Supermercado El Tapatio
10300 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Grocery Store ZIP 60617 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 18, 2026
Supermercado El Tapatio was last inspected on June 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
June 18, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11 observed the ice machine panel with a slight brownish substance. Observed the meat slicers in need of detail cleaning to remove food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16 observed tcs foods at inadequate temperatures located at the front customer counter and outside of a cold holding unit; observed about 10 lbs of cut melons and pineapple at inadequate cold holding temperatures ranging from 62f-68f located on the customer counter and about 7 lbs of sliced watermelon located on the outside of the cold holding unit ranging from 65f-68f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Manager discarded said items during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no labels for the prepackaged prepared foods for sale such as salsas, guacamole and chopped fruits. Instructed to provide labels that contain the ingredients and the business name and business address.
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: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance door with a 1/2 inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed male food handlers with beards and without beard guards. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed no written procedure for washing rinsing and sanitizing large pots that are stored in the basement. Instructed to provide a written procedure or install a larger 3 compartment sink or remove large pots and only use equipment that can be submerged in the 3 compartment sink for proper washing rinsing and sanitizing.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dirt debris on the floors in the rear dry storage areas. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surface of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed resdiue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on shelving units inside meat display cooler, walk-in cooler and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. Observed chipping paint on shelving units in rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager 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 unfinished wooden planks and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in basement prep area. Instructed manager to make ceiling smooth and easily cleanable in basement prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed resdiue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor and pallets in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed condiments not covered and food stored on floor in basement walk-in cooler and storage areas. Instructed manager to cover all bulk containers and elevate food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on shelving units inside meat display cooler, walk-in cooler and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. Observed chipping paint on shelving units in rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of meat grinder, slicer, prep table, display coolers, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
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: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage area not maintained, dumpster lids not tight fitting and red liquid spills on ground around dumpsters. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside garbage area. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued
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 unfinished wooden planks and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in basement prep area. Instructed manager to make ceiling smooth and easily cleanable in basement prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2580103 on 8-15-23:37-must label repackaged foods on display for sale with information given.47-must remove rust from shelving units in both walk in coolers, prep tables in basement.must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout all storage areas, basement, walk in coolers and where needed and provide adequate shelving units. 55-must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in rear storage room. 55- observed chipping paint on walls throughout dry food storage areas and where needed. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
13 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d) : must label repackaged foods on display for sale with information given.
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: 6-202.15 : must repair or replace gaps along bottom of front,both side doors must make tight fitting
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 : observed soiled wiping cloths stored on cutting board must store in a sanitizing solution 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: 4-101.19 : must remove rust from shelving units in both walk in coolers,prep tables in basement.must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout all storage areas,basement,walk in coolers and where needed and provide adequate shelving units
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 : must repair or replace worn,pitted cutting boards in all prep areas.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on wall of glass reach in coolers.
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: 4-601.11(c) : must clean debris build up from prep tables,service counter shelving units,walk in coolers shelving units,fanguard covers & compressor unit,meat display unit,prep tables.must defrost ice build up from freezers
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: 5-205.15 : must repair or replace observed mopsink basin has water backing up into sink when hand sink in toilet room is turned on,slow drain at hand sink in meat /dish washing 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: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in coolers and basement.
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: 6-201.16 : observed chipping paint on walls throughout staircase to basement,dry food storage areas and where needed
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: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged,broken and missing floor tiles throughout premises,hole in wall near side door,stained ceiling tiles in rear storage room,loose wall base on sales floor behind cooler.must make basement wall in prep area smooth and easily cleanable.
