Pass

Morelia Supermarket #2

4833 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Grocery Store ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 4, 2026

Morelia Supermarket #2 was last inspected on March 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

March 4, 2026 · Short Form Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: 4-204.112 observed broken ambient air thermometer in dairy cold hold unit. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, 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.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food items stored in walk-in cooler in delivery bay uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings when storing all food items to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed drainpipe leaking under three-compartment sinks in basement and upstairs hot foods prep area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and 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 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

31 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112 observed broken ambient air thermometer in dairy cold hold unit. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, 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.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed drainpipe leaking under three-compartment sinks in basement and upstairs hot foods prep area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and 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 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken ambient air thermometer in dairy cold hold unit. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 30 mouse droppings on the floor of the basement dry storage near office and in bakery on the floor under three compartment sink, behind fryer, and under large storage rack. 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 #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, 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.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under three-compartment sinks in basement and upstairs hot foods prep area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and 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 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14// noted wiping cloths stored on counter tops/cutting boards and in crate underneath hot holding well. Instructed to provide proper sanitizing buckets with proper sanitizing solution to hold cloths in between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12// noted cutting boards with deep cuts and stains in meat departement. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  4. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) noted continued non-compliance. Previous priority foundation violations not corrected within the specified time frame on the inspection#2624400 dated 9/25/2025: (38) observed pest activity. Noted approximately 15 small flys crawling on the floor under the dough table in the bakery. And approximately 10 flying throughout the bakery department and in the southeast corner of the basement. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Management instructed to clean and sanitize floors. Instructed person in charge that the violation shall now be classified as a priority item due to previous noncompliance. Must correct before re-inspection. Priority violation #7-42-090. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14// noted wiping cloths stored on counter tops/cutting boards and in crate underneath hot holding well. Instructed to provide proper sanitizing buckets with proper sanitizing solution to hold cloths in between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12// noted cutting boards with deep cuts and stains in meat departement. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  5. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water at several handsinks in basement not reaching the minimum required temperature. Handsink in tortilla prep area 68.7 f, produce prep area 69.6 f and bathroom hand sink 81.5 f. Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Facility maintaince restored hot water at all sinks during inspection. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Inspector’s note: Observed "costillas" (beef ribs) dated 9/22/25 on rack in dairy walk in cooler with white mold. Approximately 20 lbs at $140. Person in charge discarded and denatured product. Priority violation 7-40-050(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 13)

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity. Noted approximately 15 small flys crawling on the floor under dough table in bakery. And approximately 10 flying throughout bakery departemnt and in southeast corner in basement. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Management instructed to clean and sanitize floors. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted wiping cloths stored on counter tops/cutting boards and in crate underneath hot holding well. Instructed to provide proper sanitizing buckets with proper sanitizing solution to hold cloths in between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted cutting boards with deep cuts and stains in meat departement. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  6. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink in hot food prep room rendered inaccessible by cilantros being placed inside it. Instructed to maintain all exposed hand washing sinks open and accessible for hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large storage bins of rice to not be labeled in the basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to label all dry storage bins with name of contents.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers stored on the floor in the walk in produce cooler in basement. Instructed manager that all items must be stored at least 6 inches from the floor

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in the meat preparation area and bakery area. Instructed manager to keep cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust accumulation on the vent covers in the meat grinding room, produce walk in cooler, bakery walk in cooler, and the beef walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain vent covers free of dust accumulation.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at the 3 compartment sink in the fruit prep room on basement. Instructed to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the dumpster are not maintained. Instructed to clean and maintained.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy food debris build up and spillage present on the floor in the walk in fish and shrimp cooler and under the produce shelves directly across the fish and shrimp cooler. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain area free of heavy food debris build up and spillage on the floor

