Cermak Produce
5220 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632
Grocery Store ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 21, 2026
Cermak Produce was last inspected on October 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 21, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical3 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed mold like build up on interior of ice machine in rear prep area. (ice not used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard in use on shelving in storage area near hot food area in front. Observed foil on shelving in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to remove non-food contact materials and maintain shelves smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose handle on faucet in women's restroom in front of store. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain tight fitting.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed no baseboards around perimeter in meat processing room causing bottoms of walls to be water damaged. Instructed person in charge to repair and properly enclose.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Fly glue strips hanging from ceiling in bakery prep area. Instd to remove and use proper insect control devices only.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Rusty surfaces on bottom of prep/storage tables in restaurant prep area and on rolling carts in meat prep area. Instd to remove rust and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in restaurant front prep area, bakery prep area, and produce prep area heavily stained and pitted. Instd to replace cutting boards and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Heavy black substance accumulation on caulking at base of 3-compartment sinks through out. Instd to clean/replace caulking and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Pipe leaking under bakery 3-compartment sink deli area. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Damaged floor in chicken prep area causing standing water. Instd to repair floor so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable. Peeling paint on ceiling in chicken prep area. Instd to remove peeling paint and mantain surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Wall surrouning trash compactor heavily soiled. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed carts for transporting food to have build up of rust. Instructed person in charge to clean or replace.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking handsink in deli/meat area(front sink near hot holding). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield in meat department stock walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine with some debris accumulation at inside panel. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed rotisserie chicken at improper hot holding temperature (120.0f) instd to maintain hot temperatures at 135f or above at all times. Chicken discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 10lbs $20 vallue citation issued 7-38-005(a) priority
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed large tightly covered containers of the following time/temperature control for safety foods at improper cold holding temperatures in the walk in cooler: beans 48.5f, and salsa verde 60.2 f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 20 lbs of products worth $30.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. See above for violation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Observed unrefrigerated chorizo on service counter and being offered for sale. Lab results for chorizo on site is incomplete, missing water activity and ph level/value. Instd to provide and maintain proper lab assessment/results or store under refrigeration 41f or below. Chorizo discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 10lbs $20 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFood handling
No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.
Inspector’s note: See 29.
Official wording (code 32)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Improper cooling of cooked beans, and salsa verde. Instructed to properly cool by: (1) arranging in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and(2) loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to faiclitate heat transfer from the surface of the food
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Hole in ceiling in meat prep area with exposed insulation. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Found chorizo and bacon (hanging on racks in meat department prep area) on site without approved process. Must obtain chicago department of public health approval or a product assessment must be completed within the past five years and person in charge has records verifying the ph lab from a certified lab, and there has been no change in process. Operator voluntarily removed and denatured all hanging chorizo and bacon from premises. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued (see #32 for violation issued). Approximate weight 95 lbs, $215. - cos
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFood handling
No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.
Inspector’s note: No lab testing/results for chorizo and bacon not under refrigeration and offered for sale. Instructed to provide or have under refrigeration at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued. - cos
Official wording (code 32)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer at hot holding unit in deli prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found spices and dry food in bulk containers without labels. Instructed to provide label when food is not in original container, maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Found rusty shelving in meat walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust to ensure a smooth and easy to clean surface, maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found hot water handle of right handwashing sink in men's restroom in poor repair. Found cold water handle of left handwashing sink in women's restroom in poor repair. Instructed to repair all of the above and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found debris accumulated on wall behind prep table in deli area, on ceiling of juice prep area, and on floor under hot bar in front kitchen area. Instructed to clean all of the above and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found items stored on floor in dry storage area of front kitchen. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor and maintain for ease of cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found missing floor tile at hot bar in front kitchen prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain. Found missing base board in 1st floor unisex restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found left light in poor repair at ventilation hood of juice prep area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwash sink in rear storage area where rotisserie chicken unit is located. Instd to provide handwash sink with running water under city pressure (100f-120f) in same area or relocate unit in designated prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood source
Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
Inspector’s note: Missing shellfish tags for oysters for the past 90 days. Mgr states tags are thrown away after oysters sold. Instd to maintain tags on site for 90 days in chronological order. Citation issued priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 14)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: No sanitizer being used to properly wash, rinse and sanitze multi use equipment at 3-compartment sinks in rear meat warewashing area and in rear hot cooking prep area. Multi use equipment being washed without any set up of sink and using only soap to wash. Instd pic on proper set of 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Citation issued 7-38-025 priority
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Multiple containers of cooked beef, cooked chicken, cooked pork, and cooked beans in walk in cooler without any dates (preparation or discard date). Refrigerated, ready to eat tcs food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Preparation date shall be counted as day 1. Citations issued priority foundation violation 7-38-005. All said food discarded and denatured, approxl 30lbs $150 value