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: 6-201.11 : must clean mold build up from walls and ceiling in walk in coolers.must clean debris build up and dirt from walls throughout premises
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must replace burntout lights throughout premises.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food handlers trainings for employees must provide and maintain
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 critical17 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 signed employees health policies. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at main meat prep area hand sink.manager provided soap during inspection.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying device at hand sink in main meat/dish washing area.paper towels provided during inspection.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)(cos)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink at front service counter prep area where bread is baked,basement prep area where meats are grinded & seasoned,repackaging of spices and bagging of ice sold to customer.must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of black & pink slimy substance build up on interior panel of ice machine and dripping on to ice in machine.must discard ice,clean and sanitize and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs cooked ready to eat foods on display for sale on topside of meat display unit such as 8.8lbs. Corn tamales-75.2f-76.3f.6lbs. Cactus-54.1f.20.7lbs. Beans 66.0f-62.9f.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Appx.35.5lbs.$63.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed table top hot holding unit with tcs foods stored inside at 98.6f.a held for inspection tag placed on unit. Once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org.must have hot holding unit at 135.0f or above.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged foods on display for sale with information given.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings scattered on 1st fl. Food storage areas under and in between crates and on & underneath pallets and in basement on pallets,on & on floor underneath food storage shelves,conveyor belt along wall.5-8 live small & large flies flying around premises.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/8/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace gaps along bottom of front,both side doors must make tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard in between hand sink and 3- compartment sink.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on cutting board must store in a sanitizing solution 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 remove rust from shelving units in both walk in coolers,prep tables in basement.must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout all storage areas,basement,walk in coolers and where needed and provide adequate shelving units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn,pitted cutting boards in all prep areas.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on wall of glass reach in coolers.
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: Must clean debris build up from prep tables,service counter shelving units,walk in coolers shelving units,fanguard covers & compressor unit,meat display unit,prep tables.must defrost ice build up from freezers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace observed mopsink basin has water backing up into sink when hand sink in toilet room is turned on,slow drain at hand sink in meat /dish washing area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes being used for garbage in meat prep area must provide adequate garbage cans.
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: Must clean mold build up from walls and ceiling in walk in coolers.must clean debris build up and dirt from walls throughout premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged,broken and missing floor tiles throughout premises,hole in wall near side door,stained ceiling tiles in rear storage room,loose wall base on sales floor behind cooler.must make basement wall in prep area smooth and easily cleanable.
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 chipping paint on walls throughout staircase to basement,dry food storage areas and where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in coolers and basement.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights throughout premises.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers trainings for employees must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE 1st WASHROOM WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST 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: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVERS THROUGH VERY DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS EITHER MISSING AND/OR IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEAN UNDER PALLETS, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge has no city sanitation certificate as required.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE PALLETS AND IN THE CORNER OF THE 1st ROOM. OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS IN THE 2nd ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the meat grinder and deli meat slicer more frequently between uses.
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: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE 1st WASHROOM WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST 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 the air vent covers through very dust. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles through out the rear storage areas either missing and/or in poor repair(water damaged). Must replace 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: Floors in the rear prep and storage areas need detail clean under pallets, along the wall base and in corners to remove debris and rodent droppings.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty/site as required while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as slicing deli meats and cooked corn tamales. Priority foundation citation #7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed ingredient labels are needed on the prepackaged desserts, salsas and tamales provided for sale in the customer service area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed pots too large to be submerged in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide an alternative manual washing procedure or remove large pots or provide a larger 3 compartment sink.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed walls with a black substance located by the 3 compartment sink and the handwashing sink. Instructed to clean.
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: 2-102.13 observed some food handlers without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-1-2.14(n) no employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a.
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: 2-501.11 no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit or diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11(a) no drain stoppers for the three comp sink to properly set up sink. Must provide proper drain stoppers for proper set up to wash rinse and sanitize.
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: 4-602.13 observed heavy dust accumulation on the fan cover in the produce walk-in cooler; instructed to clean fan cover to remove dust observed. Also observed dust accumulation on the vents on the ceiling of the selling floor; clean vents to remove dust.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 floors need detail cleaning under around and behind shelves on selling floor, in butcher area and in basement; clean and maintain floors.
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: 6-501.113 observed wet mops in the employee washroom on the floor; instructed on proper storage of wet mops on premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-1-2.14(a) no employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)
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: 2-501.11 no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit or diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 found no log book on premises as required with necessary documents; must provide a log book from pest control company. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11(a) no drain stoppers for the three comp sink to properly set up sink. Must provide proper drain stoppers for proper set up to wash rinse and sanitize.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 no chemical test strips on premises. No chemical test strips for the three comp sink to test the strength of the sanitizer when wash rinse and sanitizing; must provide chemical test strips. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed heavy dust accumulation on the fan cover in the produce walk-in cooler; instructed to clean fan cover to remove dust observed. Also observed dust accumulation on the vents on the ceiling of the selling floor; clean vents to remove dust.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 floors need detail cleaning under around and behind shelves on selling floor, in butcher area and in basement; clean and maintain floors.