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple light fixtures in the exhaust hood to not be turning on or missing at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair or replace lights that are not working to provide adequate light for facility area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light fixture in ceiling to not be working in the walk in dairy cooler at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair or replace light fixtures to provide adequate lighting in area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink in basement fruit prep room rendered inaccessible by wiping clothes being placed inside it. Observed exposed hand washing sink in bakery rendered inaccessible by brush being placed inside it instructed to maintain all exposed hand washing sinks open and accessible for hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large storage bins of rice to not be labeled in the basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to label all dry storage bins with name of contents.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers stored on the floor in the walk in produce cooler in basement. Instructed manager that all items must be stored at least 6 inches from the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in the meat preparation area and bakery area. Instructed manager to keep cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is leaking when water from three compartment is drained at the fruit prep room and also the hot prep area. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust accumulation on the vent covers in the meat grinding room, produce walk in cooler, bakery walk in cooler, and the beef walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain vent covers free of dust accumulation.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the dumpster are not maintained. Instructed to clean and maintained.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy food debris build up and spillage present on the floor in the walk in fish and shrimp cooler and under the produce shelves directly across the fish and shrimp cooler. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain area free of heavy food debris build up and spillage on the floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple light fixtures in the exhaust hood to not be turning on or missing at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair or replace lights that are not working to provide adequate light for facility area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light fixture in ceiling to not be working in the walk in dairy cooler at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair or replace light fixtures to provide adequate lighting in area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d)--observed packaged salsas and pasta for customer self service with a label which is missing the net quantity of item. Must include the net quantity on label. Observed no label on packaged jello for customer self service. Must provide label with all information (business name, address, name of food, net quantity, ingredients (if more than 2, allergens if applicable.)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12--observed large container of flour and numerous of spices in kitchen prep area missing common name of food item. Must provide to properly identify item.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • 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 dark stains and deep grooves at cutting board located in main kitchen prep area. Must clean and maintain or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15-- observed water dripping from pipe below hand sink when water is running at bakery prep area. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.18--observed ventilation filters in need of cleaning with heavy grease build up and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain regularly.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water throughout establishment. Water temperature at all sinks ranging between 60-90f. Minimum water temperature at hand washing sinks must be 100.0f or above through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at 110.0f or above. Instructed to repair plumbing issue. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed packaged salsas and pasta for customer self service with a label which is missing the net quantity of item. Must include the net quantity on label. Observed no label on packaged jello for customer self service. Must provide label with all information (business name, address, name of food, net quantity, ingredients (if more than 2, allergens if applicable.)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large container of flour and numerous of spices in kitchen prep area missing common name of food item. Must provide to properly identify item.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard at hand washing sink located next to prep table at seafood prep area. Must install durable splash guard.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dark stains and deep grooves at cutting board located in main kitchen prep area. Must clean and maintain or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water dripping from pipe below hand sink when water is running at bakery prep area. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation filters in need of cleaning with heavy grease build up and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain regularly.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    12 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no working metal stem probe thermometer on the premises capable of taking hot and cold food temperatures. Management must provide a thermometer to take hot and cold food temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Facility purchased metal stem thermometer at time of inspection and it is now on site.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food storage containers in the bakery department not labeled. Instructed to label all bulk food storage containers (salt, sugar, flour, etc.) with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no splash guard on the meat department handwashing sink located behind the seafood section. Instructed to provide a splash guard on the right side of the sink to protect adjacent cutting board from contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the dairy/prep walk-in cooler door in disrepair; interior bottom metal panel is peeling off the door. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used for product elevation throughout all departments and storage areas. Instructed to remove all milk crates currently being used for product elevation and provide approved shelving that is free of unnecessary crevices and allows for adequate floor cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found black residue and food debris build up inside and on the gaskets of the 3-door prep cooler in the bakery department. Found a heavy build up of ice inside the meat walk-in freezer. Instructed to detail clean the prep cooler and to remove ice from walk-in freezer, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found a leak coming from underneath the left compartment on the fruit prep three compartment sink, and also from the right faucet base on the meat department three compartment sink. Instructed to repair all leaks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found broken floor tiles inside the dairy/prep walk-in cooler. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found broken/missing base coving in the bakery department behind the large floor mixers. Must repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found an accumulation of dirt and debris build up on the floor inside the seafood walk-in freezer. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter and unnecessary articles stored inside the basement storage room where the electrical boxes are located. Instructed management to remove all unnecessary articles, re-organize remaining items, and store items off floor to allow for adequate floor cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found a heavy accumulation of grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the ovens and fryers located behind the meat department. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed in meat display cooler. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables behind meat counter and deli department. