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Citgo Gas

6661 S State St, Chicago, IL 60637

Grocery Store ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of May 27, 2026

Citgo Gas was last inspected on May 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 27, 2026 · Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical3 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink in rear prep area not accessible. Basin was filled with utensils and a plastic food container. A pallet of sonda was also in front of the sink blocking accses. Instructed that sink must be accessible and maintained at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep tables and shelving. Instructed to remove.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (sanwiches and nachos) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

29 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed worn and deep grooved cutting board in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose hand washing sink in prep area and leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical12 general Show violations
    • 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 dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed numerous flying insects in prep, dish washing, and storage areas landing on slicers, prep tables, condiments, and sinks. 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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed chips stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed candy stored inside washroom. Observed creamer, sugar, coffee, stored inside cabinets under sink in beverage area. Instructed manager to remove all food items from washroom and under sinks to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor and inside washroom. Instructed manager to elevate and remove all single service articles from washroom to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed worn and deep grooved cutting board in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of slicer, prep tables, coolers freezers, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose hand washing sink in prep area and leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in prep and rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep, dish washing and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found a fly trap in the food prep area. Instructed to remove from prep area.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves on selling floor and behind front counter need cleaning; clean where needed.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from the center area of the faucet at the three comp sink; instructed to repair leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors and walls around under and behind various equipment need cleaning; insructed to clean. Clean ceiling vents and interiors of light shields in food prep area. Clean floor inside of walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the wall behind the hand washing sink in the food prep area in poor repair, coming unattach from wall. Instructed to fix and maintain wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Some water stained ceiling tile in rear area; instructed to replace where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves on selling floor and behind front counter need cleaning; clean where needed.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from the center area of the faucet at the three comp sink; instructed to repair leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors and walls around under and behind various equipment need cleaning; insructed to clean. Clean ceiling vents and interiors of light shields in food prep area. Clean floor inside of walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Some water stained ceiling tile in rear area; instructed to replace where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1 inch gap at bottom of front entrance door; instructed to raise threshole and provide a longer door sweep.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The door to the walk in cooler is in poor repair; instructed to repair door. (unit maintaining at proper temperature)

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves on selling floor and behind front counter need cleaning; clean where needed.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from the centere area of the faucet at the three comp sink; instructed to repair leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary items in the exposed handsink in the rear dishwashing area; intructed to remove and maintain sink free of items. Found the utility sink obstructed in rear dishwashing area; instructed to ensure sink is accessible at all times for use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors and walls around under and behind various equipment need cleaning; insructed to clean. Clean ceiling vents and interiors of light shields in food prep area. Clean floor inside of walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Some water stained ceiling tile in rear area; instructed to replace where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 40-50 mouse droppings on the floor under the storage shelves in the rear storage area, along the potato chip aisle and in storage area under shelves by the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection. Priority foundation violation citation 7-38-020(a) issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1 inch gap at bottom of front entrance door; instructed to raise threshole and provide a longer door sweep.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The door to the walk in cooler is in poor repair; instructed to repair door. (unit maintaining at proper temperature).

