Morse Fresh Market

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 22, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Apr 28, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine compartments not clean begining of mineral build-up. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in at deli,meat department rear prep with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving at rear prep area. Must be smooth and cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. May 8, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food stored in walk in freezer in rear with ice build up on exterior of boxes. Instructed manager to removed and maintain area free of ice build up.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of the standing two door freezer in produce prep area to have food debris on bottom shelf. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food debris and resiude.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4. Mar 29, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken large plastic lid of feta cheese container. Remove all broken plastic and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach in freezers in food preparation area with food debris on bottom shelf. Clean and maintain interior of reach in freezers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

5. Sep 6, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Boxes of food are stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer and are located in the back storage area near the employee breakroom. Discussed with the owner that boxes must be placed 6 inches above the floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Clean utensils stored under prep-table in deli area have food contact surface facing up. Instructed to invert utensils. Utensils were inverted on site.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Crates used as elevation in front produce store and back storage area.---cardboard used as lining in deli walk-in cooler. Remove from use abd and replace with equipment, durable and easily clean, able to meet nsf/ansi standards.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items no longer of use to the establishment operation or maintenance are found stored near the waste storage area. Storage areas/enclosures for waste receptacles shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and kept clean.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: The facility is not in compliance with the food handler law. All food handlers, other than someone who has the city of chicago, shall receive or obtain training in basic food handling principles.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Jan 24, 2022 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Noted approximately 23 lbs of assorted cooked chicken and rice held at improper hot holding tempers in a hot holding display case. Chicken noted at 116f, 123.7f, 120.3f, and rice at 112.4f. All foods discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Pre-packaged foods must contain the list of ingredients.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

7. May 26, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no splash guards at handsink at meat cutting areas.must provide

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

8. May 18, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Found previous core violations not corrected from report dated 5-12-2021 inspection# 2370419. Violation 51.noted sprayer at the 3 compartment sink hanging below the rim of the sink. Instructed to provide the device to hold the sprayer above the water rim of the 3 compartment sink. Violation 53. Noted washrooms on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women washrooms and unisex washrooms priority violation. No citation issued.7-42-090. Must correct violations noted above.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no splash guards at handsink at meat cutting areas.must provide.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

9. May 12, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted upper compartment of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Prepackaged foods on display not properly labeled. Must label packages with food name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor inside walk-in freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards

     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: Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside meat walk in coolers. Instructed to detail clean and/or replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted sprayer at the 3 compartment sink hanging below the rim of the sink. Instructed to provide the device to hold the sprayer above the water rim of the 3 compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and slime inside floor drain at the rear food prep/dry storage area. Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Aug 15, 2019 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Additional cleaning is needed on floor(debris)behind the ice machine,under shelves inside the walk-in cooler.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: Wall panel at north side of the three compartment with porous surface,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken and black slime caulking on wall above three compartment sink,instructed to replace with a smooth and cleanable surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Apr 25, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. 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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled. Must properly date labeled foods with an expiration date no longer than 7 days on all tcs foods. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Sushi not made on side however is delivered from company wajo corp. Also sells raw fish:fresh salmon etc. Advisory disclosure statement for food items/products offered and reminder * statement for the food products offered. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. - -

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be held between use in a container with a sanitizing solution,in each work station

      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: Noted usage of milk crates for elevation at rear storage area by employee break room and inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest and for good housekeeping. Must provide raised shelving for said area. -

      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: Ice build-up at condensers unit inside the walk-in freezer, ice hanging from pipes. Repaire cause

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles inside the meat preparation cooler room in poor repair,some are broken also due to moist activity black slime on surface of the ceiling tiles. Observed uneven,porous and black slime on wood coving throughout the meat preparation cooler room ,strong odor of mold. Instructed to remove replace ceiling tiles and coving. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. May 3, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 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: Observed door needed on large produce walk in cooler just outside the office. Observed ceiling needed on new produce prep room. Install and maintain ceiling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light sheild needed on light in walk in freezer. Install and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer needed in hot holding unit for rotisserie chickens on customer floor. Install and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mops need to be hung after use to prevent small fly breeding sites.

13. Jan 2, 2018 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected-noted from report#1955593 dated4/4/2017 violation #35 ceiling in produce cooler area peeling off.instructed management to repair. Serious violation #7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ceiling at rear receiving area with peeling paint.instructed management to repair ceiling

14. Dec 26, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 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: Noted 20 mice droppings at rear storage closet next to rear delivery door. Instructed management to clean and sanitize area where mice droppings were located and to contact pest control operator to monitor for pests. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected-noted from report#1955593 dated4/4/2017 violation #35 ceiling in produce cooler area peeling off.instructed management to repair. Serious violation #7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted racks with food debris in walk-in produce cooler at rear receiving area.instructed management to clean racks in walk-in produce cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ceiling at rear receiving area with peeling paint.instructed management to repair ceiling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted burnt out lights and missing light caps at light shields at rear receiving area.instructed management to install caps and replace burnt out lights.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop not properly stored in a sleeve or in sanitizing solution.instructed management on how to properly store an ice scoop.

15. Apr 4, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted marred cutting boards at produce prep area.instructed management to replace cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of ice machine has lime deposit on exterior.instructed management to remove deposit

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted hole in floor in front of butcher prep area at rear.instructed mangement to repair also floors inside produce cooler needs cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in produce cooler area peeling off.instructed management to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Lights burnt out in produce cooler/recieving area.instructed management to replace lights.

16. Aug 4, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged food items without ingredient information found throughout the store; granola, trail mix, potato salads, etc. Instructed manager to provide ingredient information and allergen statements, when applicable, on all re-packaged containers and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the following areas not clean; rear storage and staff break room. Instructed to detail 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: Observed ice accumulation on the walls inside the wall in freezer in the rear. Instructed to defrost and remove ice from walls and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light above the counter in the butcher area. Instructed to install working light and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in the electrical room in the rear and around the mop sink in the rear. Instructed to remove items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

17. Mar 15, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles in the walk in cooler, instructed to repair 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: Observed vent covers in walk in cooler with rust and debris, and ceiling vent with dust build up in ladies toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain

18. Mar 8, 2016 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in the rear storage, with visible pink slime like substance on the interior panel likely to contaminate the ice. Instructed to discard ice, clean and sanitize before use and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged cutting boards with black grooves at the meat counter and rear meat prep room. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles in the walk in cooler, instructed to repair 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: Observed vent covers in walk in cooler with rust and debris, and ceiling vent with dust build up in ladies toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing lights in rear storage area and in dry paper goods room, instructed to install working lights and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide "ladies room" sign on ladies toilet room and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Information provided.

19. Aug 13, 2015 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wood coving with porous surface,broken caulking between the floor and coving inside the prep butcher walk-in cooler.instructed to remove replace said coving with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.re-caulk with a smooth application if needed we observed excess debris on floor under the wood/plastic pallets inside the walk-in coolers.excess ice build-up on floor between and under the shelves inside the walk-in freezer.instructed to clean and maintain floor at said units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wood ceiling wall-inside the walk-in cooler(produce /milk)with peeling paint and broken.wood is saturated with moist and broken some spots with black substance,south part of the cooler by the south door .instructed to remove peeling paint ,and broken wood,surface most be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Holes around pipes at front windows,broken seams at ceiling walls also at front windows,instructed to seal and maintain,surface must be smooth and cleanable

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Water pipe leaking under the three compartment snik(middle compartment),instructed to repair

20. May 27, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wood coving with porous surface,broken caulking between the floor and coving inside the prep butcher walk-in cooler.instructed to remove replace said coving with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.re-caulk with a smooth application if needed we observed excess debris on floor under the wood/plastic pallets inside the walk-in coolers.excess ice build-up on floor between and under the shelves inside the walk-in freezer.instructed to clean and maintain floor at said units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wood ceiling wall-inside the walk-in cooler(produce /milk)with peeling paint and broken.wood is saturated with moist and broken some spots with black substance,south part of the cooler by the south door .instructed to remove peeling paint ,and broken wood,surface most be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Holes around pipes at front windows,broken seams at ceiling walls also at front windows,instructed to seal and maintain,surface must be smooth and cleanable

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Female employee's hair are not completely restrained in deli department,must use effective hair restraint to confine hair

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Bserved wiping cloth on top cutting boars and slice machine at front butcher and deli area.wiping cloths must be stored in an approved sanitizer

21. May 18, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperature inside hot holding unit at front counter: 8- one pound each of cooked lasagna at temp of 113.3f to 115.6f; 2- one pound and half each of cooked chicken at temp of 122.7f to 125.6f.hot products must maintain temp of 140f and above.temperature abused food was discarded and denatured.pounds 10, value 73.97 critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained.found a bunch of painting tarps on ground,bushels with dirty water on ground with excess ants around the containers and walls.wood material,and other type of construction material on ground.delivered pop bottles on portable cards.instructed to clean ground and remove excess items from ground elevate what is needed 6" off the ground.keep area clean to minimize insect and rodent activities serious violation:7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wood coving with porous surface,broken caulking between the floor and coving inside the prep butcher walk-in cooler.instructed to remove replace said coving with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.re-caulk with a smooth application if needed we observed excess debris on floor under the wood/plastic pallets inside the walk-in coolers.excess ice build-up on floor between and under the shelves inside the walk-in freezer.instructed to clean and maintain floor at said units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wood ceiling wall-inside the walk-in cooler(produce /milk)with peeling paint and broken.wood is saturated with moist and broken some spots with black substance,south part of the cooler by the south door .instructed to remove peeling paint ,and broken wood,surface most be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Holes around pipes at front windows,broken seams at ceiling walls also at front windows,instructed to seal and maintain,surface must be smooth and cleanable

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Female employee's hair are not completely restrained in deli department,must use effective hair restraint to confine hair

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth on top cutting boars and slice machine at front butcher and deli area.wiping cloths must be stored in an approved sanitizer

22. Aug 1, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no exposed hand sink by dishwashing area at rear storage areas. Must provide exposed hand sink by dishwashing areas.

23. Jul 25, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found housefly and fruit fly activity at rear storage/produce preparation areas. Observed about 7 houseflies and about 20 fruit flies. Also, found rear exit door bottom not rodent proofed 1/2 inch gap. Serious violation. Citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found 2 large cutting boards at meat preparation areas with deep grooves. Must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no exposed hand sink by dishwashing area at rear storage areas. Must provide exposed hand sink by dishwashing areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter on shelving units at produce preparation areas.(clothes, etc.)

24. May 2, 2013 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Drip pan inside deli cooler is overflowing. Must repair and maintain to drain properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove ice build-up from inside the chest freezer,by the produce area, rear repacking area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair broken cement floor in front of rear exit door.

    • 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 inside the walk-in cooler with peeling paint and wall with stains and rust, surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.remove black substance from ceiling and wall inside the meat walk-in cooler.

25. Aug 15, 2012 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

26. Aug 8, 2012 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of fruit flies on premises: butcher's area,rear storage and selling area. Also observed glue sticks hanging from ceiling, four glue sticks in butcher's area, two glue sticks hanging from ceiling at produce area,one glue sticks hanging from ceiling above the three compartment sinks. Approx.15 or more flies. Remove glue sticks and flies throughout. Serious violation: 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace cutting board(heavily pitted)at produce area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty knifes stored inside knife rack,instructed to clean and sanitize them prior to store them inside knife racks.

27. Apr 5, 2012 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: chicharron cracklings stored inside the hot holding unit at temp of 96.7f to 97.9f.(hot holding unit air temp.of 145.6f).also found two containers of cooked food(ribs,and pork skin)stored inside the walk-in at temp of 46.7f to 49.6f. Walk-in cooler air temp of 41f.no temperature holding or cooling method being applied, also no time/temperature logs available at this time.food discarded and denatured. Pounds 31, value 113.critical violation: 7-38-005(a) hooo077782-15

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: No sanitizing solution used at three compartment sink.observed employee washing and rinsing 3 aluminum containers, two knifes and a cutting board that was used at butcher's area. Information given how to set-up sink(wash, rinse and sanitize).critical violation:7-38-030 hoooo77782-15

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Additional threshold is needed at front and rear door.repair and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice machine, mineral build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean ceiling in rear area, above the chest freezer, and produce department by the ice machine(food staines).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide end caps on the light shield above the front counter(butcher's area)west side. Also clean light shield in butcher's area(excess debris build-up)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet at three compartment sink

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers for hot holding unit,coolers and freezers.must be visible and in working conditions.

28. Apr 20, 2010 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.non food contact surfaces of storage shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repair.

    • 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.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks not clean need cleaning.

    • 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 rear storage areas under shelving/pallets need detailed cleaning.

    • 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 that had peeling paint in rear storage areas shall be repair.

    • 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.missing light shields in rear storage areas shall be provided.

    • 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.exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep areas need cleaning.