Supermercado Sanchez, Inc.
2824 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60629
Grocery Store ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 15, 2026
Supermercado Sanchez, Inc. was last inspected on June 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
June 15, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical4 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed spillage nad build up on walls of ice machine. Instructed person in charge to cleana and maintain. (ice not used for human consumption).
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed fly paper hanging from ceiling in rear storage area. Instructed person in charge to remove and request flying insect abatement device from licensed pest control technician.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths in walk in cooler and laying on tables. Instructed person in charge to store soiled wiping cloths in sealed bag or sanitizer bucket and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spillage on shelves in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tile in rear storage area and in salesfloor area. Instructed person in charge to repair all areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
34 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach of display coolers in the front area of facility near checkout. Instructed to provide.
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: 3-302.12 observed food stored in containers in walk-in coolers without proper labeling of name. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed improper storage of food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and storage areas. Instructed to store properly store by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
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: 3-304.12 observed improper storage of in use utensils on cutting board in prep area in rear deli area. Instructed to store properly between usage.
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: 4-202.16 observed cardboard used as liner on shelving in walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove and provide smooth cleanable surface.
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: 4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as shelving in prep and storage areas. Instructed to remove and provide shelving that is 6" from the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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: 4-501.12 observed cutting boards in the rear prep area at the deli with open seams and dark stains/grooves. Instructed to refinish/replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed tape on cracked/broken sliding door to refrigerator/cold-holding unit in the rear deli area and observed broken faucet at the 2-compartment sink in the rear of facility. Instructed to replace/repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food employee with proof of allergen training. Instructed to provide for city of chicago food service sanitation managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility with a bodily fluid spill kit without adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide a complete kit with adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach of display coolers in the front area of facility near checkout. Instructed to provide.
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 food stored in containers in walk-in coolers without proper labeling of name. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and storage areas. Instructed to store properly store by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
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: Observed improper storage of in use utensils on cutting board in prep area in rear deli area. Instructed to store properly between usage.
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: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving in walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove and provide smooth cleanable surface.
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: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in prep and storage areas. Instructed to remove and provide shelving that is 6" from the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 cutting boards in the rear prep area at the deli with open seams and dark stains/grooves. Instructed to refinish/replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed tape on cracked/broken sliding door to refrigerator/cold-holdin unit in the rear deli area and observed broken faucet at the 2-compartment sink in the rear of facility. Instructed to replace/repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate posted, at the time of inspection, while time/temperature control for safety, tcs, foods are stored, prepared and/or served. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee with proof of allergen training. Instructed to provide for city of chicago food service sanitation managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 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 cleanser at handwash sink in rear cooking prep area. Instd to provide at all times. Handwash cleanser provided by end of inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see above for violation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwash provision at handwash sink in rear cooking prep area. Instd to provide at all times. Handwash provision (paper towels) provided by end of inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see above for violation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwash sink not accessible in cooking prep area in rear, boxes in front of handwash sink and plumbing turned off from connection underneath. Instd to have handwash sink accessible and water on at all times. Owner turned on water and remove boxes during inspection. Citation issued -38-030(c) priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored on prep tables. Instd to store in santizing solution when not in use
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Large pots in rear storage area not inverted. Instd to invert (upside down) during storage and maintain
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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 3-compartment sink stoppers missing/not working at left side and middle compartments. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls, along baseboards, and around pipe fittings in rear prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 12/19/22 report 2568664 not corrected: 39 observed food items stored on floor in prep, storage, and walk-in cooler areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor. 47 observed pop and milk crates used as shelving units in prep, sales, and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control. 47 observed cardboard used as liners on shelves in produce display cooler and foil used as liners on bottom of prep tables in meat prep area. Instructed manager to remove. 47 observed damaged door gasket on reach-in freezer in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair. 49 observed accumulated food debris and spills on interior/exterior display cooler, reach-in freezers, prep tables, shelving units, cutting boards, grinder, slicer. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. 51 observed hand washing…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
10 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: Observed over 40 mice droppings scattered on wooden ledges and floor in corner under water heater in rear storage area near washroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep, storage, and walk-in cooler areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in meat prep area. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed handle of ice scoop laying on ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to properly store ice scoop to prevent contamination.
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: Observed pop and milk crates used as shelving units in prep, sales, and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.
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: Observed cardboard used as liners on shelves in produce display cooler and foil used as liners on bottom of prep tables in meat prep area. Instructed manager to remove.
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: Observed damaged door gasket on reach-in freezer in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair.
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: Observed accumulated food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of ice machine, display coolers, reach-in freezers, prep tables, shelving units, cutting boards, grinder, slicer. Instructed manager to clean 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: Observed hand washing sink slowly draining in rear food prep area. Instructed manager to repair.
