Hetman Deli

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the interior of all reach in prep freezers throughout premises. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed exposed handwashing sink slowly in rear prep are to be slow draining. Instructed to correct issue and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all-gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all walk-in coolers. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been removed from its original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at long side of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in all walk-in coolers, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the interior of all reach in prep freezers throughout premises. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed handwashing sink slowly in rear prep are to be slow draining. Instructed to correct issue and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all-gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: Observed no cdph approval letter on the premises for vacuum packaging tcs foods. Management instructed to obtain an approval for a submitted haccp plan before vacuum packaging foods on the premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. See violation #29 above for citation.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged soup in walk-in cooler nfor customer grab and go without any label. Instructed the person in charge to provide labels for soup that include: the name of food, address, ingredients, net quantity and allergens.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pans of food being stored on floor underneath storage shelves in walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelving units in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer in the rear prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food employee personal items stored in prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide orderly storage area for employees clothing and other possessions.

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: Observed no cdph approval letter on the premises for vacuum packaging tcs foods. Management instructed to obtain an approval for a submitted haccp plan before vacuum packaging foods on the premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. See violation #29 above for citation.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the grease on the top and sides of the oven.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the grease from the floor under the oven and on the wall behind and next to the oven.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged soup in cooler for customer self service without any label. Instructed to provide a label that includes the name of food, address, ingredients, net quantity and any allergens if applicable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 50 mouse droppings on the floor and prep tables in the rear food prep area and on the floor of the storage room in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the chest freezer in the basement. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the top and sides of the oven and cooking equipment. Clean the prep tables and food storage containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease and food debris from the ceiling and walls of the food prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease from the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in both walk-in coolers located in rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed vent cover with dust accumulation in the employee toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to remove dust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged soup in cooler for customer self service without any label. Instructed to provide a label that includes the name of food, address, ingredients, net quantity and any allergens if applicable.

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

Inspector’s note: Dead, decaying mouse on gluetrap in wall void next to far rear fod prep area. Must remove dead rodent.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food employee cutting meat without wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to wear a hair restraint to prevent any contamination onto food, utensils and equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves inside walk in cooler located adjacent to office. Instructed to properly seal or repaint shelves.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food splatters on walls throughout prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates stacked on top of one another in kitchen prep area. Instructed to remove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes in wall above mop sink in rear.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Accumulated unused equipment and utensils in 1st floor and basement storage areas. Items not clean. Must remove all unneccessary items and store all else to facilitate cleaning and to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Access panels to electrical boxes are stuck in place and do not close, leaving a large, open access point for rodents. Must repair access panels to close.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees handbag being stored in the food preparation area. Must provide a designated area for employees personal belongings.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITHOUT FACE COVERINGS OR MASKS WHILE PERFORMING FOOD HANDLING AND WORKING WITHIN 6 FT OF EACH OTHER. This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following:(a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor.CITATION ISSUED. 7-28-060.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at the rear food prep hand washing sink between the sink and the three compartment sink.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths throughout the prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for foods and equipment throughout.----- basement box freezer lid in poor with broken/missing plastic and exposed insulation. Must replace/ repair to be smooth and cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Basement box freezer lid in poor with broken/missing plastic and exposed insulation. Must replace/ repair to be smooth and cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Dirty, grease and food encrusted metal rack shelving above the three compartment sink and throughout the walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees handbag being stored in the food preparation area. Must provide a designated area for employees personal belongings.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately over 200 small flies throughout the rear dish area and mop sink. Also observed over 200 mice droppings along all stairs leading to the basement and on basement shelving and some areas of the basement. Recommend having pest co. Service for mice and flies. Instructed to eliminate all flies, remove all droppings and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at the rear food prep hand washing sink between the sink and the three compartment sink.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths throughout the prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for foods and equipment throughout.-----must not use tin foil as a liner/backsplash for the gas stove. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Basement box freezer lid in poor with broken/missing plastic and exposed insulation. Must replace/ repair to be smooth and cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Dirty, grease and food encrusted metal rack shelving above the three compartment sink and throughout the walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered toilet room waste receptacle and noted overflowing waste receptacle.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tile above the gas stove ventilation. Must replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Hole in the wall of the far rear walk-in cooler. Must seal/repair to be smooth and cleanable.-----walls and ceiling throughout the far rear walk-in cooler with black dirt substance. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees handbag being stored in the food preparation area. Must provide a designated area for employees personal belongings.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed all employees throughout the facility without face coverings or masks while performing food handling and working within 6 ft of each other. Must provide face coverings. Citation issued. 7-28-060.