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves on selling floor and behind front counter need cleaning; clean where needed.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from the centere area of the faucet at the three comp sink; instructed to repair leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary items in the exposed handsink in the rear dishwashing area; intructed to remove and maintain sink free of items. Found the utility sink obstructed in rear dishwashing area; instructed to ensure sink is accessible at all times for use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors and walls around under and behind various equipment need cleaning; insructed to clean. Clean ceiling vents and interiors of light shields in food prep area. Clean floor inside of walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Some water stained ceiling tile in rear area; instructed to replace where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All managers with sanitation certifcate in need of allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Hot water not at proper temperature at handsink in prep area. Water temp is 77.3 degrees instructed manager to provide hot water at handsink in sandwich prep area at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed fly activity in rear 3 compartment sink area. Approximately 20-25 flies in back prep area. Instructed to correct area and remove all fly activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All knives when not in use must be kept in a clean sanitized container. Ie... Knife holder. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in need of replacing. Worn with deep cuts instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Clean the slushy machines, counter area, interior of reach in coolers, and sandwich table. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate while holding, preping, storing and cooking tcs food items such as deli meat, cooked ground beef, and italian beef. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain city of chicago sanitation certificates at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All managers with sanitation certifcate in need of allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front door in poor repair at the bottom. Must repair/seal to prevent entry point for pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the deli slicer more often between uses to remove food debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the 3 comp sink at the faucet and underneath. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the rear storage area,walk in cooler & freezer to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified food manager on duty while tcs food items such as italian beef, deli sandwiches, ground beef and cheese sauce for chip are being prepared handled and served. Must provide at all times when tcs food item are being prepared, handled and served. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement or citation will follow.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no items on site for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that may happen. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash gaurd at hand washing sink in prep area next to larger slicer machine. Instructed to provide as a means of preventing possible contamination of food or food contact surface.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed microwave in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed carboard and foil being used as a liner on shelving units in rear storage area. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed shelving units inside walk in cooler lined with carboard. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooler door #3 and #6 gaskets in need of repair. Also observed the walk in cooler door gasket in need of repair and the lower door needs to be repaired. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed larger amount of clutter of metal items in rear outside area of the facility. Instructed to remove and maintain as a means of preventing harboring of pest and insects.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food service manager on site. Informed manager that they must obtain and provide on site to be in compliance with the city of chicago as required. Citation issued. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food handler on site. Instructed to obtain and provide on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certification on site. Informed manager that any city of chicago certified food service manager must obtain allergen training and provide certification on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed numerous boxes of candy(blow pops, reeses, mr good bar, laffy taffy, raisinets, etc) stored inside staff washroom. Instructed manager to remove all candy and food items from toilet room.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  13. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat deli meats, sandwiches not properly labeled and dated. Instructed manager to properly label and date all deli meats. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 10 large flies in front prep area on counters and prep table. Must remove clean/sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide covered lid for washroom that may be used by female employees.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor at rear storage areas of debris and litter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter, organize and maintain rear storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on premises when tcs food items(italian beef 167f) is being prepared. Must provide at all times when tcs food item are being prepared, handled and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  14. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat deli meats not properly labeled and dated. Instructed manager to properly label and date all deli meats. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed numerous boxes of candy(blow pops, reeses, mr good bar, laffy taffy, raisinets, etc) stored inside staff washroom. Instructed manager to remove all candy and food items from toilet room.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak under wash bowl sink in customer wash room. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes and cardboard on ground around dumpsters. Must remove and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior walk-in freezer door within walk-in cooler in poor repair and off hinges. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor at rear storage areas of debris and litter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield for bulb in walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  15. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a)

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat deli meats not properly labeled and dated. Instructed manager to properly label and date all deli meats. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed numerous boxes of candy(blow pops, reeses, mr goodbar, laffy taffy, raisinets, etc) stored inside staff washroom. Instructed manager to remove all candy and food items from toilet room.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored in prep area. Instructed manager to store all in-use wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on prep coolers, tables, and hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize. Observed dust buildup on display shelves, reach-in coolers and freezers in sales area. Instructed manager to clean sanitize all surfaces of equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, dish washing and washroom areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in customer and employee washrooms. Instructed manager to provide ventilation in washroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  16. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a)

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in rear dish washing area not accessible filled with bottled water, plastic lids and squeegee. Instructed manager to remove all items from hand washing sink. Hand washing sinks must be accessible at all times for employee use. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels or sanitary hand washing devices at hand washing sinks in dish washing area, employee washroom, and customer washroom. Instructed manager to provide paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at all hand washing sinks for proper hand drying. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand washing sink in customer washroom. Instructed manager to provide soap for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep, dish washing, and washroom areas. Instructed manager to post hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat deli meats not properly labeled and dated. Instructed manager to properly label and date all deli meats. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several packages of french rolls stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches above floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed numerous boxes of candy(blow pops, reeses, mr goodbar, laffy taffy, raisinets, etc) stored inside staff washroom. Instructed manager to remove all candy and food items from toilet room.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored in prep area. Instructed manager to store all in-use wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on prep coolers, tables, and hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize. Observed dust buildup on display shelves, reach-in coolers and freezers in sales area. Instructed manager to clean sanitize all surfaces of equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, dish washing and washroom areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in customer and employee washrooms. Instructed manager to provide ventilation in washroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the following areas: inside of walk-in freezer, underneath shelving on the selling floor, rear storage area in corner areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found some water stained and missing ceiling tile in corner area of prep area, rear storage room and washroom; replace ceiling tiles where needed. Light dust observed on fan covers in walk-in cooler; clean where needed.

