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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 out pf 07/22/2026 observed approximately 75 or more small live flies on premise in rear prep/dishwashing area, front sandwich prep on menu sign, and basement prep throughout on all orange shelving risers, unopened boxes containing product, prep tables and other miscellaneous items stored. Noted approximately 16 small rodent droppings on floor underneath sausage stuffing machine in middle prep area. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize said areas, and remove droppings. Must eliminate pest activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed all prep tables with rusted shelving. Instructed to resurface and provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed equipment and prep table shelving units in all rpep rear prep/dishwashing area in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all dried food debris to prevent feeding source for pest.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed outside receptacle overflowing with trash bags during time of inspection. Noted lid wide open and unable to close. Instructed to provide a tightly fitted lid and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed standing water in grocery under cooling units as well as grease and food on floor under heaxy cooking equioment in rear prep. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B:4) OUT PF 07/15/2026 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625710 ON 10/21/25 VIOLATION STATES #2-102.13 01/21/2026 No allergen certificate for food service MANAGER; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 75 or more small live flies on premise in rear prep/dishwashing area, front sandwich prep on menu sign, and basement prep throughout on all orange shelving risers, unopened boxes containing product, prep tables and other miscellaneous items stored. Noted approximately 16 small rodent droppings on floor underneath sausage stuffing machine in middle prep area. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize said areas, and remove droppings. Must eliminate pest activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all prep tables with rusted shelving. Instructed to resurface and provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed equipment and prep table shelving units in all rpep rear prep/dishwashing area in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all dried food debris to prevent feeding source for pest.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacle overflowing with trash bags during time of inspection. Noted lid wide open and unable to close. Instructed to provide a tightly fitted lid and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in grocery under cooling units as well as grease and food on floor under heaxy cooking equioment in rear prep. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625710 ON 10/21/25 VIOLATION STATES #2-102.13 01/21/2026 No allergen certificate for food service MANAGER; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: Covering hot food with lids during cooling down process. Instructed to uncover during cooling down.

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

Inspector’s note: NO sanitizer test strip for 3-comp sink QAC sanitizer solution. Instructed to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 observed no address of the manufacturer of frozen desserts (tiramisu by isabella). Management instructed that all packaged foods must be properly labeled.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed excessive rust and a hole in the stainless steel shelf below the prep table in the rear prep/dishwashing area. Management instructed to replace the prep table.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the top of the prep tables in the basement food prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed no light shield on the light fixture in the deli prep area. Management instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no address of the manufacturer of frozen desserts (tiramisu by isabella). Management instructed that all packaged foods must be properly labeled.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed live insect activity in the food prep and dishwashing areas. Observed 5 live house flies on the walls, ceiling, and stereo in the food prep and dishwashing area. Also observed approx. 25 live small flying insects were observed on the walls and the dishwashing area ceiling and above the staircase to the basement. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive rust and a hole in the stainless steel shelf below the prep table in the rear prep/dishwashing area. Also observed was a broken plastic door for the hot-holding unit in the rear prep/dishwash area. Management instructed to replace the prep table and hot holding unit.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the prep tables in the basement food prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the ceiling in the dish washing area and basement prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shield on the light fixture in the deli prep area. Management instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on door of walk-in cooler located in rear opposite 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed hose connected to handwashing sink located in rear dish area. Instructed to remove.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside unisex employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment improperly stored in prep area across from ovens. Must invert all cooking equipment for air drying.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak underneath handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink. Repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink in the deli area draining slowly. Instructed to repair and maintain