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

Inspector’s note: All dry bulk food containers such as with sugar,flour,salt,etc must be properly labeled with common name outside the container.

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

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of mice droppings by the mop sink area over 40 total and in the basement on the north side storage area over 20 total. Instructed to clean the area,remove the mice droppings and maintain. Instructed to have additional inspection by the pest control technician. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) no citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food on a bucket and bags of food stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Must elevate all bag of food and bucket of food 6" off the floor or provide raised shelving to stored such items.

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

Inspector’s note: Found grocery bag being used to stored frozen food inside the chest freezer. Must replace with food grade storage bag.

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

Inspector’s note: All dry bulk food containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover inside the washroom with heavy dust accumulated. Must detail clean,remove dust and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Upgraded to priority foundation

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floor throughout the basement,along the wall base all corner and under the pallets to prevent rodent/insects harborage.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2355479, dated 12/17/19. #55-observed clutter in the basement.instructed management to remove clutter from the basement to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap at the 3-compartment sink a the second food prep area.instructed management to install the grease trap under this sink

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles at the primary kitchen.instructed management to replace stained ceiling tiles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the basement.instructed management to remove clutter from the basement to prevent pest harborage

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

Inspector’s note: Filter on the hood and the hood with grease accumulated. Must clean, remove grease and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No chemical test kits for the sanitizer for 3 compt sink. Must provide. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Re caulk around the exposed hand sink and the 3 compt sink in the kitchen cook line(caulk worn out with orange and black moldy like substance) and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Filter on the hood and the hood with grease accumulated. Must clean, remove grease and maintain. Ceiling vent cover inside the washroom with heavy dust accumulated. Must clean,remove dust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak on the faucet connector of the 3 compt sink in the kitchen cook line. Must repair to stop the leak.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter,unnecessary items/articles in the basement. Instructed to organize, elevate all items/articles off the floor to prevent rodent/insects harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Found improper labeling practices throughout display cooler and in walk in coolers (prepackaged items without proper label, or with just date. Potentially hazardous foods without date). Instructed all prepackaged items must be labeled with the following information: business name, address, list of ingredients and date. All potentially hazardous foods must be labeled with date it was prepped (when held over 24 hrs). Must label all of these items throughout facility correctly. Must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found tin foil used as a liner on cooking equipment in kitchen area. Instructed to remove. Found tape used to hold cords in place on display cooler. Must remove. Found cardboard used as matts in kitchen area. Must remove. Tin foil, tape, or cardboard may not be used. Advised all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear prep and curing area floor is not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed must seal, paint, or tile the floor so that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Must also provide baseboards or coving. Must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found leak from pipe under 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All prepared ready to eat foods inside walk-in cooler must be labeled and dated.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak on the nozzle of the three compartment sink. Must repair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler training requirements not met. No certificates or proof of training. Must have proof of training for all food handlers.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint or replace metal storage racks with rust build-up inside (2) walk-in cooler in rear and basement area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout rear prep and in basement storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls with spillage throughout rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted missing light shield and end caps above prep/cooking area. Instructed to provide.--------must provide light shield inside hot holding display unit or provide shatter proofed light bulb.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize basement storage area. Must remove unnecessary articles. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to store food in freezer grade bags only; date and label.

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

Inspector’s note: Racks in walk in coolers has build of debris. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove plastic milk carton crates from premises to prevent rodents harboring.

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

Inspector’s note: Lable and date meats in walk in cooler (rear) and basement freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Empty boxes on floor rear. Must remove boxes.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving(display cooler)that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, bsmt storage shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area shall be provided.

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

Inspector’s note: Air vent cooler unclean,must clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Display shelves cooler unclean,must clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: 6 light bulbs in steam table not shielded,must show proof that light bulbs are shatter resistant

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

Inspector’s note: Foods not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener, sinks, prep tables, fan covers, storage shelves in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase not cleaned in basement and rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Inspector’s note: Light and ventilation covers through out not clean. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Foods stored in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener, prep tables, counters, coolers shelves, cooking equipment, sinks and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in prep area, storage rooms and basement not cleane not maintained. Instructed to remove cardboard boxes and detail cleanin spice room. Floor in rear in wholesale area not maintained. Instructed to reseal floor and repair crackes.

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

Inspector’s note: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Unncessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles.