Andy's Deli
5442 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Grocery Store ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 22, 2026
Andy's Deli was last inspected on September 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
September 22, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine with slight mineral build up on interior. Instructed maanger to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
32 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed various tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 44-49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 1.5 pounds smoked salmon, 4 pounds of cooked bean salad, and 5 pounds of cooked vegetables ($50) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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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 display cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 46 f. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical4 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 handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink opposite employee locker rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 torn gaskets on doors of meat walk-in cooler and outdoor vegetable walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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 black slime on condensor pipe in ceiling of meat walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on exterior of used cooking oil container located in rear outdoor garbage area. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.
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: Observed unused vacuum packaging device in rear employee break area opposite employee locker rooms. Instructed to remvoe from premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units inside fresh meat preparation areas.corrected during inspection.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found fan guards/covers not clean inside produce cooler.must clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine with calcium build-up.
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: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can (tomato paste, canned peach etc) container into food grade container for proper food storage.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage shelves with black mold like build-up inside meat walk-in cooler.
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: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath one comp sink behind front deli/service area.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the floor, floor drain and pipes underneath 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Found no current inspection summary report (07-13-22) posted on premise. Instructed manager, a current summary report must be displayed and visible to the public. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b) citation issued
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed salt, and sugar out of the original containers and in plastic storage containers being stored underneath prep tables without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a missing celing tile in the womens toilet room located in the womens locker room. Instructed to repair 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 dust on all vent covers in all toilet rooms. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burntout lightbulbs in all walk-in coolers in the rear receiving area. Instructed to replace burnt out lightbulbs and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general1 paperwork 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 verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. 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 kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Left one pager and instructed to maintain a procedure and kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 bulk ingredient containers not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at exposed handsink located opposite walk-in cooler in rear. 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 missing ceiling panel above stall in women's locker room toilet. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on fans and water hose in produce walk-in cooler accessible from rear alley area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted from last cdph inspection. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical9 general1 paperwork 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 employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-7-38.010-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 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. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed that hot food pork sausage 112 f and pork burgers 114 f are held in display hot holding units.product voluntarily discarded in amount 5 lbs value $ 29.95. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed that following tcs products stored in walk in cooler (meatballs 14 lbs internal temperature 46 f,lasagna 12 lbs internal temperature 46 f,hunter stew 16 lbs internal temperature 50 f,bbq ribs 12 lbs internal temperature 47 f,roasted pork loin 20 lbs internal temperature 48 f,roasted pork tenderloin 15 lbs internal temperature 48 f,sourkraut 20 lbs internal temperature 48 f. All food total weight 109 lbs and value $ 581.54 voluntarily discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 . Combined with previous violation #21 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods on site (sliced cooked chicken, beef, pork steak and assorted deli meats) with no date marking. Instructed to provide proper labeling on all tcs foods held for more than 24 hours with a 7 day discard date. (priority violation no citation issued) 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name
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 that pest control log book is missing required information.missing record of visits and name of company, missing copy of service ticket that sets forth pest control idph license number for pest control company.. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation. 7-38.020 (c) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: All employee must have proper hair restrain when working in kitchen where is exposed food and serving customers with exposed food.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must remove all jewelry except plain wedding band from hands while working with exposed food
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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 not use card board boxes as shelving protection inside meat cooler
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention devices not located at ice machine and cappuccino/espresso machine and hose used for washing in kitchen 3 compartment sink. Must install so back flow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.
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: Noted heavy clutter throughout establishment dry storage ,mop sink area, changing rooms. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment (vacuum packing equipment) to prevent hiding places for pest. Must upgrade housing keeping.
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 dirty and dusty cooling unit fans at the walk in coolers. Instructed to clean 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 no food handler's training certification from employee. Instructed that all employee's must comply with food handler's training in accordance with the food handling regulation enforcement act
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
7 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: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside walk-in freezer. Must use food grade storage bags.----------must provide knife rack or knife magnetic strip for proper knife storage inside produce walk-in cooler.
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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: Instructed to re grout floor tiles with deep seam by 3 compartment sink in prep/cooking area.----------must to detail clean and maintain floors underneath storage shelves next to ice machine with excessive dried food debris in rear dry storage area.
