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Apple Food Mart

5255 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644

Grocery Store ZIP 60644 Risk 2 (Medium)

Out of business · as of Jun 2, 2025

Apple Food Mart was last inspected on June 2, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

June 2, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10 lbs of sliced deli meat, 4 lbs sour cream, and 4 cartons eggs at improper temperature during the time of inspection and stored in refrigerator stored in the grocery/prep area. Noted temperatures ranging between 48.9-53f. Instructed to hold all cold tcs foods @ 41f or below and maintain. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooling unit @ 50f during time of inspection while storing tcs foods (eggs, deli meat, sourcream. Instructed to discontinue use of equipment and repair tp 41f or below as required. Unit tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside cooling units on premise. Instrucvted to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed internal surfaces of deli meat cooler as well as cooler with produce, eggs, packaged tcs foods in with accumulated dried food debris. 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: Observed floor drain in rear storage area with heavyily accumualted organic matter. 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: Obserevd excessive clutter on prep table shelving units in prep area. Instructed to remove all unnecesary items, organize and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

      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 written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation #38 (observed pest activity with approx. 30 mice droppings noted during inspection. Pest activity was noted near the deli area and three compartment sink. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a)). Today's observation with approx. 100 or more mice droppings throughout the facility ( boxes of chips, along wall base in the deli, on shelves on the sales floor, behind the cashier counter) not corrected within specified time frame on the inspection report#2370890 dated for 05/20/20 . Instructed person in charge that the violation shall now classified as a priority item due to non previous noncompliance.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the chest freezer, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceilings tile panels and water stained ceiling tiles throughout the premise. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all equipment,containers, racks and shelving, dust, grease, dead insects and dirt build-up throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a burned out light-bulb on the sales floor. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting on site.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Facility did not provide a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate for employee working on site. Informed owner that once opened, a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. No citation issued.

      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 food handler certificates for employees on premise. Instructed to provide and maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. 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 written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

      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 written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood source

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 2 containers of open salt pork laying on the counter with no labels and five molded cabbage in the display cooler. Adulterated food, manager immediately had employee discard of 30 lbs of products $25.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-050(a) no citation issued. Cos

      Official wording (code 13)

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the chest freezer, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

      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 pest activity with approx. 30 mice droppings noted during inspection. Pest activity was noted near the deli area and three compartment sink. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). No 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 missing ceilings tile panels and water stained ceiling tiles throughout the premise. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a burned out light-bulb on the sales floor. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting on site.

      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 certificates for employees on premise. Instructed to provide and maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · 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 milk crates being used as shelving throughout the rear, walk-in cooler and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      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 cutting boards in the deli prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      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 an accumulation of dust and food debris under shelves and tabletop equipment in the prep areas. Must detail clean all areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  7. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical6 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 the hand sink in the deli area. Instructed to provide a hand washing sign at all hand sinks on premise.

      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 pest activity with approx. 25 mice droppings along the wall base behind the three compartment sink and 15 droppings behind the produce display case. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed male employee with no hair restraint behind the deli area. Instructed to provide hair restraints for employees in food prep areas.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths laying on the cutting board stored on the counter. Instructed to store wet wiping cloths in a properly concentrated sanitizer container.

      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 milk crates being used as shelving throughout the rear, walk-in cooler and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      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 cutting boards in the deli prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      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 an accumulation of dust and food debris under shelves and tabletop equipment in the prep areas. Must detail clean all areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  8. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometers inside all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed deep dark groves into the cutting board at the deli counter. Must 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: Noted the reach in freezers with ice build up. Must defrost and clean. Also must detail clean the interior of all cooler to remove debris and spills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the grease trap underneath the 3 compartment sink encrusted with grease. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS,SPILLS. Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A OPENING INTO THE CEILING TILE AND AC LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVER CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted missing light shield on the light inside the walk in cooler. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: **premises has no employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. 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: **premises has no clean up procedures or supplies for vomit or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometers inside all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings on the floor along the wall base in the rear prep area behind deli counter, 15 mice droppings scattered through out t- shirt display behind service counter,10 mice droppings on the display shelving where sugar is display, 20 mice droppings scattered in between chip racks. Instructed manager to remove droppings and detail clean affected areas. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

      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: Observed deep dark groves into the cutting board at the deli counter. Must 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: Noted the reach in freezers with ice build up. Must defrost and clean. Also must detail clean the interior of all cooler to remove debris and spills.