  18. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair small openings around the front entrance door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of coolers and the meat slicer in the deli area. Must also detail clean the sinks and toilets in each washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floors in the walk in cooler and freezer,in the washrooms and under shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls in each wash room. Replace stained ceiling tiles as needed throughout. Must seal openings around the mop sink faucet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace the broken cold water handle at the mop sink facuet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Store all items in the walk in cooler 6 inches off the floor.

  19. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGES ON WALK IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR,DAMAGED GLASS ON REACH IN COOLER DOOR #5.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP TABLE .MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,HOLES IN WALLS UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA,STAINED AND CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER.

  20. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • 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: Observed evidence of appx.30 or more live small flies flying around,on walls & ceiling throughout premises.also evidence of appx.25 or more rodent droppings on floor under chip display unit & on rear ledge of pop shelving unit in rear area.also drive thru window not tight fitting.floor drains not clean and dirty mop water.must remove droppings,clean floor drains and sanitize areas.rodent proof drive thru window.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose upper wall sign in prep area,door hinges on walk in cooler is in poor repair,damaged glass on reach in cooler door #5.must remove foil lined on prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from prep tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles under prep table .must clean floor in walk in cooler and freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall near rear door,holes in walls under shelving units in prep area,stained and missing ceiling tiles on sales floor and in employees toiletroom.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls and window sills in vestibule and dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide probe thermometer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in rear electrical area.

  21. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  22. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water on premises at hand sinks and 3- compartment sinks at this time.must provide hot running water on premises at all times.hot water has been restored at this time of inspection.(no citation issued)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous critical violation still not corrected.still finding front door not tight fitting in center and along bottom.must rodent proof door to be tight fitting.

    • 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES ,UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN AT LATE NIGHT WINDOW .

  23. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from report #1386346 8/12/15 not corrected #18.still finding evidence of appx.60 rodent droppings on floor chip display racks,pop storage area on sales floor & in rear area on floor and ledges in electrical area,under display units.also appx.40 or more live small & large flyies flying around premises.front & rear doors not tight fitting along bottom.still floor drains had debri and food inside.must remove droppings,clean & sanitize areas and floor drains.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/20/15.#22-still observed no chemical test kit for sanitizer at the 3- compartment sink.must provide and maintain.(critical 7-42-090)

    • 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: Violation not corrected see violation #14.

    • 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 duty while (italian beef) is being prepared and holding hot at this time in hot holding unit.must be on site at all times food is being prepared,handled & served.certified food manager arrived on site at 9:10 a.m.premises is a 24 hour operation.(serious 7-38-012)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Violation not corrected see violation #14.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,RUST FROM SOME DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR & WALK IN COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON WALK IN FREEZER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.MUST DEFROST BOTH ICE CREAM FREEZERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL DISPLAY SHELVES AND RACKS,PREP TABLES,MEAT SLICER,3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN,WINDOW SILLS,ALL GLASS ON PREMISES,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,SPIDER WEBS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES ,UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN VESTIBULE AND AT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT,SCREEN AT LATE NIGHT WINDOW .MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS,VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF (SHELVES,RACKS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT) FROM MOPSINK ,REAR STORAGE AREA,ELECTRICAL ROOM.

  24. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    10 general Show violations
    • 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: Observed evidence of appx.40 or more live small & large flies flying around premises.also evidence ofappx.60 rodent droppings on floor under chip display racks,pop storage on sales floor & rear area,on floor & ledges in electrical area.rear & front door not tight fitting along bottom and rear door rusted out.all floor drains has food debri and waste in them.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize area and floor drains.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/12/15.(serious 7-38-020)