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: 6-501.113 observed wet mops in the employee washroom on the floor; instructed on proper storage of wet mops on premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: Must replace or repair cutting board in the food prep area,has dark deep open seams,instructed to repair or replace cutting board
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the meat slicer in food prep area,has old food particles on equipment and clean the display shelves throughout premises of dust build-up,instucted to clean and maintain area
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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: Must clean the floors inside basement area,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area
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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 covers at open produce cooler near meat counter,instructed to provide covers
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use at food prep area
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed equipment dirty behind the deli counter such as the bandsaw, meat grinder, deli slicer. Also interior of the deli cooler dirty with debris, spills and ice build up. Must detail clean and defrost deli 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: Floors dirty in the following areas: behind the deli counter, under the produce cooler, inside the walk in coolers in the basement and the basement floors. Must clean and maintain floors.
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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: Noted openings into the wall at top and bottom landing of basement stairs. Must seal to prevent rodent entry.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FREOM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of the meat counter,meat slicer and exterior top of the chest freezers in basement area and clean exterior of knife rack in prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in the prep area and ba1sement area,along wall base and 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: Must seal openings into wall at top and bottom landing of basement stairs,must seal to prevent rodent entry
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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 covers inside the meat display case and open produce
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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: Must provide the spring on the washroom door for self-closing
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all cold holding units
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
9 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: The rear exit door is not rodent proof,has a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door,instructed to repair door to prevent rodent entry,serious violation7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: The 2 outside garbage dumpsters are overflowing preventing lid closure,this is a food source for rodents and other pest,serious violation 7-38-00
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust freom the shelves inside the walk-in cooler in basement area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of the meat counter,meat slicer and exterior top of the chest freezers in basement area and clean exterior of knife rack in prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in the prep area and ba1sement area,along wall base and 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: Must seal openings into wall at top and bottom landing of basement stairs,must seal to prevent rodent entry
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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 covers inside the meat display case and open produce cooler
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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: Must provide the spring on the washroom door for self-closing
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all cold holding units
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while potentiall hazardous foods are prepared and served such as deli meats,aerious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards in the prep area,has deep dark open seams
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean inside the meat/deli counter of old food debris ,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the prep area and basement area,along wall base and 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: Clean and remove chip paint on wall near cutting boards
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the slicer, band saw, cutting boards, and grinder, not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean/sanitize the hot sauce pump.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed basement floor in the produce cooler not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the nozzle at the 3 compartment sink not reaching all 3 compartments, there is a sprayer attached, instructed to provide nozzle that reaches all 3 compartments.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed deli meat slicer used for slicing deli ready to eat meats/cheeses located between meat saw used for cutting raw meat and meat grinder.no barrier to protect food during preparation.must install barrier.serious citation issued
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Dishwashing facilities not maintained.faucet at 3-comp sink in poor repair,loose,secured with tape.must repair or replace.serious citation issued.
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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 clean prep tables,not clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors not clean thru-out basement.must clean/maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must seal opening in walls in basement areas,and window in basement.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE/OR MAINTAINED-BEING BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN WITH DISHES IN THE BOWL OF IT. ALSO, SINK WAS UNSANITARY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND DETAIL CLEAN IT. MANAGER CLEANED AND UNBLOCKED SINK. CITATION #64669-15 ISSUED.
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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: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ITEMS AT SINK FOR PROPER/ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN. ETC.). MUST HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #64670-16 ISSUED.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POSTED/VISIBLE FOR VIEWING CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE/DO NOT BLOCK NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY THAT I POSTED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE/OR SAND TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/DIVIDER TO SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA.. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE DIVIDERS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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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. MJUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, ALL COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES AND COUNTERS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ANY/ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.