Conditional

Edgewater Produce

5509 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

Grocery Store ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 20, 2026

Edgewater Produce was last inspected on July 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 20, 2026 · Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalFood temperature

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted temperature controlled for safety food items prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours, but no more that 7 days inside the display refrigeration unit with no expiration dates. Products prepared dates 7/8/26/7/11/2026. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation #7-38-005(a). Citation issued today.

    Official wording (code 23)

    Proper date marking and disposition

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside meat walk in cooler. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

28 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometers inside chicken hot holding unit and at dessert reach in cooler. Must provide working thermometers inside said unit/cooler.

      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 1/2 inch gap between rear exit doors sweeps. Must rodent proof rear exit doors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to refinish or replace cutting boards with deep seams in deli/meat section.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear storage area and underneath display shelves in the display area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation in produce walk-in cooler and inside the meat walk-in cooler in rear area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink in meat prep/dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside meat display cooler and inside chicken rotisserie holding unit.

      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: Found over 20 rodent (mice) droppings along the walls and in all corners in the rear dry food storage area and over 30 mice droppings on shelves. Observed one live mouse inside milk crate at same area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize the affected areas. Recommend to contact licensed pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove peeling paint and maintain on condensing unit inside meat walk-in cooler

      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: Instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink in meat prep/dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside meat walk-in cooler, produce walk-in cooler and in rear main walk-in cooler and ceiling vent cover inside washroom (by the rear produce prep area)

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep scratches and stains located in the meat preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface or replace cutting boards and maintain them.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the rear dry storage area. Instructed the person in charge tor repair ceiling tiles and maintained them in good repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificates to comply with idph food handler requirements.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as lining for dry storage shelving in display and back storage area. The facility must not use cardboard as a liner on. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on produce walk-in cooler fan guards. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken drain stoppers for the 3compartment sink. The facility must provide working drain stoppers.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair slow drain at 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed left basin at 3 compartment sink is leaking water underneath. Instructed facility to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Must replace clogged drai. Hoses at front display prep cooler. Replace broken release knob from inside the door of meat walk-in cooler

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: need to provide covers for receptacles inside both unisex washrooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.12: mold on ceiling inside the meat prep walk-in cooler, clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Must replace clogged drai. Hoses at front display prep cooler. Replace broken release knob from inside the door of meat walk-in cooler

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to provide covers for receptacles inside both unisex washrooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mold on ceiling inside the meat prep walk-in cooler, clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code guidelines. Instructed to have one. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010

      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: 2-501.11 observed procedure on site but no clean up kit for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed to have one in place. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued today

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed condensation dripping on case of apples in walk in cooler. Apples were moved during inspection. Repair condenser so that condensation does not drip. Observed small reach in freezer in front of store with heavy build up of ice of top right side and frozen food. Defrost and maintain.

      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 caulk on sides around 2 compartment sink in rear produce wrapping area with black mildew. Remove and recaulk.

      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 bun case in front of deli mad eof plexiglass. Portion of plexiglass is cracked and broken. Replace and maintain.

      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 large pots used for carnitas. Must have written procedure as to how these pots are properly washed rinsed and sanitized effectively. Maintain on site

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed fan covers in walk in coolers unclean with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent in employee washroom unclean and disattached. Clean and repair vent in washroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rotisserie chicken oven in room with exposed utility lines. Must install drop ceiling to protect cooking area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in rear walk in cooler with produce with black mildew/mold like substance. Must clean, sanitize and maintain ceiling.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler certificates for employees expired. Renew and keep food handler certificates current.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code guidelines. Instructed to have one. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued at this time.

