New York Market

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 28, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the pest control log book not maintained. The last pest inspection report in the pest control log book is dated 6/11/25. Management instructed that a minimum of 2 pest control service visits are required per year and must be kept in the pest control log book for review. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Management instructed to store the ice scoop in a clean container.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

2. Aug 13, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one (1) door standing freezer at the door separating the front and rear areas to not be functioning correctly, with the unit turned off fully. Unit was not in use at time of inspection. Standing one (1) door freezer tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instructed not to use until entire cooler/equipment is able to maintain temperatures adequate temperature and reinspected by cdph. Priority violation, 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED ALL THREE (3) BASINS OF THE THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE BACKING UP/FILLING WITH WASTE WATER WHENEVER THE HAND SINK IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO IT IS USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK DRAIN TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS NOT BACKING UP THROUGH ANY DRAINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE BY END OF INSPECTION AND CLEANED OUT GREASE TRAP, DRAINS, AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED SURROUNDING AREAS. ALL WASTE IS PROPERLY CONVEYED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer present in the two door prep cooler at the front prep area next to cashier. Instructed manager to provide a thermometer in cooler to measure the ambient air temperature.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bags of bread stored on the floor in the rear dry storage area next to the two door standing freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items at least 6 inches off the floor to prevent against contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of single service items stored on the floor in the rear prep area leading to the hall for the building. Instructed to elevate all single service items at least 6 inches off the floor.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the ice machine in the rear preparation area. Instructed manager to provide a backflow prevention device in water line for ice machine.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink next to the three (3) compartment sink to be extremely slow draining at time of inspection. Instructed manager to service and maintain hand sink in good repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light in walk in cooler to not be functional at time of inspection. Instructed to service light and provide adequate lighting in the walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee in prep area without completed food handler training at time of inspection. Instructed manager to ensure all employees complete and maintain food handler training, and all new employees complete within 30 days of hire.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Sep 9, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure or plan in place for cleaning up of vomiting and diarrhea events as well as a kit with all necessary items as stated in the chicago ordinance. Instructed to provide procedure and kit with appropriate supplies. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage available at the front handwashing sink behind the cashier. Manager recently changed the front preparation sink to a hand sink. Soap and paper towels were available at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide appropriate handwashing signage at the hand sink.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bag of small tacos and bag of wings thawing on table in rear of facility. Instructed to thaw all frozen items appropriately under refrigeration or as stated in regulations.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in unprotected area. Instructed manager to store ice scoop in clean and dry location in between use.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets of two door standing freezer in rear to be heavily torn and damaged. Instructed manager to replace torn gaskets in standing freezer.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored in bucket in rear of facility near utility sink. Instructed to store mop to allow for drying in between use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jun 14, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employee at the prep area do the following:- -goes to the display area and collects onions to use for prepping -slices onions withbare hands, no hand washing or gloves on -then puts on gloves wihout washing hands -takes the peels of the onons the the garbage to dispose of them and back to the prep table to continue prepping with the same gloves. -proceeds to wipe the prep table and knife with the same glove and contines prepping. All with out changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed with management the no bare hand contact policy with ready to eat foods. Must wash hands and changes gloves after each task or moving from one area to another. Priority violation #7-38-010. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler/freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted unfinished wood used for shelving at the basement food display area. Instructed to provide shelves with non porous wood that are easily cleanable and maintained.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the upright freezer at the rear. Instructed defrost, clean and maintain units.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted browish spills and mold like substance inside soda display cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted and dusty vents at the display coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Aug 3, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: 3-301.11 (b) observed the employee slicing tomatoes with bare hands and putting the container of the sliced tomatoes in the cold holding unit with the other condiments for ready-to-eat foods. Tomatoes are used as a condiment for ready-to-eat foods (turkey burgers and sandwiches). Must use gloves or other alternative approved methods when handling ready-to-eat food and products. 5lbs of product at $5.00 voluntarily discarded and denatured at this time. Priority violation 7-38-010, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 9)

     No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed employee's toilet room without handwashing signage. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometer inside two cold holding units in the front and rear food prep area. Instructed to provide thermometers inside of all cold holding units and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 observed only one stopper for the three-compartment sink. Instructed to provide two proper stoppers for said sink and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

6. Jul 27, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees toilet room without handwashing signage. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside of two cold holding units in the front and rear food prep area. Instructed to provide thermometers inside of all cold holding units and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed kitchenare (metal pans,pots, and sheet trays) on the floor and not inverted at the bottom of the prep table in the rear food prep area. Instructed to properly store, invert, and maintain said items.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed only one stopper for the three-compartment sink. Instructed to provide two proper stoppers for said sink and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation(s) from report # 2497736, date:04/05/2021 , violation#39 no splash guard between front bar exposed hand sink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink. Must install a washable splash guard. Violation#47 noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves at the display area and refrigeration units. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest. Violation#37 noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers. Instructed manager to correct violation. Priority foundation violation # 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