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates stored and used for product elevation in the hallway between meat counter and rear dry storage areas. Instructed to remove and provide approved shelving for product elevation.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical12 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks behind meat counter. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 prep areas without required hand sink. Must install a dedicated hand washing sink in refrigerated room (next to meat counter) with prep equipment, such as meat grinder; must install hand sink in area with machine used to grind masa in basement. Must install dedicated, exposed hand washing sink with hot/cold plumbed water, soap/paper towels, and a hand washing sign in these areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed in meat display cooler. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must properly labeled food storage containers when food is not in the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2" gap along the bottom of front entrance door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings tp prevent the entry of pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables behind meat counter and deli department. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavily stained cutting boards in meat prep areas. Must resurface or replace the cutting boards in this areas.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates stored and used for product elevation in the hallway between meat counter and rear dry storage areas. Instructed to remove and provide approved shelving for product elevation.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in the basement dish washing area. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitizee walls in prep areas and dishwashing areas in the 1st floor and basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease, dirt and food debris on floor in rear cooking carnitas prep area and on floor along wallbase throughout basement. Must clean and maintain. Observed standing water on floor next to unused walk-in freezer in basement. Must maintain floor dry at all times to prevent pest breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in rear storage areas and in the rear of basement. Must remove clutter clean and organize area to prevent rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored in the mop bucket in basement. Instructed to properly stored mop after use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report # 2456387 on 11/06/2020 #55 observed peeling paint on ceilings and walls throughout basement. Must removed peeling paint, and make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Observed missing/damaged ceiling tiles on west side of store, near door to back hallway. Must replace/repair. Must maintain same. #56 must provide adequate lighting in basement near rear stairs to properly clean area. Must remove dead bugs from light shields in bakery. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  13. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 prep areas without required hand sink. Must install a dedicated hand washing sink in refrigerated room (next to meat counter) with prep equipment, such as meat grinder; must install hand sink in area with machine used to grind masa in basement. Must install dedicated, exposed hand washing sink with hot/cold plumbed water, soap/paper towels, and a hand washing sign in these areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods at improper temperatures inside hot holding unit. Found ribs @ 107.2f. Instructed all tcs foods must be held @ 135f or higher at all times inside hot holding unit. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods at improper temperatures inside display cooler in meat department. Found liver @ 44f; chicken @ 44.4f; beef @ 45.8f-47.4; ground beef @ 47.8f; and taco meat(beef) @ 55.7f. Instructed all tcs foods must be held @ 41f or less at all times while in refrigeration. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. See above violation 3-501.16(a:1) for citation.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive rust accumulation on grease trap located under 3 compartment sink in meat department. Must remove or resurface. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed utensils (large pots and blue barrels) too large to fully submerge in existing 3 compartment sinks to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Instructed must eliminate utensils too large to fit in existing 3 compartment sinks; or replace existing sinks with basins large enough to accommodate all utensils; or provide an approved method (and demonstrate) to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all utensils.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice accumulation on compressor of meat walk in cooler in basement. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic wrapped around pipes under right basin, and leak under left basin of 3 compartment sink in meat department. Must repair and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceilings and walls throughout basement. Must removed peeling paint, and make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Observed missing/damaged ceiling tiles on west side of store, near door to back hallway. Must replace/repair. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large gaps in between tiles in floors in bakery. Must regrout floors in area in between hand sink and 3 compartment sink and around grease trap. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting in basement near rear stairs to properly clean area. Must remove dead bugs from light shields in bakery.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  14. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure and supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods (salsa and ceviche) held over 24 hours not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Management instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat, tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: No consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement provided for raw or undercooked foods (ceviche). Management instructed to provide a disclosure and reminder statement for the raw or undercooked foods. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED CHORIZO STORED BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. PREMISES HAS A LAB TEST FROM 2007. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT LAB TEST FOR WATER ACTIVITY AND pH FOR CHORIZO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the prep tables in the hot food area. Also clean the deep fryers, ventilation hood filters, grease trap, prep table, storage shelves and handsink in kitchen.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair the leaks under the 3 compartment sinks in the bakery and hot food prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Regrout the floor tiles in the bakery around the 3 compartment sink and handwashing sinks. Replace the stained and missing ceiling tiles in the bakery prep area. Repair the damaged ceiling above the 3 compartment sink behind the meat counter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor and walls of the bakery prep area. Clean the floor of the walk-in freezers in the basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked rice and cooked meat stored inside deli walk-in cooler not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to date and label all cooked and prepared foods inside coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer in basement. Instructed to remove and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and dust build up under 3-compartment sink in bakery prep area, under the stairs in basement, behind can storage racks, inside walk-in freezer, inside walk-in produce cooler and under the bean shelving units at front grocery area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles and missing ceiling tiles in bakery department. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet bases at 3-compartment sink in meat department. Instructed to repair and maintain. Instructed to extend faucet to reach all three compartment sinks in meat department, rear food prep area in basement, and rear food packing area in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter such as plastic bags, cardboard boxes and cleaning equipment on floor in storage room near toilet rooms in basement and in bakery department. Instructed to better organize and elevate 6-inch off the floor to prevent pest breeding.

  16. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of potentially hazardous foods inside of walk in cooler such as 10lbs. Cooked beef 44.4f,70lbs. Cooked ribs 44.4f-46.6f,50lbs. Cooked steak 48.2f,120lbs. Cooked pablano peppers 44.6f-43.8f,40lbs. Pasta 45.4f-46.9f. Product was discarded by manager .must have cold foods at 40.0f or below.appx.290lbs.$1430.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hand washing facilities for staff and not accessible.observed a large foil pan on top of hand sink basin and no paper towels in bakery prep area.also a garbage can in front of hand sink in deli/meat prep area.articles where removed from sinks and towels provided at this time.must keep accessible and maintained at all times.(critical 7-38-030)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original container in bakery prep area,main kitchen.repackaged tortilla chips on display shelf for sale with proper info given.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units in main kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on bakery walk in cooler door,worn cutting boards in prep areas.must remove foil from tortilla chip display unit on sales floor,rust from grease traps at 3- comp sink in deli/meat prep and basement 3- comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from bakery-walk in cooler fan guard covers,rolling carts,over shelf,bakery prep area exterior of food storage containers,shelving units,prep tables,floor mixers,pressor,fryer cabinet,tortilla machine,dough machine.hot foods area-wrapping station and prep tables,lower shelf of hot holding units.main prep area-grill tables,fryer cabinets,can opener blade,meat slicer,wrapping station.basement prep area-prep table and corn grinder.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from floor under,around ,along wall bases in bakery walk in cooler and prep area,main kitchen.must grout floor near 3- comp sink in bakery prep area,main kitchen,deli/meat prep area under floor mats,basement area in front of stair case and near walk in cooler and freezer,men's and women's toiletroom.

