Pass

Pete's Produce

1543 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Grocery Store ZIP 60619 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jun 17, 2026

Pete's Produce was last inspected on June 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 17, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted extremely worn cutting boards at meat display case/prep area with deep cuts/uneven surfaces and stains. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

50 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hand washing sign at the rear hand washing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain a hand washing sign at the rear hand washing sink.

      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: Fly strip hanging in the rear food prep area. Instructed to remove and not hang fly strips in the prep areas. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No self closing device on the rear toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain a self closing device on the toilet room door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Expired food handlers certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain valid food handlers certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside the refrigeration unit with the smoked meats across from the produce area, conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of the equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean coats, which the butchers wear while working, stored in the toilet room. Instructed to relocate clean uniforms to avoid contamination and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers for the three-compartment sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the three-compartment sink with no drainboard. Instructed to provide an appropriate drainboard for the three-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed three openings where the pipes are under the handwashing sink in the toilet room. Instructed to seal said holes and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 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 cutting boards in meat prep/ service counter area with deep grooves and dark staining. Instructed manager to replace/ deep clean 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 leak at bottom of hand washing sink in rear near 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 stained ceiling tiles over food display areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: We observed (tcs) foods(10-bags leafy spring mix salad greens, 5- bags-romaine lettuce, and 12-bags-cole slaw), stored on produce counter shelf not refrigerated at imperoper cold temperatures ranging ( 55.0f-59.0f). Instructed to store inside cooler at 41.0f or below. All foods was removed and discarded by manager at approx 18-lbs cost approx $50.00-cos. Priority violation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no food labels on site for pre-packaged : potato salad, pico de gallo, spinach dip, seafood salad, mustard potato salad, coleslaw salad, and taffy grapes. Located in self service reach in cooler. Instructed manager to provide: the common name of the food, a list of ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor and the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at any handwashing sinks. Must provide to all handwashng sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no food labels on site for pre-packaged : potato salad, pico de gallo, spinach dip, seafood salad, mustard potato salad, coleslaw salad, and taffy grapes. Located in self service reach in cooler. Instructed manager to provide: the common name of the food, a list of ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor and the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found utility sink directly next to handwashing sink, handwashing sink is directly next to food preperation sink. Instructed manager to provide splashguard between utility sink and hhandwashing sink, must also provide splash guard between handwashing sink and food preparation sink to prevent miscellanous sources of contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floor tiles located in walk in beef cooler missing. Found said area filled with water. Floors must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy for employees health. Instructed (pic) to provide. Priority foundation

      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: No employee procedure for clean up for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide procedure with all necessary items needed in policy including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appripriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device for taking food temperatures. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed assorted salads,( potato salad, seafood salads,etc) packaged on site not listed with ingredients of food items on labels. Instructed to provide.

      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: Observed bottom areas of overhead door near electrical room not rodent proof at inside right side bottom area of door. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Any washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage , pant supplies stored inside electrical room floor. Instructed to provide adequate shelving at least 6 inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Install splash guard on exposed sink between utility and prep sink in rear prep area.

  11. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    9 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 over 80 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls, inside boxes and equipment in rear electrical storage area. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install splash guard on exposed sink in front meat prep area. Remove all milk crates and provide adequate shelving in walk-in cooler,sales, and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, freezers, cutting boards, slicer, grinder, knife rack, prep tables in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grout loose floor tiles and replace missing floor tiles in walk-in cooler. Clean floors inside walk-in coolers, along walls and in all corners in prep, sales and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace all stained ceiling tiles in front meat prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields or provide shatterproof bulbs in meat walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Tighten loose faucet on exposed sink in middle prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and organize rear electrical room to prevent pest harborage. Store all stock off floor in prep, sales and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the two door freezer in the storage room to remove ice build up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must sweep floors in storage areas. Some missing floor tile in the walk-in cooler storing the meat; replace tile where needed. Remove water in both walk-in units from the floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ventilation fan on the ceiling of the employee washroom; must clean fan to remove dust.

  13. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  14. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a bug light zapper behind the meat counter over a meat cutting board. Instructed to remove/relocate the bug light zapper to an area not over food prep/processing/storage. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

  15. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  16. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  17. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the follow equipment dirty: cutting boards in the prep area, interior of the fresh meat cooler case, package meat display case. Must clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind fresh meat service counter,inside coolers and in the rear storage areas to remove debris

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted water stained ceiling tile in the front selling area and rear storage. Must repair or replace.

  18. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the follow equipment dirty: cutting boards in the prep area, interior of the fresh meat cooler case, package meat display case. Must clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind fresh meat service counter,inside coolers and in the rear storage areas to remove debris

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted water stained ceiling tile in the front selling area and rear storage. Must repair or replace.

  19. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the follow equipment dirty: cutting boards in the prep area, interior of the fresh meat cooler case, package meat display case. Must clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind fresh meat service counter,inside coolers and in the rear storage areas to remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted water stained ceiling tile in the front selling area and rear storage. Must repair or replace.

  20. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  21. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    1 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 25 or more live small and large flies on walls & ceilings and flying throughout premises in prep areas,dry food storage areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/24/15.(serious 7-38-020)

  22. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal.observed waste water over flowing from grease trap at 3- compartment sink when water is released from sink foul odor detected and grease and food debri pooling on to floor.plumber on site at this time rodding floor drain.must maintain at all times.(critical 7-38-030).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM UNDERSIDES OF CUTTING BOARDS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PRODUCE WRAPPING STATION.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA ,DISH WASHING AREA,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PRODUCE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL AREA.