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 openings in walls, along baseboards, and around pipe fittings in rear prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openijngs and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Observed open drinking cup on cutting board in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove and provide closed lid drinking cups to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep, storage, and walk-in cooler areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in meat prep area. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed handle of ice scoop laying on ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to properly store ice scoop to prevent contamination.
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: Observed cardboard used as liners on shelves in produce display cooler and foil used as liners on bottom of prep tables in meat prep area. Instructed manager to remove.
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: Observed pop and milk crates used as shelving units in prep, sales, and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.
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: Observed damaged door gasket on reach-in freezer in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair.
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: Observed accumulated food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of ice machine, display coolers, reach-in freezers, prep tables, shelving units, cutting boards, grinder, slicer. Instructed manager to clean 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: Observed hand washing sink slowly draining in rear food prep area. Instructed manager to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand washing sink in meat prep area. Instructed manager to provide soap for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed jug of water stored in hand washing sink in rear prep area and multi-use container stored inside hand washing sink in meat prep area. Instructed manager to remove all items from hand washing sinks. Hand washing sinks shall be accessible at all times for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see previous violation for citation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood source
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Inspector’s note: Observed black, white and green mold on several produce items displayed for sale in produce display cooler, sweet potatoes, pears, coconuts, etc. Instructed manager to discard. All food displayed for sale shall be safe and in good condition. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 13)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep, storage, and walk-in cooler areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in meat prep area. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed handle of ice scoop laying on ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to properly store ice scoop to prevent contamination.
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: Observed pop and milk crates used as shelving units in prep, sales, and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.
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: Observed cardboard used as liners on shelves in produce display cooler and foil used as liners on bottom of prep tables in meat prep area. Instructed manager to remove.
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: Observed damaged door gasket on reach-in freezer in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair.
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: Observed accumulated food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of ice machine, display coolers, reach-in freezers, prep tables, shelving units, cutting boards, grinder, slicer. Instructed manager to clean 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: Observed hand washing sink slowly draining in rear food prep area. Instructed manager to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
9 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep, storage, and walk-in cooler areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed clean multi-use equipment stored in electrical room. Intructed manager to remove to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored in electrical and utility rooms. Instructed manager to remove to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & 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: Observed milk crates used as shelving in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.
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: Observed worn and deep grooved cutting boards in meat prep area. Instructed manager to replace worn 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 or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed chips stored in soiled cardboard trays. Instructed manager to remove all soiled cardboard and store food items in proper food containers.
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 leaking faucet on 2-compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager 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: Observed clutter in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and store all items six inches off floor and away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.
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: Observed floor tiles in need of grouting in meat prep area. Instructed manager to grout floor tiles as needed and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical18 general Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Inspector’s note: Observed black, white and green mold on several produce items displayed for sale in produce display cooler, 8 heads of cauliflower, jicama, tunas morada, grapes, coconuts, etc. Instructed manager to discard. All food displayed for sale shall be safe and in good condition. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 13)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed sliced cantaloupe displayed for sale at improper temperature 52.3f in produce cooler. Instructed manager to discard approximately 8lbs and $8. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during display, preparaton, and storage. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 5o mice droppings on floor in northeast corner of rear storage/electrical room, over 20 flying insects in rear prep, sales and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of right entrance door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep, storage, and walk-in cooler areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed several boxes of uncovered fried pork skins stored in rear electrical room. Instructed manager to remove to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed clean multi-use equipment stored in electrical room. Intructed manager to remove to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored in electrical and utility rooms. Instructed manager to remove to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & 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: Observed fried pork skins and chips stored in soiled cardboard boxes and trays. Instructed manager to remove all soiled cardboard and store food items in proper food containers.
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: Observed worn and deep grooved cutting boards in meat prep area. Instructed manager to replace worn 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 or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged door gasket on meat walk-in cooler door in rear prep area. Observed ice buildup on fans inside reach-in freezer in meat prep area and compressor units inside meat display cooler. Instructed manager to repair 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: Observed milk crates used as shelving in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.
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: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, slicers, shelving units in prep, sales and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean 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: Observed leaking faucet on 2-compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager 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: Observed clutter in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and store all items six inches off floor and away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.