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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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside smoked meat walk-in cooler and ceiling vent cover above rear storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace dead light bulbs inside dairy/fruit walk-in cooler in rear area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers (walk-in coolers, reach-in cooler, prep cooler etc.) and thermometer inside hot holding unit.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment (brooms, mops etc.) must be stored off the floor inside mop room.---------must used proper food storage shelves 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning, no milk crates.-----------noted unused/out of order (signage) vacuum packaging machine in rear dry storage area. Must remove or must obtain a written permission from chicago dept. Of public health (312-746-8030) prior to use.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.
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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: Found rear exit bottom door not rodent proofed with 1/4 inch gap/opening. Instructed to rodent proofed bottom of the said door. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside walk-in freezer. Must use food grade storage bags.----------must provide knife rack or knife magnetic strip for proper knife storage inside produce walk-in cooler.
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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: Instructed to re grout floor tiles with deep seam by 3 compartment sink in prep/cooking area.----------must to detail clean and maintain floors underneath storage shelves next to ice machine with excessive dried food debris in rear dry storage area.
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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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside smoked meat walk-in cooler and ceiling vent cover above rear storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace dead light bulbs inside dairy/fruit walk-in cooler in rear area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers (walk-in coolers, reach-in cooler, prep cooler etc.) and thermometer inside hot holding unit.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment (brooms, mops etc.) must be stored off the floor inside mop room.---------must used proper food storage shelves 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning, no milk crates.-----------noted unused/out of order (signage) vacuum packaging machine in rear dry storage area. Must remove or must obtain a written permission from chicago dept. Of public health (312-746-8030) prior to use.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at ice machine waterline located inside dry storage room . Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found brooms not stored properly against walls. Must relocate.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Found display reach in cooler at improper cold holding temperatures. Cooler at 51.2f. Tagged reach in display cooler. Critical violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005a. Must notify food protection division when cooler is repaired.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper cold holding temperatures at display cooler/deli areas. Found approximately 30 pounds of ham at temperature from 46.7f to 49.5f. Critical violation. Citataion issued. Disposed of approximately 30 pounds of ham (value at 50 dollars)
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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: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at ice machine waterline located inside dry storage room . Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found brooms not stored properly against walls. Must relocate.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
7 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: Cooked food held more than 24 hours and not in original containers not labeled.instructed that cooked/prepared foods out of original container have label and date when products is held over 24 hours.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No splash guard provided between exposed hand sink and meat grinder,south wall.instructed to install with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Observed aluminum foil used has a liners on shelves ,instructed to remove and provide a smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found a pirogi machine,industrial mixer machine,and a juicer machine,all unit were covered individually in different rooms under blue tarp with gray tape.instructed if units are used must install a three compartment sink,and exposed hand sink.all plumbing must be installed under city plumbing code.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Staff washroom door not self closed at 5416 n milwaukee location / storage
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hot water line provided at presently unused ice cream machine.tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use.instructed to provide hot water line at said machine for proper wash and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employees personal items:sweaters,jackets,wallet etc.) are stored inside the main kitchen on shelves with food products.employees personal items must be stored away from food and food products.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored/used.observed dirty wiping cloths on top prep tables throughout the kitchen.wiping cloths may be stored in an approved sanitizer and kept in each work station
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperature:cooked sauerkraut with polish at temp of86.9f to 94.2f;cooked sauerkraut with other vegetable at temp of 83.8f to 87.1f; sweet cooked cabbage at temp of 62.7f to 89f all three food mentioned were cooked yesterday night per manager statement,products were stored on top the prep table ready to reheat product. Found six plastic buckets with cooked food stored inside the walk-in cooler: cooked sauerkraut with polish sausages at temp of:67.7f; 68f;5f;71.3f and 77.8f.found 4 pans of cooked sweet cabbage at improper temperature:45.7f; 46.7f; 48.7f and 48.9f, inside the walk-in cooler,food was cooked yesterday. Walk-in cooler unit maintains temp of 38.9f. Found rolled cabbage leaf with meat and rice at temp of 48.7f at front serving line.all food that was with temperature abused was discarded and denatured:pounds 296, value 970. Critical v
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices.observed one employee mixing ready to eat food:cole slaw;another employee with bare hands took some of the mixed food and tasted, wiped her hands on dirty cloth that was stored on top the prep table and re-taste the food mixture. No hand washing prior or between tasting food.instructed to have plastic spoon / regular utensil to taste food products.touched food discarded. Critical violation:7- 38-010(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: No soap provided on all exposed hand sink throughout the prep areas,and wash rooms.instead hand sanitizer was provided on each sink.observed employee using sanitizing solution like if was soap: wash and rinse hands.instructed to provide soap,hand sanitizer cannot be used as a substitute for hand washing. Soap provided. Critical violation:7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food not protected during preparation. Observed employee preparing ready to eat food:appetizers(fresh cheese,ham turkey etc) at hallway by the storage room.no exposed hand sink installed at that location and the other exposed hand sink is too far from other prep area. Instructed to install an exposed hand sink under city plumbing code, also provide soap and paper towels at said sink, or relocate food operation were an exposed hand sink is available. Serious violation: 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Cooked food held more than 24 hours and not in original containers not labeled.instructed that cooked/prepared foods out of original container have label and date when products is held over 24 hours.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No splash guard provided between exposed hand sink and meat grinder,south wall.instructed to install with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Observed aluminum foil used has a liners on shelves ,instructed to remove and provide a smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hot water line provided at presently unused ice cream machine.tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use.instructed to provide hot water line at said machine for proper wash and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employees personal items:sweaters,jackets,wallet etc.) are stored inside the main kitchen on shelves with food products.employees personal items must be stored away from food and food products.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored/used.observed dirty wiping cloths on top prep tables throughout the kitchen.wiping cloths may be stored in an approved sanitizer and kept in each work station
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Observed dishwasher not sanitizing multi-use utensils at 3-compartment sink, 0 ppm chlorine, while washing dishes/multi-use utensils. Manager states,"establishment uses chlorine to sanitize multi-use utensils." instructed manager all multi-use utensils must be sanitized at 100 ppm chlorine. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed ice block build up in prep area 1-door reach in freezer condenser. Must remove ice build up/maintain freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed food stains/food debris on exterior of coolers/freezers at main food prep area. Must clean and maintain exterior of all equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: No thermometers inside some coolers. Instructed manager to provide therometers for all coolers.
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Pass
Complaint · 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: Instructed to provide proper labeling (date of preparation) of ready to eat cooked foods stored inside walk-in cooler
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, repaint prep cart shelf with rust build-up or replace in the kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Following in need of detail cleaning and maintaining: interior surfaces of ice machine behind upper and lower panel with lime build-up, light shield and light fixtures with dried food debris inside hot holding display case, vent cover with dust build-up inside/around deli display cooler for proper air circulation, behind/top of 3 compartment sink with black mold like substance (main kitchen area), dry storage shelves with food and sticky debris (next to ice machine) in rear dry storage area, and storage shelves with food spillage inside kitchen walk-in cooler.
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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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors behind compactor with cardboard and paper debris to prevent pest harborage in rear outside area.--------must clean and maintain floors with debris in rear corner (storage for returned items).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair broken thermometer at deli display case.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and pipes with heavy grease and dried food debris (next to fryer) in main kitchen.
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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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with excessive food debris accumulation under and around 3 compartment sink (main) in kitchen area.--------must clean and maintain floors inside electrical room.
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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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust build-up inside produce walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers at kitchen area.
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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: caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced, lower shelving of small prep tables in production area had rust, shall be repaired, rust removed, or replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of display cooler shelving, reach in coolers in prep area need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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 behind ovens and under pipes in production area not clean, need detailed cleaning, and re-grouting, floors under storage shelving in storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning, missing light bulb in walk in cooler shall be provided).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Missing/damaged thermometers in reach in coolers in kitchen prep area, deli prep area, shall be replaced/provided.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in coolers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks, display cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, heavy equipment, under 3 compartment sink, not clean need detailed cleaning, floors in walk in cooler, production areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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: Walls in kitchen prep area by deep fryer not clean needs detailed cleaning, and excess grease build up removed, walls in dish washing area need cleaning, walls in walk in coolers need cleaning(detailed).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shield in production walk in cooler, kitchen prep area need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep areas, walk in coolers, display coolers not clean need cleaning.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · 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: Above violation has been corrected at this time of complaint re-inspection on 7/21/2011.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40f or less in walk in cooler (left side of cooler) at time of inspection, list of foods not meeting temperature requirements are as follows: Meatballs at 46.7f, Meat stew at 47.3f, Stuffed cabbage rolls, at 45.8f, Pork Loin, at 46.5f, Ground chicken at 45.8f, Hunter stew, 47.3f, Boiled eggs at 46.3f, Sauce at 46.2f, Pasta at 47.3f, mgmt., discarded products at once approximate value $ 960.00, and approximate weight 220 lbs., (walk in cooler temperature was at 40.7f), Citation issued #H000071347, with a court date of 8/18/2011, at 400 W Superior in room #112 at 9:00 AM.
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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: Found/observed walk in cooler exterior door not rodent proofed, door had gaps ranging from 1/2 inch, to 1/4 inch on bottom, side of door, also found garage doors of storage area not rodent proofed doors had 1/4 inch gaps on bottom, and side of doors. Citation issued #H000071347 with a court date of 8/18/2011, at 400 W. Superior in room #112, at 9:00 AM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink, counter in [rep areas that had rust, shall be repair, removed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving(walk in cooler), prep tables, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in locker room, rear storage areas under shelving, hot water heater closet areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Front display cooler missing light shields, shall be provided).
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Non food contact surfaces of rear storage shelving racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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 under front storage shelving, pallets need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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: Missing ceiling tiles in 2nd floor storage area office, bathroom shall be provided.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Front display cooler missing light shields, shall be provided.
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Fail
Consultation · Fail
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · 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: Above violation still remaining.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Above violation still remaining.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: above violation still remaining.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40f or less in rear kitchen prep area, and in walk in cooler. list of potentially hazrdous foods are as follows:Pork roast at 59.6f, greek fish in sauce at 49.8f, and deli meats at 58.4f, mgmt. discarded product at once. Air temperature of walk in coolers was at 40.1f.Citation issued#H000063592 with a court date of 2/17/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
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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. Found/observed south exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4inch gap on bottom of door. Rear exit/entrance door in rear storage, receiving area not rodent proofed, door had gaps of 1/4inch on sides of door.Citation issued #H000063592, with court date of 2/17/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Found/observed some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezers, and walk in coolers, must date and label all food items in walk in freezers, walk in coolers.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Non ffod contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving, need detailed cleaning. Storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep areas need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in coolers, walk in freezers need cleaning, floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks need 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: Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep areas, storage areas not clean need cleaning. peeling paint on front wall by register shall be repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shields in prep areas, storage areas, and bathrooms, not clean need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in coolers, kitchen prep areas, storage areas, coolers, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield in the lighting fixtures in salad cooler,no end caps in the lighting fixtures in the cheese cooler, and in the tomatoe cooler. Must provide end caps.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS, BAKED PORK AT 118.OF, PORK BUTT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT 5I.2F, SAUSAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AT 46.5F, CHEESE PANCAKE IN DISPLAY COOLER AT 47.5F, STUFFED BREAD IN DISPLAY COOLER AT 49.2F,TUNA SALAD IN DISPLAY COOLER AT 44.5F, CHICKEN JELLY AT 46.3F. DISPLAY COOLER TEMPERATUE AT 41.OF.HOT HOLDING STEAMER WATER TEMP AT 183.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT TOTAL AMOUNT $256.00 AND 76 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Ice machine interior panel not clean,with orange, off white substance on the panel. Instructed to clean and sanitize. One of the employee cleaned and sanitized the interior panel.(ice are not being used for customer.)ice are being used for the bottom part of the pan for the chicken. Ice are bagged before putiing it on tthe pan of chicken,. Citation issued serious 7-38-005a
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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. FRONT AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Need to provide label/ name of the product in all bulk container with flour, salt and sugar.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide knife rack for all the knives being used scaterred on the prep table and by the counter in the meat section. Missing drain stopper in the 2 compt. Sink. Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield in the lighting fixtures in salad cooler,no end caps in the lighting fixtures in the cheese cooler, in the tomatoe cooler,must provide end caps.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer in all walk in cooler, walk in freezer and all reach in cooler and display cooler and must be visible.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All bottom shelve of the prep table in the kitchen need to be clean and ortganize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All employee handling food and serving customer must wear a hair restraint. Bandana, baseball cap or hairnet.
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