  23. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3- compartment sink no maintained observed a hole in front of far left compartment not able to hold water inside of sink basin and pouring out on to floor.must repair and maintain.maintenance person on site repairing sink at this time.(sderious 7-38-030).sink has been repaired at this time.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving units in meat walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from undersides of cutting boards,walk in cooler shelving units,produce wrapping station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floors in all walk in coolers and rear storage area.must repair or replace broken floor tiles in meat prep area ,dish washing area,produce walk in cooler,floor drain cover in meat walk in cooler.must grout floor in produce area and rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in electrical area.

  24. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  25. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  26. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  27. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  28. Pass

    Consultation · Pass

    No violations

  29. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  30. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 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: Rear exit over head door is not rodent proof,has a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of door,must repair to prevent rodent entry,serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at the exposed handsink next to the prep table behind the meat counter to prevent contamination also must replace all cutting boards behind the meat counter has open seams and the chest freezer behind the meat counter is in poor repair the top of freezer is loose,instructed to repair freezer

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean between runners of doors at the meat counter and interior of the meat counter,has old food particles inside counter and between runners of doors instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover inside the walk-in cooler in the rear of premises

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the display cooler where seafood salads are stored across from the meat counter

  31. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of grease trap under 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the fly-catching devices, interior of reach-in freezer on sales floor, and fan gaurds and coils on compressor in walk-in milk/produce cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Slope) all sections of floors inside and outside of walk-in coolers coolers around all floor drains so that water goes directly into floor drains and replace/repair all cracked floor tiles throughout(must eliminate all puddles of water.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing shield on light above prep table in produce prep area.

  32. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of grease trap under 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the fly-catching devices, interior of reach-in freezer on sales floor, and fan gaurds and coils on compressor in walk-in milk/produce cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Slope) all sections of floors inside and outside of walk-in coolers coolers around all floor drains so that water goes directly into floor drains and replace/repair all cracked floor tiles throughout(must eliminate all puddles of water.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing shield on light above prep table in produce prep area.

  33. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of grease trap under 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the fly-catching devices, interior of reach-in freezer on sales floor, and fan gaurds and coils on compressor in walk-in milk/produce cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: (slope) all sections of floors inside and outside of walk-in coolers coolers around all floor drains so that water goes directly into floor drains and replace/repair all cracked floor tiles throughout(must eliminate all puddles of water).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls and ceiling tiles throughout rear sections of business.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing shield on light above prep table in produce prep area.

  34. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide higher dividers to separate poultry, beef and pork in meat cases in butcher's area. Must obtain storage shelving for poultry/beef walk-in cooler that will mininmize blood on floor in unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: inteior of deep freezer behind meat counter in butcher's area, exteriors of fly-catching devices

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair (slope) all sections of floors inside and outside of walk-in coolers coolers around all floor drains so that water goes directly into floor drains and replace/repair all cracked floor tiles throughout(must eliminate all puddles of water). Must also keep floors dry and free of bacteria(blood) in walk-in for poultry/beef.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls and ceiling tiles throughout rear sections of business, in walk-in produce cooler(fan guards also), and replace all ceiling tiles that are in poor repair. Clean light shields where needed. Install a splash guard on right side of mop sink to prevent contamination of stock stored next to sink.

  35. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide higher dividers to separate poultry, beef and pork in meat cases in butcher's area. Must obtain storage shelving for poultry/beef walk-in cooler that will mininmize blood on floor in unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: inteior of deep freezer behind meat counter in butcher's area, exteriors of fly-catching devices

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair (slope) all sections of floors inside and outside of walk-in coolers coolers around all floor drains so that water goes directly into floor drains and replace/repair all cracked floor tiles throughout(must eliminate all puddles of water). Must also keep floors dry and free of bacteria(blood) in walk-in for poultry/beef.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls and ceiling tiles throughout rear sections of business, in walk-in produce cooler(fan guards also), and replace all ceiling tiles that are in poor repair. Clean light shields where needed. Install a splash guard on right side of mop sink to prevent contamination of stock stored next to sink.

  36. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · 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: Regrout sections of floors where needed to prevent water puddling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair bottom center section of frint doors

  37. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide a knife rack in rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean ceilings,compressors and fan guards in both large walk-in coolers(dust build-up).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment. Re-grout sections of floors where needed(to prevent water puddling).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and/or paint all walls & ceiling tiles throughout rear sections of business. Clean all light shields throughout where needed. Repair bottom center section of front doors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Replace inoperable thermometers in all display cases in butcher's area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Eliminate clutter (on floor) in small rear storage section where coat racks are located.

  38. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide a knife rack in rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean ceilings,compressors and fan guards in both large walk-in coolers(dust build-up).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment. Re-grout sections of floors where needed(to prevent water puddling).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and/or paint all walls & ceiling tiles throughout rear sections of business. Clean all light shields throughout where needed. Repair bottom center section of front doors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Replace inoperable thermometers in all display cases in butcher's area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Eliminate clutter (on floor) in small rear storage section where coat racks are located.

  39. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    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: Found floors not clean at rear meat preparation areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored at rear storage areas.(jackets/clothes,etc.)

  40. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 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: Found/observed foodhandlers not washing on a regular basis at front meat preparation areas. Foodhandlers not washing hands at front meat preparation areas prior to cutting/handling meat. Exposed hand sink not easily accessible/ located opposite side of wall from front meat preparation. Critical violation. Citation issued. Foodhandlers instructed to wash hands at exposed hand sink at rear meat preparation areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at rear meat preparation areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored at rear storage areas.(jackets/clothes,etc.)

  41. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  42. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  43. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  44. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  45. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN.ALSO DEFROST BOX FREEZERS.AND CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN AND THE REAR EGG COOLER.

    • 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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT REAR WALK IN COOLER.

    • 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.OBSERVED HOLE IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WALL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS.

  46. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  47. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL THE AIR CURTAINS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SAME.

  48. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL THE AIR CURTAINS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN.

  49. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.