Silver State City Food Company

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 20, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • 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

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 rat droppings on the floor in basement storage area alond all four walls. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Advised for additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

     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 (chicken, pork, fish, etc) 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

2. Oct 24, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of rust on exterior of chest freezer in basement nearest ice machine. Observed build up of food debris on interior of cold holding unit in meat cutting area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris on toilet as well as sink in basement washroom. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and litter on floors in corners and between shelving. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Oct 17, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 75 mouse droppings scattered throughout facilitiy in the following areas; between shelving on sales floor, behind cashier counter, underneath table near fish cutting area, in basement next to ice machine. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize all areas, and inform pest control of activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of rust on exterior of chest freezer in basement nearest ice machine. Observed build up of food debris on interior of cold holding unit in meat cutting area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris on toilet as well as sink in basement washroom. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and litter on floors in corners and between shelving. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from report #2563944 dated:9/20/2022 not corrected; #55 ceiling in basement in need of repair where holes are available. Instructed to correct and maintain. Instructed person in charge to come into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Sep 20, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Ceiling in basement in need of repair where holes are available. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Sep 13, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   12 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers in need of proper labeling and identifying name of product. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observered approximately 20-25 droppings along wall bases in basement intructed to detail clean remove all droppings and sanitize all areas. Observered approximately 10-12 live flies in store area. Instructed to remove all flies and maintain door closed contact pest control for service. 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: All bulk food containers with dry goods need a cover at all times. Instructed to obtain and maintain covered at all times

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Aprons in need of laundering regularly, or replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers in need of scoops with handles up at all times. Instructed to obtain 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: Cutting boards in need of replacing where worn and discolored. 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: All food storage shelves and cutting surfaces in need of cleaning to remove all food build up and food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All shelves, table legs, counters, and sinks in need of detail cleanig to remove all build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of covered waste can. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors and walls in need of detail cleaning to remove all food and food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Ceiling in basement in need of repair where holes are available. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Sep 26, 2016 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Standing water in basement needs to be removed. Some floor tiles missing throughout produce butcher area they need to be replaced.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Ventilation needs repair in the restroom. Sewer cap broken needs to be replaced(in basement)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Foodhandler not wearing hair restraint at food prep area. Instructed foodhandler to put on hair restraint immediately.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Washclothes need to be properly stored in sanitary solution.

7. Apr 13, 2015 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Apr 9, 2015 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

     Inspector’s note: Evidence of rodent activity still existing, found over 300 mouse dropping between food bins at front area, on floor along wall base, under shelves through out facility, 40 rat dropings , 2 dead mice under on food shelves. Instructed manager to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, clean all dead rodents. Clean and sanitaize all surfaces. Pest control service is required.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Raw wood shelves noted at butchers and food storage areas, instructed to seal and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Shelves through out butchers area not clean, food debris and fish particles and parts noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors not clean through out butchers area and along wall base, under shelves, food debris noted instructed to clean all rodents droppings and sanitize.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing light in walk-in cooler. Instructed to install.

9. Apr 7, 2015 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

     Inspector’s note: Adultrated food found in facility, found gnawed bag of rice with rice grains mixed with mouse droppings. Instructed mgr to keep food from adultration. Critical citation issued. 7-38-005(b). 20lbs of rice discarded valued at $15.

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

     Inspector’s note: Evidence of rodents infestation noted, found more than 500 mouse droppings scattered through out facility. Concentrated along wall base, behind food contaners, between food bins and packaed food boxes in first floor and basement areas. Instructed mgr to eliminate rodents activity in all affecte3d areas, call pest control co. For service. Critical citation issued 7-38-020.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Raw wood shelves noted at butchers area, instructed to seal and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Plexi glass panels installed in 3-comp sink, instructed to remove and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Shelves through out butchers area not clean, food debris and fish particles and parts noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors not clean through out butchers area and along wall base, food debris noted instructed to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Both basement's walk-in coolers walls and floors in poor repair, metal plate not mounted properly. Instructed to repair.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing 3-comp sink stoppers, no back flow prevention device at the faucet where a garden hose attached.instructed to install.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Ice scoop not stored properly, instructed to keep on a clean surface.