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: Observed standing water in floor drains and floor tiles in meat prep area. Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in al corners in prep, sales and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean 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: Observed floor tiles in need of grouting in meat prep area. Instructed manager to grout floor tiles as needed 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: Observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in rear prep area. Instructed manager to properly store mops upright to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation fan and missing fan cover in washroom. Instructed manager to repair.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields above sinks in rear cooking prep area; instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in clean sanitizing water when not in use. Must correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & 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: Cutting boards in meat department are worn with deep cuts. Instructed to replace 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: All prep tables and storage shelves in rear area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Clean 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: Leaks at faucets at 1 comp and 3 comp sinks in front and rear prep areas. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in clean sanitizing water when not in use. Must correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & 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: Cutting boards in meat department are worn with deep cuts. Instructed to replace 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: All prep tables and storage shelves in rear area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Clean 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: Leaks at faucets at 1 comp and 3 comp sinks in front and rear prep areas. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago food certified manager certificate. Instd to provide at all times.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Food handler washing hands at 3-compartment sink. Instd to wash hands at handwash sink only. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwash sinks in both prep areas not accessible, soiled utensils in basins of sinks where food handlers are actively working. Instd to maintain handwash sinks accessible and basins clear at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Refrigerated ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours without proper date marking (all opened deli meats and cheeses). Instd to properly date mark with discard date with preparation date included as day 1. Product discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 10lbs $50 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation.
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: Cashier cutting and preparing ready to eat nopales at register area where customers are. Instd to prepare food in designated prep area only. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Missing shields on light bulbs at chicharron display case. Instd to provide shields
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (slice ready to eat deli meats). Instd to have on duty at all times. Mgr arrived by end of inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 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: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain an employee acknowledged health policy. Citation issued 7-38-010. Priority foundation.
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: Refrigerated ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours without proper date marking (carnitas, ceviche, nopales salad, guacamole, red and green salsa, all deli meats and cheeses). Instd to properly date mark with discard date with preparation date included as day 1. Product discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 50lbs $200 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Clean/laundered uniforms/jackets/aprons improperly stored in toilet room. Instd to store properly.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Grocery bags being used to store frozen food. Instd to use proper food grade materials. Raw wood, aluminim foil and plastic lining on ice machine. Instd to remove all so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable.
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: Excessive leaking of condensors of meat and deli display cases and using paper towels inbetween condensor and drip tray to absorb leaks. Instd to remove paper towels, repair and maintain condensor.
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: Excessive black/green mold like substance accumulaton on glass doors of meat/deli display case. Meat slicer and interior of entire meat/deli case not clean, food residue and debris. Instd to clean same and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No covered receptacle in toilet room. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Missing lightshields through out front and rear prep areas and at chicharron case. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.12(b) large pots on site and currently cooking carnitas, barbocoa. Unable to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove large pots and provide equipment able to fully submerge in basins of 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-025.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.16: mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper drying. Maintain same.
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: 6-501.11: there are broken/damaged floor tiles in the meat department and in front of the walk in coolers doors. Instructed to replace all broken/damaged floor tiles. -there are water stained ceiling tiles through out. Instructed to replace all water stained damaged ceiling tiles. Maintain all.
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: 6-201.11: floors in the corners, under/around the storage racks, sinks, cooking and cooling equipment with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors. -walls in the meat department with dirt, food and splatters. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #48 FROM REPORT #2291147 DATED 06/07/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. -48. 4-301.12(c)- LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE LARAGE POTS AND PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: See violation #59.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper drying. Maintain same.
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: Floors in the corners, under/around the storage racks, sinks, cooking and cooling equipment with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors. -walls in the meat department with dirt, food and splatters. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls.
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: There are broken/damaged floor tiles in the meat department and in front of the walk in coolers doors. Instructed to replace all broken/damaged floor tiles. -there are water stained ceiling tiles through out. Instructed to replace all water stained damaged ceiling tiles. Maintain all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: See violation #59.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary supplies for handling these events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60.
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: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper drying. Maintain same.
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: Floors in the corners, under/around the storage racks, sinks, cooking and cooling equipment with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors. -walls in the meat department with dirt, food and splatters. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls.
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: There are broken/damaged floor tiles in the meat department and in front of the walk in coolers doors. Instructed to replace all broken/damaged floor tiles. -there are water stained ceiling tiles through out. Instructed to replace all water stained damaged ceiling tiles. Maintain all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2214075 DATED 09/10/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -48. 4-301.12(c)- LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE LARAGE POTS AND PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. -51. 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAINENCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 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: 2-102.14(n) no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.12(a) - missing food temperature measuring device (for both cold and hot foods) instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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: 4-101.19 aluminum foil on storage shelves through out including interior of meat and deli cases. Instd to remove same so as surface to be smooth.
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: 4-301.12(c)- LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE LARAGE POTS AND PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b) missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain. Small leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink in rear. Instd to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instd to be able to locate for service and maintainence.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 light out in toilet room. Instd to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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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: Observed cardboard on storage shelves in rear meat cooler, also rusty storage shelves, instructed to remove the cardboard, and rust. Also observed meat stored in grocery bags in rear walk-in cooler, and freezer. Instructed to provide proper food grade container/baggies/ziploc bags.
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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 rear cooking equipment not clean, instructed to clean.
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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 the floor in the meat walk-in cooler not clean, instructed to clean, also under chip storage.