7. Apr 5, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product names, including bulk food containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: No splash guard between front bar exposed hand sink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink. Must install a washable splash guard.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves at the display area and refrigeration units. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted dusty ceilings and walls at the rear prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times when tcs foods are prepared or served also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. Oct 14, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no one on site in charge.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food. Must provide a consumer advisory for the menu board, disclose and remind food items such as egg sandwiches. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Thermometers could not be located within small reach in refrigerators in food prep area. Install and maintain easy to read thermometers for all refrigerators.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: All prepackaged food must have the name of product, name and address of facility where it was packaged and a list of ingredients.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: All plastic utensils need to be stored in a manner that all handles are facing the same way.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Mops need to be hung after use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unecessary equipment piling up in rear hallway. Must remove all old unecessary items to deter rodent and insect harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed maurkus sorrou registered for the food service educational seminar including the city of chicago certificate for october 10,2020 but maurkus aorrou was not on site at time of reinspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Oct 5, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no one in charge on site.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No written cleaning procedure or required equipment for a vomiting or diarrhea event. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sink installed with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels in rear prep dishwashing area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: 5 lbs of tuna salad valued at $10, 5 lbs of seafood salad valued at $10, 5 lbs of chicken salad valued at $10, 10 lbs of grilled chicken valued at $30, 5 lbs of cooked meatballs valued at $20, 5lbs of cooked rice valued at $5, 5lbs of prepackaged salad valued at $30, 1lb of prepackaged turkey wraps valued at $8, 3lbs of turkey sandwiches valued at $30, 5lbs of prepackaged chicken dinners valued at 12.00, 1 lb of eggrolls valued at $5. All food was voluntarily discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food. Must provide a consumer advisory for the menu board, disclose and remind food items such as egg sandwiches. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Thermometers could not be located within small reach in refrigerators in food prep area. Install and maintain easy to read thermometers for all refrigerators.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Refer to vioation # #60

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: All plastic utensils need to be stored in a manner that all handles are facing the same way.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Mops need to be hung after use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unecessary equipment piling up in rear hallway. Must remove all old unecessary items to deter rodent and insect harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from report dated 11/13/19 including violation #36 no metal stem thermometer, #37 all prepackaged food must be labeled with name and address of facility and a list of ingredients, #45 all items stored throughout rear prep must be elevated off floor. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No person on site with a city of chicago sanitation certificate while tcs foods where being prepared and held including eggs and beef. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

10. Nov 13, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not possess a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Instructed the person in charge must have a city of chicago sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No written cleaning procedure or required equipment for a vomiting or diarrhea event. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must install a hand washing sink with hot/cold running water, soap and paper towels at the rear prep/dish washing area. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: All prepared, ready to eat tcs foods such as tuna salad, meatloaf, must be date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food. Must provide a consumer advisory for the menu board, disclose and remind food items such as egg sandwiches. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: All pre-packaged prepared foods such as cole slaw, sandwiches etc. Must be properly labeled with the business name, address and list of ingredients.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt potted plant in the rear food preparation area. Must remove from food area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the rear prep must be elevated from the floors.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair for the legs of the two compartment sink. Must be smooth cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Shelving at the coffee dispensing area in poor repair. Damaged, cracked with open crevices. Must replace or repair to be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty table top can opener. Must clean after each use.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No person on site with a city of chicago sanitation certificate while tcs foods where being prepared and held hot such as gravy in hot holding at 143.2f. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificate for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Aug 28, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. 7-38-012.(handles raw eggs, deli meat, etc.) serious violation. City of chicago sanitation manager must be on premises while handling potentially hazardous food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found interior of coolers and cabinets not clean. Must clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at kitchen areas. Must clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at coffee drip machine and hot chocolate machine. Must provide.

12. Jul 13, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris inside refrigeration units in rear prep area. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor underneath food storage shelving in rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear 3-compartment sink and exposed hand washing sink in food preparation area draining slow. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler preping food without wearing hair restrain. Must wear a hair restraint at all times food is being prepared abd served.

13. Dec 11, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide stoppers (x3) for 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build inside ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust/dirt build up on floor along walls at rear prep area. Must clean floor and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 2-compartment sink faucet leaking at base also exposed handwash bowl pipe draining slowly. Must repair and maintain sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Some coolers missing thermometers. Must provide thermometers for all coolers.

14. Jul 29, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. Jul 24, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink (2-compartment sink) behind the front counter not properly maintained. The 2-compartment sink behind the front counter is the only exposed hand sink on premises. The exposed hand sink is leaking profusely from the elbow trap under the left compartment sink where a bucket is catching the water. The left compartment sink is not properly draining and the right compartment is draining but slightly backing up into the left comparmtent. 48 hour notice given, manager instructed to empty the bucket catching the water regularly to avoid overwflow and to only use the right compartment sink for handwashing until the 2-compartment sink is repaired. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food sanitation certificate or manager onsite while serving potentially hazardous foods(i.e. Beef, eggs, chicken, etc.) instructed to have original certificate conspicously posted in plain viewing of customers and manager onsite at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the fan vent covers in the walk-in cooler to remove heavy dust buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace the burned out light bulbs in the reach-in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Employees must wear hair restraints at all times while preparing or cooking food.