Universal Fruit Market
1940 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60609
Grocery Store ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 10, 2026
Universal Fruit Market was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
June 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Weak hot and cold water pressure at prep area hand washi sink. instructed to provide under city pressure.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed upright refrigeration unit containing fresh salsa, milk, sour cream without thermometer. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment stored in rear of facility. Instructed to remove and maintain premise free of clutter.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 2.5 lbs tcs food at improper temperatures: chicken breast at 47.5 f, chicken cutlets at 45.1.f, beef cutlets at 46.9 f. Pic voluntarily discarded and denatured 5 lbs of chicken at $25 2.5 lbs of beef at $15. Instructed the person in charge that all cold-held food must be at 41.0 f or below. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler's training certification from employee. Instructed that all employees must comply with food handler's training by the food handling regulation enforcement act.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in employee restroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink in rear prep area with a leak at faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter stored on floor under front counter cashier area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No lid on the waste receptacle in the washroom; instructed that the waste receptacle in the unisex washroom must have a lid on it.
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: The cover for the ventilation fan in the washroom was not attached; instructed to attach cover to fan on ceiling.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 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: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON MEAT SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS,SHELVING UNITS,MILK REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DELI COOLER LOWER COMPARTMENT,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT.
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: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD AND BASEMENT(NUMEROUS HOT WATER TANKS,AIR CONDITIONERS,CARS, SCRAPE METAL PARTS AND PIECES,ETC)POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical7 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 signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of prepackaged tcs foods stored inside an open display unit on sales floor such as 16 dozen eggs 56.7f-57.2f,8lbs. Bologna 55.0f,8lbs. Salami 56.3f,17lbs. Hot dogs-54.3f,16lbs. Polishes-55.4f,37lbs. Chirozo 55.0f,2lbs. Chicken hot dogs 54.5f,12lbs. Smoked sausage 54.3f-55.1f,60lbs.sour cream 52.5f-53.9f,2lbs. Pico del gallo 53.2f,2lbs.guac 51.3f.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)appx.182lbs.$645.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed open site display unit at improper temperature of 59.0f with tcs foods stored inside for sale. A held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired email letter when ready.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priroity 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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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. 75 or more mice and rat droppings inside of (pop & vegetable walk in cooler) along wall bases,on floor in between chest freezers in rear area,under prep table in rear cooking area,in basement mixed in with dirt on floor and on tool storage shelves.not able to see floor and other areas due to massive amount of tools and unnecessary articles could be a possible rodent harborage area throughout rear storage area and basement .must remove droppings and remove and organize clutter,clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have apest control operator to service premises on or after 4/8/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3- compartment sink.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on meat slicer,cutting boards,shelving units,milk reach in cooler shelving units,deli cooler lower compartment,service counter shelving unit.
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: Must elevate,remove or organize massive clutter in rear yard and basement(numerous hot water tanks,air conditioners,cars, scrape metal parts and pieces,etc)possible rodent harborage area.
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 holes in walls throughout rear storage area and where needed,damaged floor tiles throughout premises.must remove excessive caulking along wall bases under prep table in deli area and rear storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report # 2362953 2/27/2020 not corrected#47- observed overstock on the floor in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to elevate 6 inches or more off the floor and maintain.#53- must provide covered receptacle for washroom used by female employees.#55- remove clutter and unnecessary items at far rear storage area. Organize and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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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: Observed overstock on the floor in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to elevate 6 inches or more off the floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle for washroom used by female employees.
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: Remove clutter and unnecessary items at far rear storage area. Organize and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrhea procedure on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and no citation issued maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on the service sink. Instructed to provided and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrhea procedure on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and no citation issued maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE TOILET ROOM. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLE OF HAND CLEANING LIQUID OR POWDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed meat slicer and grinder with food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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 overstock on the floor in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to elevate 6 inches or more off the floor and maintain
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: Found no sanitizing solution testing device on site for bleach that the facility uses as a sanitizer. Manager had qac test papers not chlorine test papers. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on the service sink. Instructed to provided and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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: Replace soiled cardboard trays on chip display shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of meat slicer, display shelves and racks.
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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: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in sales, storage and basement areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink in rear storage area. Properly connect condensation drainline in walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove unused equipment and unnecessary articles in rear storage and basement areas to prevent pest harborage. Remove unused crates outside rear door. Elevate all stock off floor in sales, prep, and storage areas.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Clean/sanitize top interior compartment of meat saw of meat debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shield with end caps needed at ceiling above meat prep area and customer display area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at rear and in basement, organize 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 equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the meat slicers to remove food debris. Must clean the interior of the produce cooler and the deli meat case to remove spills and debris.
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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: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in cooler under pallets to remove debris.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Observed missing floor tiles under the rear 3 comp. Sink, instructed to replace.
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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: Observed the rear butcher walls peeling paint, instucted to remove and reseal, also ceiling above meat counter.observed the rear wal-in cooler ceiling not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rear walk-in cooler condensation line not maintained, missing pipe leaking water into a bucket, instructed to repair/maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 small propane tanks in rear storage of store, and 1 small propane tank connected to heating element in basement, instructed to remove from premises 2 story building.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Observed the rear slicer not clean instructed to clean and sanitize. Observed the rear 2 door cooler interior not clean instructed to clean. Observed side storage shelves, and basement storage shelves not clean instructed to clean.
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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: Observed the floor in rear storage area not clean. Instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed broken sink stoppers at rear 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Remove pooling water from basement floor at rear, keep dry at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at elbow of mop sink at rear. Must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove/properly store unused equipment at rear of store, organize and maintain basement at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Soiled chip display units. Replace same. Worn surfaces on exterior cabinet of exposed handsink. Paint same with non-toxic paint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Storage shelves thru-out need detailed cleaning.
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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: Wall behind 3-compartment sink not clean. Clean same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL SELL BY DATE ON PACKAGED SALSA,MEATS IN COOLER.
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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.REPAIR VENTILATION SWITCH FOR HOOD IN POOR REPAIR.
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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. ORGANIZE STORAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM/CLUTTERED.
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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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DEEP FREEZER IN REAR AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP,MUST DEFROST.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOUND POP STORAGE SHELVING UNIT NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PRODUCE COOLER.
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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 WALL ATTACHMENT AT REAR DOOR LEFT SIDE,LOOSE,IN POOR REPAIR.
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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. OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN AT HOOD NOT WORKING OVER STOVE,MUST REPAIR VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.