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and salad prep table. Instd to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored inbetween wall and prep tables in raw meat prep areas. Instd to store properly
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Black milk crates being used to store raw meats and food storage in walk in cooler. Instd to use proper food grade containers, that are smooth, even, and easily cleanable surfaces
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed prep dates on prepped tcs foods in coolers throughout. Instructed must properly label all prepped tcs foods with sell by date (no more than 7 days from prep date) in all prep coolers and walk in coolers throughout facility. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing method used for vacuum packaged fish fillets. Instructed must properly thaw all vacuum packaged tcs, frozen fish by first removing fish from packaging prior to thawing. Operator voluntarily discarded improper defrosted fish during inspection.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in packaged meat coolers in middle section of meat sales floor. Instructed must place a thermometer in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units throughout the store.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed allergen label missing on food (deserts, milk drinks, yogurt with nuts, etc.) packaged on site, in the customer self service display coolers on sales floor. Must label the name of the food sources of any major food allergens (i.e. Milk, eggs, nuts, etc.) priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper labels on foods packaged on site (ceviche, guacamole, deserts, salsas, etc.) in the customer self service display coolers and on sales floor. Food packaged in a food establishment, shall be labeled as specified by law. Labels must include the following: the common name of food; a list of ingredients; an accurate net quantity; and the name and place of business of the manufacturer or packer. Tcs packaged foods must also be labeled with a sell by date. Must correctly label all items in display coolers and on sales floor.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed several heavily stained cutting boards, with deep groves in meat cutting area, and kitchen. Must resurface or replace heavily soiled cutting boards to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed large pots too large to fully submerge in existing 3 compartment sinks to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Instructed must eliminate pots too large to fit in existing 3 compartment sinks; or replace existing sinks with basins large enough to accommodate all pots/utensils; or provide an approved method (and demonstrate) to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all pots/utensils.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling fan covers inside refrigerated meat cutting room. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipes under 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen. Observed slow draining hand sink in front restaurant kitchen (front prep). Must make all repairs and maintain same.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear storage with no lables, instructed to labes containers in english.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed laege crack in the pastry display case, as well as deli chicharron display case instructed to repair/replace. Observed deep dark grooves on cutting boards in the following areas restaurant prep area, meat prep, rear prep instructed to replace. Observed rusty shelving units, in rear meat cooler, instructed to repair/replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following hot holding unit, oven, instructed to clean. Observed the knife holder, instructed to clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains in bakery area with food and debris, instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed a black substance on caulking in the following areas restaurant 3 comp. Sink, meat prep room and deli area. Instructed to clean.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap between both front exterior doors. Instructed manager to repair and rodent proof both doors to prevent pest harborage. Serious violation # 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear storage with no labels. Instructed operator to ensure that all bulk containers have labels in english and spanish.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed large crack in the pastry display case, as well as deli chicharron display case. Instructed operator to repair/replace and maintain. Observed deep dark grooves on cutting boads in the following areas: restaurant prep areas, meat prep, rear prep. Instrucrted manager to re-resurface or replace and maintain. Observed rusty shelving units, in rear meat cooler. Instructed manager to re-surface/replace and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive scale and mineral deposits in side hot holding compartment at restaurant cooking line. Instructed operator to clean, sanitize and maintain. Observed food debris in oven, at restaurant prep area. Instructed operator to clean, sanitize and maintain. Observed excessive food debris on interior of commercail can opener at restaurant prep area. Instructed operator to clean, sanitize and maintain. Observed excessive food debris on upper portion of knife box in the restaurant prep area. Instructed operator to clean, sanitize and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors in restaurant prep area with food and debris. Instructed operator to clean and maintain, at all times. Observed floor drains in bakery area with food and debris. Instructed operator to clean and maintain area, at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed a black substance on caulking in the following areas: restaurant 3 comp sink, meat prep room and deli area. Instructed operator to clean, re-surface and maintain area at all times.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature in the meat area. Observed chorizo at 57f in an unrefrigerated display case above the meat display cooler. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 110# of food worth $550. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: No hot water was provided at the 3 compartment sinks and handwashing sinks in the taqueria food prep area. The water temperature at the sinks was at 57f. Management instructed to cease taqueria and food prep operations in this area until hot water above 110f is restored. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the dry storage shelves in the kitchen and dairy walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the walls of the kitchen area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean the walls and the ceiling tiles in the restaurant prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair the sink stopper lever at the 3rd compartment of the 4 compartment sink in the meat cutting room so that the sink basin holds water.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Clean spatulas improperly stored inbetween 3-compartment sink and wall in taqueria. Also observed multi use utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in produce area, meat prep area, cooking prep area in poor repair, with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair/replace same. Observed large prep table immediately adjacent to 3-compartment sink in cooking prep area. Instd to provide smaller table to allow for suffucient distance inbetween
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets missing for stoppers at 3-compartment sinks in meat prep area, produce area. Instd to repair same