10. Dec 13, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All equipment in need of detail cleaning tob remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out 1st and basement in need of cleaning to remove all food build up and standing water. Coving in need of repair along wall base near basement door. Must detail clean under 3 compartment sink in fish area. Clean and maintain at all times.

11. Dec 6, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed several cases of raw fish and chicken on sales floor packed with ice unprotected from the elements and human touch. Instructed manager all food products must be covered and protected at all times. Manager removed all products from sale. Serious violation 7-38-005(a) citation issued food not protected during display, sale.

    • 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: Live roach activity noted in basement area. 4-5 live roaches observed contact pest control for service. Front door not rodent proofed. 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All cutting boards must be discarded and replaced. Inpoor repair, worn, deep cuts and discolored. All raw wood shelves in need of sealing. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All equipment in need of detail cleaning tob remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out 1st and basement in need of cleaning to remove all food build up and standing water. Coving in need of repair along wall base near basement door. Must detail clean under 3 compartment sink in fish area. Clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in meat/fish area in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatter. Ceiling area in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatter and dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All ventilation units in walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

12. Dec 5, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Nov 28, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 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: Found in selling area 15 live flying insects on boxes, display shelving and on reach in coolers. Noted 6 live flying insects in basement on piping. Also noted 2 small live roaches and 1 large roach on wall behind meat/fish counter. Must remove,clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommend calling pest control to help eliminate and maintain problem. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1423780 DATE 5-16-11: (32) MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT VEGETABLE DISPLAY AREA. (34)The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE, REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT BUTCHER/FISH PREP AREA AND VEGETABLE DISPLAY CASE. (35)MUST CLEAN CEILING AND WALL AT MEAT/FISH COUNTER.(43)MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN BASEMENT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

14. May 16, 2011 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    10 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND OPEN CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH, RAW CHICKEN FEET STORED INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE, ALSO FOUND VARIOUS DRIED CHINESE FOOD ITEMS IE. DRIED FISH, DRIED SHRIMP, ETC. LOCATED IN PLASTIC BINS OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITH NO LIDS/COVERS AND OR SNEEZE GUARD PROTECTION NOR INDIVIDUAL UTENSILS FOR SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AND PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL SERVING UTENSIL FOR SELF SERVICE. MANAGER REMOVED RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH, AND RAW CHICKEN FEET FROM FRONT AREA AND PROVIDED COVERS/UTESILS FOR DRIED FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. IN ADDITION, FOUND MEAT BLADE NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND DRIED MEAT ENCRUSTED ON BLADED WITH FRESH MEAT AT MEAT/FISH BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CL

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Store food items located inside chest freezer and refrigeration units in food grade containers, remove from grocery bags and cardboard boxes.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all raw wood surfaces at vegetable display area and around meat/fish butcher area, repair wood shelving in basement dry food storage area, defrost chest freezers to remove ice buildup. Remove milk/plastic crates from storing food items and provide adequate shelving/racks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dry food storage shelves to remove spills and stains. Clean under, around two compartment sink, three compartment sink, interior of cabinet under washbowl in toilet room, ventilation hood above stove, fish/turtle tanks.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE, REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT BUTCHER/FISH PREP AREA AND VEGETABLE DISPLAY CASE.

    • 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. CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS AT MEAT/FISH MARKET AREA, SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPING BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AT CEILING AND FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR WALL SECTION AND SEAL WALL BASE IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide adequate lighting in basement storage areas, provide light shield and or shatter proof bulb inside walk-in cooler on 1st. Floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide sink stoppers for three and two compartment sinks. Repair leak at faucet neck at right side faucet at three compartment sink, repair leaks at piping under two compartment sink.

    • 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. REMOVE LITTER AND WEEDS AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN BASEMENT.