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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 water damaged ceiling tiles above rear cooking hood, instructed to replace. Also in rear cooking storage area ceiling in poor repair, instructed to repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed the light in the meat walk-in cooler in poor repair/missing shield, instructed to repair/provide proper shield.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rear meat department sink nozzle in poor repair, instructed to repair/replace.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 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: Cutting boards in meat department in need of replacing. Worn with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Storage shelves and prep tables in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must clean 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: Floors in meat department, rear food prep and inside walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all build up of water and food spills. 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: Ceiling tiles in need af replacing in meat department must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Lights in meat department in need of shields. Must correct and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found handsink in meat department in poor repair. Leak at p-trap. Water in flowing to floor when faucet is on. Premises has 48 hours to correct sink. Critical violation 7-38-030
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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 at this time. Several empty containers on the ground. Found recycle overflowing with container open, grease container with grease encrusted to the top. Large weed growth all around containers. Must clean and maintain at all times. Serious citation 7-38-020
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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 meat department in need of replacing. Worn with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Storage shelves and prep tables in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must clean 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: Floors in meat department, rear food prep and inside walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all build up of water and food spills. 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: Ceiling tiles in need af replacing in meat department must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Lights in meat department in need of shields. Must correct and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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 rear butcher shop sink faucet not maintained, plastic bag at neck of faucet to keep water from spraying, 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 grinder not clean in butcher area,instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean table storage shelves, and walk-in cooler fan guard covers.
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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 cracked floor tiles in rear prep area,instructed to repair. Also clean floor in meat walk-in cooler.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Observed the rear cutting board in cooking area not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also butcher shop slicer 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 front at soda storage not clean, instructed to clean.also rear cooking area remove standing water on floor.
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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 the front wall ledge at soda storage area not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear cooking area handsink leaking at lower pipe, instructed to repair. Also butcher shop nozzle leaking at 3 compartment sink need to repair.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Lift store shelves and clean underneath them. Clean floors throughout & replace missing floor tiles.clean all floor drains.
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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 back area, storerooms has splashed on food debris replace the stained ceiling tiles.seal all all holes,cracks and crevices throughout premises, must be smooth and easy to clean.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: The grease trap underneath the 3 compartment sink is full to the top inside the unit, located in the back prep area small kitchen. Serious citation given 7-38-030. Instructed to clean out the grease trap unit so the 3-compartment sink can drain properly. Employee is now cleaning the grease trap but unable to finish.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment, storage shelves, interior of reach in freezer all in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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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: Lift store shelves and clean underneath them. Clean floors throughout & replace missing floor tiles.clean all floor drains.
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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 back area, storerooms has splashed on food debris replace the stained ceiling tiles.seal all all holes,cracks and crevices throughout premises, must be smooth and easy to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Secure to ventilation vent to the ceiling in the toilet room it is hanging down.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Clean walk-in cooler fan guard covers (dusty).
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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 meat cooler floor and provide flooor 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: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles store front / rear and restroom need to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Need to clean inside light shields rear(mop area).
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: In rear prep area new cutting boards needed. Must correct 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: The following in need of cleaning: produce tables, produce refigerated cases, interior of reach in freezer and prep tables. Must clean to remove all food spiulls and build up.
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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 butcher area in need of tile. Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean 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: All sinks and handsinks in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
7 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 producted being individually packed for sale must have proper labels attached. Name, address, phone number and name of product. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: New cutting boards need in butcher area. Deep cuts. Must 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: All cooking equipment, storage shelves, interior of reach in freezer all in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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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 through out rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Floor in bathroom in need of repair. Must correct 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: Must repair hole in wall in bathroom, must clean walls in rear prep area. Must correct, clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light in rear prep area in need of light sheild. Must correct 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: Toilet room in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector’s note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP MIXED WITH COOKED SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND SHRIMP WAS DENATURED. TOTAL VALUE OF PRODUCT 6 LBS $50.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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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. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
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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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. ALL PRODUCTED BEING INDIVIDUALLY PACKED FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS ATTACHED. NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER AND NAME OF PRODUCT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED IN BUTCHER AREA. DEEP CUTS. MUST 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: 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 COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOOR IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT 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. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN BATHROOM, MUST CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF LIGHT SHEILD. MUST CORRECT 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. TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN 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. SMALL 2 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS BEING USED FOR A HAND SINK MUST BE REMOVED AND A HANDSINK INSTALLED. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR, FAUCET LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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: The following not clean the three compartment sink in the rear,exposed hand sinks,filters under hood.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 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. FOUND 20-30 FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL TO COME OUT TO SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND BACK STORE ROOM DOOR BOTH DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT PROOFED. MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020/H000062408 13 COURT DATE 09,30, 2010 AT 10:00AM ROOM112 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU CAN PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. EXPOSED HAND SINK HOOD,FILTERS HANGING RACKS UNDER HOOD AND ALL THE AIR CURTAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.