Supermercado Santos
4045-4047 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60623
Grocery Store ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 3, 2026
Supermercado Santos was last inspected on August 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations.
Latest inspection
August 3, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
7 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed uncovered meat stored in rear chest freezer. Instructed manager to properly cover all food items to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed crates used as shelving units in prep, storage and sales areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage for easy cleaning and pest control.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces on cutting board in meat prep/wrapping area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooved cutting boards in meat prep area. Instructed manager to replace cutting boards and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, slicers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on floors inside walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Observed dust buildup on duct equipment and vents in prep and sales areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing tiles along stairway leading to kitchen. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler training. All employees handling food and/or equipment must provide valid food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
22 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of all reach in coolers to remove spills and/or debris. Also defrost and clean the interior of the reach in ice cream display freezer.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean fixtures in the washroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the following area: round the deli counter, washroom and rear storage area under and behind shelving.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted a few holes and openings into the floor and wall base in the rear. Must seal to prevent possible entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels in the washroom at the washbowl sink. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towels for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the reach-in and walk-in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Noted facility did not provide a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. Informed a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times and a valid must remain posted on site whenever time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: food storage containers not labeled with common name. Instd to label with common name and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: cardboard lining on bottom of storage shelf in rear prep area. Instd to remove so as surface to be smooth and easily cleanable
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Food storage containers not labeled with common name. Instd to label with common name and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cardboard lining on bottom of storage shelf in rear prep area. Instd to remove so as surface to be smooth and easily cleanable
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dead insects throughout facility, on and under shelving and equipment and in pest control traps. Instructed person in charge to remove all dead insects, clean and sanitize area, and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed worn and dirty gaskets on coolers in front drink area. Instructed person in charge to replace/repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to replace/repair and maintain for the prevention of contamination.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris and dead insects(flies) in front drink coolers. (all bottles proiperly sealed from contamination.) instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in rear dry storage area(white buckets). Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain at least six inches from floor at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust and food debris on floor underneath shelving and equipment in rear dry storage area and front sales area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulb and dim lighting in meat walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to replace bulbs and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Rusty surface on exterior of grease trap at 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove rust and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: MISSING A RECEPTACLE HANDWASH SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR DISPOSABLE HAND DRYING TOWELS. A receptacle shall be provided in each area of the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT or PREMISES where REFUSE is generated or commonly discarded. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cracked/missing floor tiles in front of walk in cooler. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximatley 9lbs of carnitas, 20lbs of beef, 3 lbs of chopped tomatoes stored inside walk in cooler without any date marking labels. Instructed to provide date marking labels( not to exceed 7 days) on all ready to eat and refrigerated items that are stored for more than 24 hours. Must maintain. Priority foundation violation. Manager discarded and denatured voluntarily during inspection. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Observed premise curing pork on site during time of inspection without required variance issued by chicago department of public health. Noted approximately 25 lbs of pork being dried hanging from hood filters over cooking equipment in prep area. Instructed to contact cdph for variance approval information. Pork voluntarilty discarded during this time by person in charge. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFood handling
No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.
Inspector’s note: Observed premise curing pork on site during time of inspection without required variance issued by chicago department of public health. Noted approximately 25 lbs of pork being dried hanging from hood filters over cooking equipment in prep area. Instructed to contact cdph for variance approval information. Pork voluntarilty discarded during this time by person in charge. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. See violation #29 for citation issuance.