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Cooked chicken tenders at improper holding temperatures ranging from 127.8f-129f at hot holding unit. Chicken voluntarily discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 5 lbs $30 value. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink in meat prep area, in poor repair, unable to use, no water at sink. Instd to utilize exposed handsink at chicken prep area until repaired. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Clean spatulas improperly stored inbetween 3-compartment sink and wall in taqueria. Also observed multi use utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in produce area, meat prep area, cooking prep area in poor repair, with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair/replace same. Observed large prep table immediately adjacent to 3-compartment sink in cooking prep area. Instd to provide smaller table to allow for suffucient distance inbetween.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets missing for stoppers at 3-compartment sinks in meat prep area, produce area. Instd to repair same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed cdph approval unable to be provided for manually bottling and capping of assorted juices including carrot, apple, orange, beet, celery, green monster. Approximately 16 gallons of juice valued at $250.00 pulled from store shelves and held for further inspection until approved plan can be produced. Serious vioaltion 7-38-005 (a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard and tin foil being used as shelf liner. All cardboard and tin foil must be removed and all surfaces need to be smooth and easily cleanable. Surfaces need to be wiped down with sanitizer solution and maintianed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed splash guards needed on exposed hadnsinks in butcher area and chicken area. Install and maintain splash guards that are nonabsorbant smooth and easily cleanble.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed hot water hadnle in mens public washroom in disrepair. Repair and maintain hot water handle.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floor in butcher area with tiles coming up near exposed hand sink. Repair and maintain floor so that tiles are reapired and floor is smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floor behind bakery walk in cooler with water on floor. Remove standing water and maintain area in a clean dry condition.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drain line from bakery walk in cooler. Repair leaking condition and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed non handled scoops being used in food products in cooking area and bakery. All scoops need to have handles and scoops need to be stored with handle out of product to prevent contamination.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed use of raw wood in deli. Seal or paint all raw wood and restore to a washable cleanable surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Bakery floor behind walk in cooler and proofer unclean with dirty water accumulation. Clean and sanitize floor and maintain in a clean dry condition at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood walls in deli prep area. Restore all raw wood to a non absorbent easily cleanable surface and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling at butcher prep area with dust accumulation. Remove dust and maintain ceiling in a sanitary condition.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in walk in cooler for restaurant on premises. Install and maintain light shield.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed dish charge line form walk in cooler in bakery area leaking. Repair leak at dish charge line and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed some thermometers not reading accurately within reach in coolers deli cases and dessert cases. Check all thermometers and make sure they are functioning properly and reading at 40 f or less.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting board in the kitchen area has open seams
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean filters above cooking stove in kitchen area,clean and sanitize exterior of knife rack has old food debris on equipment, clean fans in the produce cooler,bakery walk-in cooler,meat walk-in cooler and chicken packing room of dust build-up,also clean shelves in the kitchen area and deli walk-in cooler
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors inside walk-in freezer at wall base and corners in rear of premises and clean floors throughout rear storage area along wall base abd corners
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean walls in the meat cutting room of food debris,clean walls in the chichen packing area also of food debris,and walls need cleaning near 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area of food debris also remove some chip paint on wall next to stove in kitchen area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shield covers needed at produce display cooler in rear of premises
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter inside electrical room to prevent rodent harborage
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Found the large standing ice machine with rust, black substance and lime buildup. Serious citation 7-38-030. Manager and employee removed the ice and clean and sanitize the ice machine. Cdi corrected during inspection.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: The double front door has a one inch gap between the doors and a one fourth gap under the door. Same with the two inside doors.7-38-020. Instructed to make all the doors tight fitting and insect and rodent proofed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the kitchen hood, and some cooking equipment. In the unsed restaurant need to clean all the cooking equipmnet, hood filters,prep table.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the store room and in the unused kitchen in front area had dirt buildup on them.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Clean the vents in the both toilet rooms had dirt buildup on them. Repair the two urnals in the mens toilet rooms so they work properly.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All equipment in front prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food build-up. Prep area not in functioning at this time, however all equipment must be cleaned and maintained at this time.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in front prep area, and back grocery area in need of cleaning to remove all food debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls in produce prep area in need of cleaning to remove food splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Ventilation needed in all washrooms. Must install and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Faucet at produce prep area in need of repair, faucet in meat dept prep area faucet leaks. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: 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. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN FRONT RESTAURANT PREP AREA (AREA NOT IN OPERATION), 8-10 FLIES, REAR PRODUCE STORAGE AREA 10-12 FLIES, FRONT BAKERY AREA 8-10 FLIES NOTED. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO REMOVE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. FRONT ENTERANCE/EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY, OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD-UP. PREP AREA NOT IN FUNCTIONING AT THIS TIME, HOWEVER ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND BACK GROCERY AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION NEEDED IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. 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. FAUCET AT PRODUCE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR, FAUCET IN MEAT DEPT PREP AREA FAUCET LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN FRONT OF MILK CASES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
10 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN RESTAURANT AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER &BAKERY WALK IN COOLER.MEAT PROCESSING RUSTY VENT COVERS.REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT IN CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FANGUARDS IN ALL COOLERS,ICE MACHINE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL DEPTS.GROUT FLOOR IN MEAT PROCESSING,DELI MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES .REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BREAKROOM,SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN BREAK ROOM,BAKERY,OPENING IN WALL IN DELI OVER PREP TABLE,TRIM AT SINK IN BREAKROOM,MOLD FROM WALL OVER 3- COMP SINK IN PREP KITCHEN.PILLARS IN MEAT PROCESSING RUSTY.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.DELI,PREP KITCHEN,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER LIGHT SHIELDS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AREAS.
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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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ELECTRICAL ROOM.
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