      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: 2-501.11 management unable to provide procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea at this time. Instructed to have one in place. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued today

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a)(2)(a)noted internal temperature of the following time/temperature control for food safety to be improper inside deli display cooler:-ham 45.1f/46.4f, corn beef 46.4f, chicken 47.5f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 25 lbs of products worth $107.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005

      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: 4-501.11(a)(b)(c) noted heavy ice build up inside the chest freezer at the front display area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain....must also clean and maintain shelves inside the dairy display cooler with spills and dirt.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 noted dirty walls inside the produce walk in cooler by the deli prep area, dirty and wet ceilings inside the second produce cooler, multiple holes and openings on ceiling at the produce prep area and stained ceiling tiles at the front display store. Instructed to clean and maintain, repair all holes and openings to prevent entry points for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken/missing floor tiles under the produce prep tables in rear produce prep room. Missing floor drain cover in the employee washroom. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing/broken wall tile under the produce prep exposed hand sink and mop sink area. Must replace/repair. Excessive dust on all ceiling fans in all coolers. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling ventilation in the employee washroom not secured in the ceiling, falling. Must replace/repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inaccurate wall mounted internal thermometer in the meat cutting room/cooler. Must replace.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed caulk at 2 compartment sink must be maintained. Observed mildew. Recaulk and maintain area around 2 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed fan guards in meat walk in cooler with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain fan guards and ceiling of meat 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 wall in disrepair by mop sink. Repair wall. Clean wall behind fruit cutting station behind garbage can.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed thermometers not callibrated in reach in cooler, walk in cooler and deli coolers. Must calibrate all thermometers to reflect accurate temperature. Remove any non working thermometers and make sure all installed thermometers area reflecting accurate temperature.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed old pespsi cooler at rear exit near garbage area. Must remove pepsi cooler. Observed meat saw at garbage area. Must remove meat saw. Keep garbage area clean to deter insect and rodent harborage.

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Caul worn out with black moldy like substance on the two exposed hand sink and 2 compartment sink. Must re caulk and maintain. Remove all cardboard on the dry storage shelves thru-out the grocery store being used as a shelf liner. Must install a splash guard between the exposed hand sink and drain board of the 3 comaprtment sink in the meat prep area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide next routine inspection.

  15. 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: Replace all six cutting boards behind the deli with deep grooves and permanent stains- maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floors in the walk-in cooler to remove old stock and food debris under the storage units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken and water damaged ceiling tile in the rear with ductwork hanging from the opening. Instructed to replace tile and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found light shields without end caps, broken, and melted to the light bulbs above the produce aisles.

  16. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found packaged sprouts at produce display cooler not labeled.(14 bags

  17. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found packakged sprouts at produce display cooler not labeled.(14 bags)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken and missing floor tiles under the prep table and shelves in produce prep area.instructed to replace /repair said floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Metal ceiling panels are not sealed,and black slime on them,instructed to clean and repair mentioned ceiling,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material. Raw wood east wall inside the storage area surface is porous and non-cleanable,also raw wood is used for shelves in coolers and dry storages instructed to provide a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material raw wood east wall inside the storage area surface is porous and non-cleanable,also raw wood is used for shelves in coolers and dry storages instructed to provide a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material.

  18. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken and missing floor tiles under the prep table and shelves in produce prep area.instructed to replace /repair said floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood east wall inside the storage area surface is porous and non-cleanable,also raw wood is used for shelves in coolers and dry storages instructed to provide a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material.

  19. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2" to 1" of gap under the produce walk-in side door.observed about more than ten glue sticks with house flies hanging on them from the ceiling in cooking/storage area.instructed to remove. Twenty mice droppings under the prep counter in butcher's area.instructed to remove glue sticks from ceiling in prep area,rodent insect proof the rear side door and remove droppings and wash and sanitize area mentioned. Serious violation:7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken and missing floor tiles under the prep table and shelves in produce prep area.instructed to replace /repair said floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Metal ceiling panels are not sealed,and black slime on them,instructed to clean and repair mentioned ceiling,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material. Raw wood east wall inside the storage area surface is porous and non-cleanable,also raw wood is used for shelves in coolers and dry storages instructed to provide a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No stoppers provided at three compartment sink,instructed to provide

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood and cardboard plastic holder on top the butcher's area are broken and with dust build-up. Instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Observed vent cover in restroom hanging from the ceiling. Instructed to reattach the vent cover to the ceiling. Observed slicer guard cracked. Instructed manager to replace the slicer guard to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing. 0bserved cardboards used for shelves liner,instructed to remove,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non absorbent material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice build-up inside the opened chest freezer were frozen fish and shrimps area stored.unit is located in front of butcher's area. Instructed to remove ice and keep unit clean. Observed walk in cooler condenser fan with dust . Instructed manager to clean and sanitize condenser fan.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: : missing and broken floor tiles inside the staff washroom by the cooking area.instructed to repair/replace said floor tiles. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material. Raw and broken wood floor in dry storage. Instructed to repair floor. Surface must be smooth and easily cleanable and non-absorbment material. Observed stock on floor of meat and produce walk in cooler. Instructed manager to store food 6 inches above floor for good house keeping.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: : observed fiber glass panels inside of walk in coolers is desrepair at thresholds. Instructed to repair panels