Official wording (code 32)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed all prep tables and equipment located in prep areas in need of cleaning. Must remove all dried food debris and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amounts of black crates stacked and stored inside walk in coolers, and in rear storage. Instructed to remove and maintain premise free of unnecesary items and clutter.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dried food debris on floors inside walk in cooler . Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Missing disinfectant for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide effective disinfectant against norovirus and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Opened packages of deli meats and cheeses not properly labeled or dated. Refrigerated, ready to eat tcs food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days or an approved procedure in place. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Condensor line leaking in walk in cooler. Instd to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE FOR BEEF BEING CURED HANGING ON OVER HEAD PADDLES OVER LARGE COOKERS IN PREP AREA .MUST CONTACT CDPH AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2200673 8/8/18 #38- still finding evidence of appx. 11- live roaches crawling on floor under hand sink,on cord underneath the cuber on top of prep table,in between plate parts of saw machine,on deli wrapping paper on lower shelf of prep table,on floor and interior trim of lower door compartments of meat/deli cooler in meat/deli prep area and several dead roaches in same areas.also,still evidence of appx.20 or more live small flies flying around in deli/meat and main prep areas,crawling on rotten vegetables(tomatoes and onions) on display for sale.a receipt of service from pest control dated 8/10 & 8/14 on site.evidence as been removed by manager at this time of inspection.pest control has been contacted to come out for service today.must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after…
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF BAGGED ICE FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CUTTING BOARDS,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CARTS,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS SHELVING UNITS,SAW MACHINE,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR AND WALL TILES THROUGHOUT,STAINED CEILING .MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS IN TOILETROOMS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND ON SALES FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM UNDER DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
3 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE FOR BEEF BEING CURED HANGING ON OVER HEAD PADDLES OVER LARGE COOKERS IN PREP AREA .MUST CONTACT CDPH AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN AND AROUND MOTORS OF3- POP COOLERS AND ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR,MOTOR OF MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AND ON TOP OF MEAT CUBER.APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES AND APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND PRE/DISH WASHING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF BAGGED ICE FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZER SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CUTTING BOARDS,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CARTS,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,SAW MACHINE,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN MOPSINK BASIN.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS IN TOILETROOMS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND ON SALES FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR AND WALL TILES THROUGHOUT,STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING .MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS AND MOPSINK CLOSET
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN REAR TOILETROOM
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical12 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy procedure.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean -up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrheal.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Observed no variance for beef being cured hanging on over head paddles over large cookers in prep area .must contact cdph and provide documentation.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 25 or more live roaches crawling on floor in between and around motors of3- pop coolers and ice cream freezer on sales floor,motor of meat display unit and on top of meat cuber.appx.15 or more live large flies and appx.25 or more live small flies flying around premises and pre/dish washing areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/8/18.(priority foundation 7-38-020a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lid on food storage container,interior door panel of bagged ice freezer in poor repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizer solution concentration.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from cutting boards,prep tables,microwave,rolling carts,food storage shelves,chip display racks,all reach in and walk in coolers shelving units,lower shelf of steam table,saw machine,all unused equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean exterior of grease trap at 3- comp sink.must clean mopsink basin.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky sink stopper handle on middle basin of 3- comp sink
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3- compartment sink backing up in both sink basins and filling up and slow draining when water is released from middle compartment with grease and food debris.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030c)
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean mold build up from walls in both walk in coolers and food debris from walls in prep areas.must clean spider webs from walls in toiletrooms.must clean dust build up from ceiling vents.must clean debris from floor throughout and on sales floor under display shelves.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and broken floor and wall tiles throughout,stained and damaged ceiling .must seal all gaps and holes in walls throughout.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in prep areas and mopsink closet.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide ventilation in rear toiletroom.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean air vents to remove all dust build up. Clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ceiling fan in need of cleaning to remove all dust and spider webs. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exteriors of deep freezers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the exterior of deep freezer n sales floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean all dust build-up from ceiling vents where present. Clean dirt, food splatters and stains from walls throughout where present.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace all missing light shields throughout in dish washing area, and in food prep areas.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