    • 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 or replace bakery- small holes in wall under shelving unit ,loose wall base,stained ceiling tiles,missing bricks at wall behind ovens.hot foods area-ceiling in poor repair.must clean light shields and partion walls,filters and hood in bakery prep area.main kitchen-clean lightshield,hood and filters,pipes of cooking equipment,walls and ceilings.must scrape and paint peeling paint on basement ceilings in prep area,main kitchen ceiling and deli/meat prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked light shields in main kitchen.must replace burnt out lights in bakery dish washing area,walk in cooler

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at deli/meat 3- comp sink and bakery,missing top on back flow device on mopsink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.must provide hooks to hang wet mops

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for employees.must enroll and maintain.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dryed chilies being cleaned, stored in a grocery bag, instructed to provide proper food grade contatiner, baggie/ziploc.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean. Cutting boards in butcher shop, cooking area #10 can opener, slicer (deli), and vegetable chopper, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under and around cooking equipment not clean, instructed to clean. Also remove standing water from rear cooking area, and basement floor, replace missing floor tile in bakery walk-in cooler.

    • 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 ceiling peeling paint over butcher cutting table, instructed to remove/reseal. Also replace damaged ceiling tiles in bakery over display cases,clean wall and ceiling front milk cooler and bakery area behind floor mixers.

  18. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  19. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on premises at this time, premises was notified on 6/24/2015 report#1464979, to provide. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in butcher shop brown and pitted, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ovens, stove and the meat packing machine not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean and sanitize rear slicer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the basement freezer floor drain iced up instructed to clean.

    • 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 thru out store, and basement ladies room, instructed to replace. Need to clean dusty vents in front rear meat counters.also clean all light shields in the following areas bakery,butcher shop, rear prep kitchen and cooked food section.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the light out in milk cooler, shield filled with water, instructed to replace/repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of produce on the floor, instructed to store items 6" off the floor and away from the wall.

  20. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper cold holding temperatures. 10 pounds cooked rice at 65.6f, 10 pounds cooked chicken at 51.9f, and 10 pounds cooked pork tamales at 62.5f. Critical violation. 7-38-005a. 30 pounds cooked food disposed. Value of approximately 150.oo dollars.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at preparation areas. Must clean and sanitize floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed foodhandler not wearing hair restraint. Must wear hair restraint.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shelving/racks that had exposed raw wood in meat department, shall be repaired/sealed. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be replaced/repaired.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). cooler shelving/racks in dairy department , produce department not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in cooler , walk in freezer (bsmt)under shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in rear storage area 1st floor not clean need cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/missing, stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, rear storage areas 1 st floor, and bathrooms shall be replaced/repaired. peeling paint in bakery area, and in bsmt by walk in coolers, shall be repaired/sealed

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Steam table was missing light shields, must provide light shield to steam table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  22. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide splash guard at exposed hand sink in bakery area between three compartment sink and exposed hand sink,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in bakery area, and in walk-in cooler the same area,

  23. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Enclosed over head sliding dock area outer door where walk-in cooler and garbage dumpsters area stored, has about 30 flies flying around, and over head door not rodent proof approx. 1/2 gap opening at bottom of doors, instructed to completely seal to prevent pest entry, and replace fly traps in same area, must completely seal dock area, serious citation issued: 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must date and label all cooked and prepared foods inside coolers

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide splash guard at exposed hand sink in cooking areas between prep tables,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean/replace stained cutting boards in all prep areas and clean can opener in cooking area,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in all storage areas and elevator, and must elevate all stock 6 inches from floor in walk-in cooler and freezer,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove all chipping paint on walls throughout premise and repaint where needed, clean walls where needed, and replace stained ceiling tile where needed throughout premises,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean/replace light shields thats not clean in cooking area, out in walk-in freezer, and not shielded in walk-in cooler,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, reorganize and remove all unnecessary articles stored in all storage areas, including enclosed garbage/cooler area,

  24. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Sinks, utensils, cutting boards, interior ice machine panel, can opener, prep tables, cooking equipment, display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  25. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Outer openings not protected or roent proofed. Observed outer set of entry doors with 1/4 inch gap in corners. Also, noted 10-15 houseflies through-out kitchen and bakery. Instructed to rodent proof front entry doors to prevent rodent and insect entry and remove all live fly activity. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected 3-12-2012, report #167105: -30 Deli meats not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to manager when seal has been broken on deli loaves, must re-label use-by-date within 5 days. -35 Ceiling not maintained in butcher or bakery. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint and replace worn ceiling tile. -38 Sprayers on 3 comp sink in kitchen and butcher not maintained. Instructed to adjust spring and have elevated above waterline. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Sinks, utensils, cutting boards, interior ice machine panel, can opener, prep tables, cooking equipment, display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Several light bulbs not working in butcher area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to remove ice scoop from inside ice machine and store in sanitize holder or container.