      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 along the wall base and in corner to remove debris,spills and droppings.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a opening into the ceiling tile and ac leaking. Must 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: Observer clutter in the rear storage area. Must organize for better cleaning and pest monitoring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted missing light shield on the light inside the walk in cooler. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

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

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartment sink at prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of meat display case,observed old food particles in side display case,instructed to clean and maintain equipoment

    • 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 througout the prep area and in the rear storage area,instructed to clean and maintain 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 detail clean walls in the food prep area,rear storage area,and inside the washroom of dirt and old food spills,instructed to clean and maintain a

    • 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-inncooler and at the rear food prep area,instructed to provide with end caps

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a backflow preventer on the ulitily sink in rear of premises

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served such as ground beef and cheese sauce,serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide chemical test strips for the 3 compartment sink to test the strength of the sanitizer when sink is set up for wash.rinse,and sanitize,instructed to provide strips,serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartment sink at prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of meat display case,observed old food particles in side display case,instructed to clean and maintain equipoment

    • 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 througout the prep area and in the rear storage area,instructed to clean and maintain 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 detail clean walls in the food prep area,rear storage area,and inside the washroom of dirt and old food spills,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-inncooler and at the rear food prep area,instructed to provide with end caps

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a backflow preventer on the ulitily sink in rear of premises

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • 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 around and behind equipment in the butcher area. Clean walls in washtoom. Clean walls in storage room. Clean fan covers inside of walk-in cooler to remove dust observed. Clean venttilation fan on the ceiling of washroom to remove dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The self closing device on the washroom door is broken; must repair self closing device.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary items from storage areas to avoid clutter. Must remove standing water from mop buckets and store wet mops upward to dry.

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 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 forty mouse droppings on the floor underneath the potato chip racks on the selling floor and in the rear storage area behind the butcher area underneath the storage crates; must clean areas and remove droppings. Also a 1/4 inch gap was observed between the two front entrance doors; must seal gap to avoid possible rodent entry. Previous service from welchko's pest control was done on sept. 24, 2015 where evidence of droppings were observed. Instructed to consult with company regarding service prior to reinspection. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on duty as required while potentially hazardous foods are being handled and served which include nachos with cheese and meat and slicing of deli meats (ready to eat). Instructed that a city of chicago food service manager must be on duty at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012 issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean slicer, meat saw and grinder in butcher area.

    • 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 affected areas where droppings observed, under and around shelves and inside of walk-in cooler; 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: Clean walls around and behind equipment in the butcher area. Clean walls in washroom, clean walls in storage room. Clean fan covers inside of walk-in cooler to remove dust observed. Clean ventilation fan on the ceiling of the washroom to remove dust. Seal hole in the wall behind the freezer holding bags of ice near the front entrance door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The self closing device on the washroom door is broken; must repair self closing device.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary items from storage areas to avoid clutter. Must remove standing water from mop buckets and store wet mops upward to dry.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must use freezer grade bags to store meat.

    • 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. MEAT SLICER NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN. 10 DOOR REACH IN COOLER HAS BUILD OF DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST BE DETAIL CLEAN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under meat slicer need to be detail clean. Floor in walk in cooler must detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to replace damage ceiling tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields for 10 door reach in cooler.

  15. Pass

    Canvass 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CORD ON GRINDER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER & VENTILATION COVERS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT ON PREP TABLE,GREASE TRAP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,WINDOW SILLS,FAN GUARDS IN REACH IN COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

    • 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & SURFACES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,MISSING, & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WINDOW & DOOR FRAME AT FRONT ENTRY,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT REAR AREA.

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT SUCH AS TURKEY HAM 46.1F,TURKEY 46.8F,BOLOGNA 47.4F,SALAMI 47.0F,HAM 47.2F,LIVER CHEESE 47.0F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX. 28LBS.$77.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASES IN REAR AREA IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON BRICK AT HOT WATER TANK IN TOILET ROOM,ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM & NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR & PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS ARE BEING HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME (HAM,TURKEY,SALAMI,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED & SERVED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)CITATION ISSUED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CORD ON GRINDER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT ON PREP TABLE,GREASE TRAP.

    • 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.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,WINDOW SILLS,FAN GUARDS IN REACH IN COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & SURFACES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,MISSING, & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WINDOW & DOOR FRAME AT FRONT ENTRY,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

    • 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.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER,IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET & PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT REAR AREA.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 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. MUST REPLACE BENT LID TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE SAME 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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 17 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.