16, 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

      OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4 TO 1 INCH OF GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE DOOR. DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO FRAME. DOOR MUST BE RODENT/INSECT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD COOKED ON SITE AND REPACKED,LABELS IS NEEDED ON EACH CONTAINERS WITH FOOD SOURCE AND FOOD INGREDIENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD WAS COOKED AT TWO BURNERS,NO VENTILATION NOR HOOD PROVIDED ON SITE.FOUND COOKED MIXED VEGETABLE IN A LARGE POT, STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL VENTILATION/HOOD FOR THE UNIT OR REMOVE UNITS FROM PREMISES. CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELVES LINER NEED TO BE REMOVED THROUGHOUT INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS ON FLOOR(NORTH-EAST CORNER) BETWEEN THE MILK COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER WERE ICE BAGS ARE STORED,ALSO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULGED/PEELING PAINT ON WALL INSIDE THE POP STORAGE BY THE WASHROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  9. Oct 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. ALL PRODUCT OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ANY UNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  10. Aug 29, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY AND PREPACKAGED COOLERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE SHOES UNDER MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS.

  11. Aug 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      REAR DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATUE 48.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

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

      IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BEEF 47.1F, CHICKEN 47.8F, PORK CHOPS 49.4F, HOT DOGS 51F, CHORIZO 53.5F STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 180LBS AND $450 OF MEAT. ALL COLD FOO MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MILK 58.8F STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH SELL BY DATES 8-24-14 TO 10-27-14. APPROXIMATELY 27 PINTS, 26 HALF GALLONS AND 16 GALLONS OF MILK WORTH $170 TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE SOLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY AND PREPACKAGED COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE SHOES UNDER MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS.

  12. Dec 18, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Bandsaw, prep table and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after every use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase and under display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove all debris. Several holes noted in floor around three compartment sink. Instructed to seal all openings.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unsed articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

  13. Dec 9, 2013 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

      Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed and pest control logbook not maintained or provided during inspection. Observed fron dual doors with 1/4 inch gap down the middle where doors meet and premises does not have licensed pest control company servicing establishment or written pest control logbook available during inspection. Also, observed 1 baby insect(roach) on back prep table. Instructed to have licensed pest control company service premises, provided written pest control logbook and repair and rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Bandsaw, prep table and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after every use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase and under display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove all debris. Several holes noted in floor around three compartment sink. Instructed to seal all openings.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unsed articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

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.