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Al-amin Grocery

6403 N ARTESIAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60645 · Cook County

75cited violations
2serious tier
11inspections
22tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1574084
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252241
2019160
2017290
20162170
20143131
2012160

Inspections

  1. Feb 18, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT INCLUDING BEARD RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

  2. Feb 6, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE TO SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE STORE TO PURCHASE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT INCLUDING BEARD RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      ALL STORED ITEMS INCLUDING FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. MUST PAINT/SEAL, REMOVE RUST. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      LIDS ON SEVERAL BOX FREEZERS CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE METAL PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY DRYING ON A RAW WOODEN DOOR LOCK AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND BLOOD: INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, BEHIND BOX FREEZERS IN THE FRONT GROCERY AREA, UNDER THE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2345919 ON 11-19-19 NOT CORRECTED. #57- 2-102.13-- FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Nov 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND WALL AT DISHWASHING AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN(HOLES).MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

  4. Dec 8, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED CUSTOMER BY THE CUTTING BOARD TABLE IN BUTCHER'S AREA,ANOTHER WALKING UPON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHED HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PHYSICAL DIVIDER BETWEEN THE BUTCHER'S AREA AND CUSTOMER'S AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOLE ON WEST WALL BY THE LOG CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REMOVE DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER THE MEAT SLICER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOWN THE LOCATION IF ONE ALREADY INSTALLED. LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK) REPAIR CAUSE

  5. Nov 29, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCORDING TO THE SANITIZE SOLUTION USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-5-16,REPORT #1938044 #32-OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN THE SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO, DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZER ON THE PREMISES. GROCERY BAGS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN #33-OBSERVED MEAT SLICER/GRINDER, AND CONTACT SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, DEEP FREEZER DOOR IS BROKEN ON THE NORTH WALL AND ON THE FREEZER IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #45- FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED TODAY 11-29-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED CUSTOMER BY THE CUTTING BOARD TABLE IN BUTCHER'S AREA,ANOTHER WALKING UPON TREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHED HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PHYSICAL DIVIDER BETWEEN THE BUTCHER'S AREA AND CUSTOMER'S AREA. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DRY BLOOD ON FLOOR UNDER THE HANGED MEAT,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE,AND MAINTAIN AREA.PROVIDE CONTAINER UNDER THE HANGED MEAT SO BLOOD DRIPS IN IT,NOT ON FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOLE ON WEST WALL BY THE LOG CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REMOVE DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER THE MEAT SLICER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOWN THE LOCATION IF ONE ALREADY INSTALLED. LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK)REPAIR CAUSE

  6. Jul 5, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN THE SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO, DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZER ON THE PREMISES. GROCERY BAGS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MEAT SLICER/GRINDER, AND CONTACT SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, DEEP FREEZER DOOR IS BROKEN ON THE NORTH WALL AND ON THE FREEZER IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM, AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

  7. Jun 28, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED LARGE PIECE OF BEEF BEING STORED UNPROTECTED IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER THE COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER, ON RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION, POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT (COVER) FOOD BEING STORE IN THE COOLER AT ALL TIMES, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; TOILET ROOM, REAR STORAGE AND ON FLOORS IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TRASH AROUND IT, AND OVERFLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA, AND INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP IF NEEDED TO AVOID TRASH OVERFLOW, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CITYO F CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ESTABLISHMENT IS SELLING AND PREPARING RAW MEATS FROM A BUTCHERS COUNTER IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. MOHAMMED CHOWDHURY STATED HE WAS NOT AWARE HE NEEDED A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSE AT NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. (NO CITATION ISSUED, PER SUPV)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN THE SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO, DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZER ON THE PREMISES. GROCERY BAGS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MEAT SLICER/GRINDER, AND CONTACT SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, DEEP FREEZER DOOR IS BROKEN ON THE NORTH WALL AND ON THE FREEZER IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES NOT CLEAN; REAR, MEAT AREA, TOILET ROOM, ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND THE FRONT OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES NOT CLEAN; REAR MEAT PREP, TOILET ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS, AND FRONT OF THE STORE. ALSO, STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR MEAT PREP, TOILET ROOM, AND FRONT OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM, AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM, IN THE MEAT PREP AREA, AND BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

  8. Nov 13, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Nov 7, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      FOUND SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-30-14 INSPECTION # 1464552. NUMBER 18. FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES: OBSERVED 4 ROACHES ON WALLS AT REAR MEAT PREPARATION AREAS, 1 ROACH ON SIDE OF DOOR AT RESTROOM, 4 ROACHES UNDER PREPARATION TABLE, 1 ROACH ON SIDE OF REACH IN COOLER DOOR. NUMBER 24. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND LARGE LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPING, LEAKY FAUCET, AND INTERIOR OF COMPARTMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: FOUND 3 REACH IN FREEZER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. REAR OF PREMISES.(TORN GASKETS)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, FRONT COUNTERS,INTERIOR OF BAND SAW, PREPARATION TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND MANY SMALL HOLES AND CREVICES AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT MUST BE SEALED. HOLES MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  10. Oct 30, 2014 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

      FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. FOUND ROACHES IN FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR STORAGE ROOM, BATHROOM, SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES, AND ON WALLS AT REAR OF PREMISES. ALSO, IN CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG DOORS AT REAR OF PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE ROACHES AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND LARGE LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPING, LEAKY FAUCET, AND INTERIOR OF COMPARTMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND 3 REACH IN FREEZER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. REAR OF PREMISES.(TORN GASKETS)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, FRONT COUNTERS,INTERIOR OF BAND SAW, PREPARATION TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND MANY SMALL HOLES AND CREVICES AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT MUST BE SEALED. HOLES MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  11. Mar 6, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(VERY CLOSE TO EACH OTHER). MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE SLOTTED SHELVE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO AIR DRY THE KNIFE,TRAYS,ETC. CHEST FREEZER LID NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE. CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK, WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND ORGANIZE THE CABINET BESIDE THE MEAT CUTTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AREA BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER (WITH EGGS, YOGURT, PASTRIES,JUICE) WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING THERMOMETER IN SOME CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WASHCLOTH USED TO CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE,COOLER TOP OF THE COUNTER, MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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.