    • 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 duty while food is being prepared,handled and served such as (italian beef,ground beef,slicing luncheon meats,etc.)must be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit for sanitizer used at 3- compartment sink was previously instructed to provide .must provide chemical test kit and maintain.(serious 7-38-030)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from lower shelf of prep tables,rust from some display shelves on sales floor & walk in cooler.must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelves at service counter.must repair or replace damaged door panel on walk in freezer,worn door gasket on walk in cooler.must provide a splashguard between hand sink and prep table in prep area.must defrost both ice cream freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from all display shelves and racks,prep tables,meat slicer,3- compartment sink basin,window sills,all glass on premises,fanguards in walk in cooler,spider webs.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must grout floor in prep area.must clean debri from floor along wall bases ,under all display shelves,walk in cooler & freezer.must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in vestibule and at service counter area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles throughout.must clean food debri from walls,vents, light shields throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield in walk in cooler.must replace burnt out light in walk in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove,elevate,organize massive amount of (shelves,racks,unused equipment) from mopsink ,rear storage area,electrical room.

  25. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed only exposed hand sink in deli area blocked by garbage can with items within sink. No soap and paper towels available at only exposed handsink within deli. Exposed hand sink must be fully accessible at all times and is to be used for handwashing only. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous food is being prepared and served including sliced deli meats and cheese. No city of chicago certified food manager certificate posted on site. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago summery form posted from last inspection on 12/12/13 plain view of public. City of chicago summery form must be posted and in plain view of public. Serious violation 7-38-010 b

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted. All single service utensils must be inverted to protect utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy ice accumulation on interior of reach in chest freezers. Defrost and maintain interior of reach in chest freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles within front and washroom. Replace all ceiling tiles and maintain ceiling in a clean and sanitiary condition.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide working ventilation in washroom. Provide and maintain.

  26. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • 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 or sanitary hand drying device found at hand washing facilities. No soap or hand drying device provided at the hand sink in the coffee prep area,no sanitary hand drying device provided at the wash bowl in the employee washroom and no soap or sanitary hand drying device located in the customer washroom. Critical citation issued 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean shelves in the walk in cooler. Must also detail clean counter tops and cabinets in the coffee prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors throughout sales floor and in rear dish washing area. Also detail clean floors in the walk in cooler and freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from underneath three compartment sink. Also remove crates and properly store all items 6 inches off the floor.

  27. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Defrost ice cream freezers to remove ice buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean under, around all equipment, food aisles, storage areas, exterior of reach in cooler doors to remove spills, dust, and debris.

    • 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. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide sink stoppers for three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to organize rear storage area, remove unused items to prevent pest harborage.

  28. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical11 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found newly added prep area behind front service counter, no exposed hand wash sink at said area. Instructed to provide exposed hand wash sink with hot and cold running water to properly wash hands when serving open foods. Instructed to cease and desist nacho cheese and open foods at said area at this time. Critical 7-38-030 issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service manager nor proof of enrollment provided on site while potentially hazardous foods being handled and served ie nacho cheese, ground beef. Serious 7-38-012 issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Found three compartment sink not maintained. Observed excessive amount of clutter, filled with pop bottles at drain boards, chemicals and brushes in first compartment sink, dirty utensils in third compartment, drains not clean with food debris. Instructed to remove all items, clean interior of sink, and maintain at all times to properly wash multi use utensils. Serious 7-38-030 issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Found toilet in poor repair, handle not working,toilet lid missing. Instructed to repair handle and provide lid for toilet. Customer toilet room not maintained, toilet paper, litter on floor, toilets no clean, washbowl dirty, unsanitary toilet room conditions noted at this time. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize toilet room and maintain same. Serious 7-38-030 issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove milk and pop crates throughout being used to store and elevate items and replace with adequate shelving/racks. Defrost ice cream freezers to remove ice buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of hand wash sink at coffee prep area, cabinets at front service area, under, around all equipment, food aisles, storage areas, exterior of reach in cooler doors to remove spills, dust, and debris.

    • 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. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • 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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE FOOD AISLES AND COFFEE PREP AREA. CLEAN VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES TO REMOVE DEAD FLIES AND DUST BUILDUP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide adequate lighting at rear dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove storage items from staff toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide sink stoppers for three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter at front service counter, toilet room, rear storage areas. Instructed to organize, remove unused items to prevent pest harborage. Remove clutter on top of utiltiy sink.

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