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken light shield above the butcher's area, inside of meat, and produce walk in cooler. Missing light shield above opened produce(apples,pears,etc).instructed to replace/provide light shield at mentioned areas,also provide end caps for light shields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop sink cold knob leaking. Instructed to repair leak

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grill and unused reach in cooler outside rear of facility. Instructed to remove items. Observed excess personal items in dry storage. Instructed to remove personal items.

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot holding unit with potentially hazardous food inside. Air temp of unit at 108.3f. Manager removed the hot holding unit while onsite. Critical violation: 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature. Beef and chicken empanadas inside hot holding unit at temp of 111.7f. Cheese blintzes inside display cooler at temp of 44.1f. Instructed manager to keep hot food above 140.0f and cold food below 40.0f. Food discarded and denatured $46.00, 11 lbs. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings in dry storage area and produce prep area. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize mentioned areas. Serious violation: 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood and cardboard plastic holder on top the butcher's area are broken and with dust build-up. Instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Observed vent cover in restroom hanging from the ceiling. Instructed to reattach the vent cover to the ceiling. Observed slicer guard cracked. Instructed manager to replace the slicer guard to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing. 0bserved cardboards used for shelves liner,instructed to remove,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non absorbent material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice build-up inside the opened chest freezer were frozen fish and shrimps area stored.unit is located in front of butcher's area. Instructed to remove ice and keep unit clean. Observed walk in cooler condenser fan with dust . Instructed manager to clean and sanitize condenser fan.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing and broken floor tiles inside the staff washroom by the cooking area.instructed to repair/replace said floor tiles. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material. Raw and broken wood floor in dry storage. Instructed to repair floor. Surface must be smooth and easily cleanable and non-absorbment material. Observed stock on floor of meat and produce walk in cooler. Instructed manager to store food 6 inches above floor for good house keeping.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed fiber glass panels inside of walk in coolers is desrepair at thresholds. Instructed to repair panels

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken light shield above the butcher's area, inside of meat, and produce walk in cooler. Missing light shield above opened produce(apples,pears,etc).instructed to replace/provide light shield at mentioned areas,also provide end caps for light shields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop sink cold knob leaking. Instructed to repair leak.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grill and unused reach in cooler outside rear of facility. Instructed to remove items. Observed excess personal items in dry storage. Instructed to remove personal items.

  22. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  23. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: No running hot water at handsinks in both washrooms at this time, 60.2 f. Instructed manager to provide running hot water at all sinks by date of reinspection (06/13/13). However premises does have running hot water at 3-compartment sink, 117.3 f at this time. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on fan covers inside dairy walk in cooler. Must clean and maintain fan covers.

  24. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed thick dust build up on fan covers in produce walk in cooler. Must clean and maintain covers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and food build up on floor under and around shelves at produce prep station. Must clean floor 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: Must clean all walls througout produce prep area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing or damaged light covers (x3) along fresh produce display coolers. Must provide covers for all light bulbs.

  25. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to invert clean food utensils and single service article on shelves and on counters.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to resurface cutting boards in deli and at meat dept.,repair rust and paint peeling on grease trap under 3comp.sink,and on metal panel in walk in cooler.

  26. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION OF 04-05-10 #35 REPORT #248225 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.#35"REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES" .CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDER BY REINSPECTION NEXTT WEE.K

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS.

    • 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 RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI AAND MEAT DEPT.,REPAIR RUST AND PAINT PEELING ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP.SINK,AND ON METAL PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER.

  27. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 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. CONTROL CONDENSATION IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES BEHIND EQUIOMENT AND TRHOUGHOUT. SEAL CRACK NEAR WALL IN WALK IN FREEZER.

    • 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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES RIGHT OF FRONT DOOR AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.