  26. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 24 lbs of skin-on pork belly in hot unit at 115.2 F. Instructed manager that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below cold or 140 F or above hot. Crtiical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded, value $120.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Deli meats not properly labeled or dated. Instructed manager when seal has been broken on deli loaves, must re-label use-by-date within 5 days.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards worn in butcher area. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards or resurface smooth.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Can opener, storage racks in bakery, bakery walk-in cooler, fan covers, sinks, utensils and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor thru-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall behind exposed hand sink in butcher and prep table not maintained. Instructed to seal hole in wall and replace damaged ceramic wall tile. Floor and wallbase not sealed in bakery. Instructed to install rubber coving along wallbase. Ceiling not maintaining in butcher or bakery. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint and replace worn ceiling tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Several in produce and butcher light bulbs not provided with end caps. Instructed to install end caps.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Sprayers on 3 comp sink in kitchen and butcher not maintained. Instructed to adjust spring and have elevated above waterline. Faucet at rear utility sink leaking. Instructed to replace faucet. Also, replace faucet at exposed hand sink in butcher and bakery.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided in bakery cooler. instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

  27. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Following in need of detail cleaning and maintaining: storage/display racks with dried food debris accumulation and with black mold-like build-up, interior and exterior surfaces of 3 compartment sink in meat prep area, interior and exterior surfaces of meat display cooler, storage (pan) racks inside walk-in cooler in bakery section, baking equipment with heavy dried food debris, interior surfaces of chorizo display cooler behind deli section.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along the walls and in all corners throughout basement especially under storage shelves, floors inside dairy walk-in cooler, floors in rear storage area under shelves. Stocks and usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain walls behind 3 compartment sink in main kitchen area, walls throughout basement with dried food spillage and moldlike build-up.---------must remove peeling paint on ceiling throughout basement storage area and/or repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide light shield with end cap above onion storage shelves in the basement.-------light shield needed inside bakery walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair faucet at 3 compartment sink behind meat prep area (broken sprayer) at left side.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to reorganize stocks stored inside walk-in freezer in the basement. Must be stored 6" off the floor.

  28. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR RECEIVING AREA AND IN BAKERY SECTION.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT MEAT GRINDING/STORAGE COOLER BY MEAT PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE TORTILLA GRINDER IN THE BASEMENT AND MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MEAT PREP LINE AND NEEDS LIGHTSHIED INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ABOVE MOPSINK IN THE KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN WATER METER ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  29. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove large pots in the kitchen, unable to fit at 3 compartment sink or provide a 3 compartment sink of sufficient size to permit complete immersion of the said pots. Instructed to remove old caulking around 3 compartment sink in the main kitchen, meat prep area, bakery prep area, and around exposed hand sink in bakery section (noted worn-out caulking with black and pink mold like build-up).--- must repair broken rubber gasket around ice machine door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Following in need of cleaning and maintaining: interior and exterior surfaces of food equipment, prep table in basement produce prep area, and interior surface of ice machine

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors in the basement food storage area especially under and around pallets, along the walls and in all corners. Noted dried food particles, grease and dust build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover in dairy display cooler with dust build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted some lights without shield inside bread display cabinet, and missing light shield above bakery prep and in meat prep area. Instructed to provide.----must replace dead lightbulbs inside walk-in freezer in the basement

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted 3 compartment sink in produce prep area in the basement with sprayer without faucet. Instructed to install faucet long enough to reach 3 compartment of the 3 compartment sink.-------must repair leaky drainpipe under exposed handsink in meat prep area.----- must replace missing hot faucet handle at mopsink in main kitchen.-----must provide working drainstoppers at all (6) 3 compartment sink.---- noted hose connected into faucet. Instructed to remove hose and must provide backflow preventer device in meat prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

  30. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS IN THE KITCHEN, UNABLE TO FIT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF THE SAID POTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, MEAT PREP AREA, BAKERY PREP AREA, AND AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAKERY SECTION (NOTED WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP).--- MUST REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND ICE MACHINE DOOR.

    • 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. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND PALLETS, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. NOTED DRIED FOOD PARTICLES, GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER IN DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NOTED SOME LIGHTS WITHOUT SHIELD INSIDE BREAD DISPLAY CABINET, AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BAKERY PREP AND IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.----MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULBS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT WITH SPRAYER WITHOUT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO REACH 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.----- MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT MOPSINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.-----MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAINSTOPPERS AT ALL (6) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---- NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IN MEAT PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.