11 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Improper pest control observed on premises. 10 rat droppings found in the following areas: on floor behind cooking equipment in rear hot food prep area and on floor behind the hot water tank in mop closet. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, seal up any openings found and request additional service visit from pest control company. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Exterior of lid to grease dumpster in rear outside area not properly maintained, grease and debris found on front and rear sections of lid. Must keep exterior of grease receptacle clean . Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink not properly draining, water backing up into first and third sections of the sink when water is turned on i the center section of sink. Must have sink repaired. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations noted on report # 1567049 dated 9-1-15 not corrected:-30-observed trays of pork and beef in the walk in cooler not labeled with product name or date. Instructed to label all foods that are outside of the original packages. Observed guacamole and salsa for sale without labels containing product ingredients or name and address of business. Instructed to properly label all foods for sale with business name, address and ingredients.-32-observed a rusty grease trap under the 3 compartment sink located in the rear prep area. Observed rusty shelves in the soda refrigerators located in the grocery store area. Instructed to replace or repaint with a non toxic food grade paint and maintain. Observed cardboard being reused as a shelf liner in the soda refrigerator. Instructed not to reuse cardboard in order to prevent pest harborage. All surfaces should be sm
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must properly store utensil used for dispensing baked products on sales floor in a clean sanitary manor preventing contamination.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint rusty shelves underneath prep tables and rusty exteriors of deep freezers. Repair doors to walk-in coolers that are not self closing(off track).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the following: all food/pop display shelves on sales floor, exteriors of all deep freezers throughout, all fan guards and coils in all walk-in coolers, all sinks, steam table and hot holding unit in hot food service line area, all shelves in all food prep areas where food debris is present, interior of microwave oven, interior of produce display case, and interiors and exteriors of glass sliding doors to meat cases in the meat dept.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout underneath all display shelves on sales floor, along the bases of the walls in between all heavy equipment throughout(dirt, food debris).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean all dust build-up from ceiling vents where present. Clean dirt, food splatters and stains from walls throughout where present.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace all missing light shields throughout in dish washing area, and in food prep areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Have a set up(hot holding unit for nacho cheese and the plastic containers for the chips) behind the front counter. Owner informed that this product must be served behind the meat counter where the exposed hand sink is located or an exposed hand sink must be installed behind front cash register area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed trays of pork and beef in the walk in cooler not labeled with product name or date. Instructed to label all foods that are outside of the original packages. Observed guacamole and salsa for sale without labels containing product ingredients or name and address of business. Instructed to properly label all foods for sale with business name, address and ingredients.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed a rusty grease trap under the 3 compartment sink located in the rear prep area. Observed rusty shelves in the soda refrigerators located in the grocery store area. Instructed to replace or repaint with a non toxic food grade paint and maintain. Observed cardboard being reused as a shelf liner in the soda refrigerator. Instructed not to reuse cardboard in order to prevent pest harborage. All surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the shelves of the soda refrigerator in need of minor cleaning to remove dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet of the 3 compartment sink has a minor leak located in the rear prep area. Observed the washbowl has a minor leak at the t-trap located in the washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary clutter (old equipment, tools) in the rear. Observed stock (soda, water) stored on the ground in the grocery store area. Instructed to elevate all stock at least 6 inches from the ground and remove or clean old unused equipment and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide splashguard inbetween exposed handsink and prep table in meat prep area. Interior panel of chest freezer in poor repair, exposed insulation. Instd to replace same. Food stained raw wood storage shelves in rear. Instd to seal/paint same so as to be smooth, non-porous easily cleanable surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Utiltiy sink slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The meat grinder is sitting on cardboard, remove unsanitary cardboard.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The butcher area floors and metal riser are dirty, clean the floors in detail.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: A wall tile is missing behind the band saw, fit a tile in so the wall is free of defects.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: The light bulbs above the butcher area are not shielded, shield the glass bulbs.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Some areas of shelves in walk-in cooler rusty; paint where needed.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE & LOOSE WALLBASE AT BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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 OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: 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.THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FREEZERS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: 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 REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: 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 INSECTS; OVER 20 FRUIT FLIES ON TOP OF BANANAS, ONIONS AND OTHER FRUITS AND VEG. ON DISPLAY TABLES. MUST REMOVE SPOILED BANABAS AND ONIONS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TABLES. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, MEAT SLICER, GRINDER, BOTTOM PANELS OT PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, DISPLAY SHELVES AND MICROWAVE OVENS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR CEILING IN MOP CLOSET.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector’s note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. SOILED AND CLEAN APRONS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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