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food employees without hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris on all heavy equipment throughout prep area. Instructed to maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a closed garbage can in employee toilet room and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to increase lighting in basement prep area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label salads (macaroni, cold slaw, etc.) sold from reach in cooler on the floor, with ingredients, name and place of manufacturer, packer or distributor. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must discontinue using milk crates as storage racks for food and equipment. Instructed to provide proper storage racks for equipment and food storage in the walk in cooler/freezer. Instructed to maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed slow drain at hand sink in front deli prep area, instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors throughout all prep areas, walk in cooler & freezer, and in the basement. Instructed to maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a metal stem thermometer onsite to ensure the accuracy of hot or cold food temperatures. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label salads (macaroni, cold slaw, etc.) sold from reach in cooler on the floor, with ingredients, name and place of manufacturer, packer or distributor. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings throughout food storage barrels in basement prep area. Instructed to remove droppings, clean and sanitize the affected areas, and contact pest control provider for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee preparing food in prep area with out a hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times when preparing food. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must discontinue using milk crates as storage racks for food and equipment. Instructed to provide proper storage racks for equipment and food storage in the walk in cooler/freezer. Instructed to maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust and food debris under shelves and tabletop equipment in the prep areas. Must detail clean all areas and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed slow drain at hand sink in front deli prep area, instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors throughout all prep areas, walk in cooler & freezer, and in the basement. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 (a)(b)(c) observed a bag containing ready to eat bread stored on the floor of the prep room. Instructed to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed an accumulation of dust and food debris under shelves and tabletop equipment in the prep areas. Must detail clean all areas and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed the need to detail clean floors throughout to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Must maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a position that allows air-dry without soiling and pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 40 rat droppings in the basement storage area around the baseboards and under storage shelves. Instructed to remove all droppings from premises, detail clean and sanitize infected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate activity. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a bag containing ready to eat bread stored on the floor of the prep room. Instructed to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust and food debris under shelves and tabletop equipment in the prep areas. Must detail clean all areas and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the need to detail clean floors throughout to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Must maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a position that allows air-dry without soiling and pest harborage.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises at time of inspection: found approximately 30 rat dropping on premises under the dry food storage racks near the back door. Instructed to remove all droppings from premises, detail clean and sanitize infected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove dust accumulation from behind the condenser inside of the walk-in cooler on the 1st floor and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The front hand sink located behind the deli is slow draining. Instructed to contact a plumber to repair sink and maintian.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards in the front prep area with deep, dark grooves/stains. Maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Instructed to remove the rust from the storagae racks in the cooler/prep areas and from the exterior of the grease trap.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the can opener, the storage racks in the coolers and above the 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the walls around the all sinks/cooking equipment and the vent in the front prep area above the prep coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the loose/damaged faucet (the water sprouts up from the base of the faucet. Maintain same. Instructed to install a 3-compartment sink large enough to fully submerge the large pots/containers or remove the large utensils from the premises.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to hang all mops up to dry when not in use.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at required ppm) when not in use.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All pre-packaged prepared foods must be properly labeled with business name, address and ingredients.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside waste receptacle found overflowing with food garbage and garbage overflowing from container and onto the ground. Instructed to remove overflowing garbage and garbage from surrounding grounds. Recommend additional waste containers or more frequent pick-up service. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 9-9-14 not corrected. #30- label all packaged sliced melon fruit salad in display cooler and bulk containers in prep area.#33-clean interior and exterior of all coolers, prep tables, slicers, and knife rack.#34-clean floors under equipment along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. #41- elevate all stock off floor in sales and storage areas. Organize rear storage and basement areas to prevent pest harboring. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All pre-packaged prepared foods must be properly labeled with business name, address and ingredients. All prepared ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler ie: sliced deli meats, pasta salad, must be labeled and dated.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior wooden storage cabinets next to front prep deli cooler blackened with dirt. All shelving throughout with dirt and debris.excessive dust on fans in the 1st floor walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Hole in the cement floor of entrance to 1st floor walk-in cooler. Must repair. Missing floor drain cover in basement. Must provide.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Dirty walls throughout out both rear prep areas and hallway leading to lower level prep. Must clean and maintain. Wall in the basement produce walk-in cooler in poor repair/missing.must repair/replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked light shield above lower level rear prep area. Must replace.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label all packaged sliced melon fruit salad in display cooler and bulk containers in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, prep tables, slicers, and knive rack.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under equipment along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in sales and storage areas. Organize rear storage and basement areas to prevent pest harborage. Separate cleaning supplies under prep table in middle prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Provide long handle utensils for dispensing seasonings.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label and date all prepared salads in walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all shelves, cutting equipment, and pallets in first floor and basement prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls need cleaning in basement prep area. Remove peeling paint on walls above exposed sink in middle prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in front produce display cooler. Provide light shield or shatterproof bulb in basement walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide cold water at rear hand sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and articles in rear storage and basement areas to prevent pest harborage. Elevate all stock off floor for easy cleaning and pest control.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener attached to prep table, sinks, utensils, prep cooler and prep counters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors through-out premises not maintained or cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floor, remove grease build up and reseal surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Light bulb in basement walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to install ventilation fan or have window open during business hours.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided for prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Sinks, storage shelves, prep counter, can opener, slicers, and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors along wallbase and behind equipment in storage, prep and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometers not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED, REPORT DATED 2/17/2010, REPORT #58312, FOR VIOLATIONS #32, #34, #38 AND #41, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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.SPLASHGUARD AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED,WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREAS,BENEATH GROCERY SHELVING CUSTOMER AREAS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING.

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.ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED FOR DELI FOOD PREP AREA.

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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BACK ROOM,STORE ARTICLES TO 6" OFF FLOOR,WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.