Tony's Finer Foods
4608 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Grocery Store ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 8, 2025
Tony's Finer Foods was last inspected on April 8, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 8, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed first floor rest room with no handwashing signage. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the hot hold unit and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the deli, bakery, produce prep areas with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
29 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelving racks in the deli's walk-in cooler in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease oon floors in rear kitchen prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling panels above the hotwater tank in second floor break room. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate.must provide.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found shelving units at milk display cooler not clean.must clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling tcs foods.(handles beef,rice,chicken,etc.)priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the food storage containers in the bakery prep area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the dust on the walls and ceiling tiles in the bakery prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Replace the broken light shield in the bakery prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine bin and interior guard with some dirt, not clean. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on shelves in deli walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to remove rust and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers with dust accumulation in all toilet rooms. Instructed person in charge to remove dust and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine bin and interior guard with some dirt, not clean. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on shelves in deli walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to remove rust and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers with dust accumulation in all toilet rooms. Instructed person in charge to remove dust and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Recent Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11-observed broken sliding door at prep cooler at seafood and deli section (far right side). Must repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11-observed broken sliding door at prep cooler at seafood and deli section (far right side). Must repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at multiple sinks throughout establishment. Observed improper water temperature at hand washing sink in produce prep area at 89.0f. Also observed no hot running water at hand washing sink at seafood prep area but manager corrected issue on site. Observed improper water temperature at 3-compartment sink at 97.5f at deli kitchen. At produce prep area, water temperature reading at 91.9f and at deli prep area water temperature reading 106.1f. Wash solution temperature should be at a minimum of 110.0f. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ingredients list on packaged cheesecake slices and tart cakes. Must provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken sliding door at prep cooler at seafood and deli section (far right side). Must repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
9 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing visible thermometer in some cooler and walk in cooler. Must provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Big case of beer shelvings with food bedris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior door of the deep fryer with grease build-up. Instructed to detail clean, remove grease and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Caulk around the exposed hand sink in the deli dept and the 3 compartment sink in the meat dept worn out with black color. Instructed to re caulk and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak on the faucet arm connector arm of the 3 compt sink in the deli dept. Must repair to stop the leak.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Customer unisex washroom and ladies employees washroom waste receptacles must have lid/cover for sanitary napkin and feminine items.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles with water stained in employee's lunch room 2nd floor . Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover with heavy dust build up on all three washrooms. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor in deli dept, meat dept and bakery dept with food crumbs,food debris and dust must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom on the 2nd floor. Management instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the dust and food debris from the walls and ceiling of the deli prep kitchen. Clean the litter and food debris on the floor throughout the warehouse storage area, especially behind pallets.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean-up schedule on site.instructed management to create a clean -up schedule. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 floors at wallbase at rear food dry storage area dirty.instructed management to clean floors. Core
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed no ventillation in any of the restrooms.instructed management to install ventillation in restrooms. Core
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed hood filters at hot line area at rear greasy.instructed management to clean greasy filters. Core
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Pa100-0367 observed no allergen cerification on site.instructed management to get allergen certification. Core
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector’s note: Found employees women's washroom with no paper towel and both two hand dryers are not working/broken. Instructed to provide paper towel and repair the hand dryer. Serious violation 7-38-030. Manager asked one of the employee to provide paper towel inside the women's washroom during inspection.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: One out of two hand dryer inside the employees men's washroom not working /broken. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the bottom shelve of the milk display cooler with dust accumulated and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Cracked floor tiles in the meat display cooler. Must repair floor tiles make the floor smooth easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Filter on the hood in the bakery/kitchen cook line with grease accumulated. Must clean, remove grease and maintain. Ceiling fan guard in the meat dept prep area with dust accumulated. Must clean,remove dust and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb on the hood in the bakery/kitchen cook line. Must replace burned out light bulb and maintain. Burned out light bulbs in the customer's washroom. Must replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide two more missing working drain stoppers in the bakery dept 3 compt sink and x2 more drain stoppers for the 3 compt sink in the meat dept.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found cleaning equipments,brooms and mops stored in the hall way by the customer's washroom must store all cleaning equipments in the mop sink area.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found exposed hand sink in meat cutting walk-in prep area not accessible and not maintained. Hot water pedal not functioning properly (no hot water coming from faucet when pedal pushed). Water temperature at hand sink 51.8F. Hand sink also blocked by mops, squeegee, and hose. Food debris in hand sink basin. Instructed hand sink must be easily accessible and have hot and cold water at all times. Hand sink may only be used for washing hands. Operator opened hot water valve under hand sink to restore hot water to faucet. Pedal is now functioning properly. Hot water restored to 86.1F. Instructed must maintain. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (rotisserie chicken, rice, raw meat being sliced, etc.) being prepped and cooked. Instructed must have city of Chicago certified manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found tin foil used as a liner on equipment in kitchen area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on lower interior of ice machine. Found small amount of dust in upper interior. Must remove all substances, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found large crack in floor in Poultry cooler. Found large pool of liquid in crack in floor. Must remove all standing water. Must repair all large crevices and cracks in walk in cooler. Must maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found leak under exposed hand sink in meat cutting walk-in prep area. When pedal is pushed water leaks onto pedal under hand sink. Must repair leak and maintain. Found faucet in disrepair in women's employee restroom, on second floor in break room (faucet on the right side). Must repair and maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Found cooler with potentially hazardous foods (guacamole, juices, etc.) without thermometer. Must place thermometer in a conspicuous spot in coolers with potentially hazardous foods. Must maintain same.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the deli hot hold display case: fried chicken @ 114.4F; Chicken wings from 109.3F -127.8F; boneless fried chicken 120F; grilled chicken 105.4, potato wedges 114.3F. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed must keep potentially hazardous foods at proper temperature (hot foods kept at 140f or above, and cold foods at 40f or less). critical violation.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: No hot water throughout facility during inspection. Water temperatures throughout 66.3F - 66.7F at hand sinks and 3 compartment sinks in prep areas behind deli and meat counter. Plumber arrived on site to fix water heater during inspection. Hot water restored to 115F and above. Instructed to maintain hot and cold water at all times. critical violation.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed broken handle on sliding door of meat display cold hold unit. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: No hot water throughout premises during initial inspection. Water temperature at juicing room exposed hand sink and the three compartment sink ranging in temperature between 77.1f to 81.3f. Plumber arrived during the inspection and repaired hot water tank. Water was restored to 110f to 119.5f. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed foods not protected during storage.approximately 10 lbs open, uncovered tray of ready to eat cactus salad stored inside raw meat display cooler in between uncovered raw beef and raw beef/vegetable fajita meat. Cactus salad discarded. Management states estimated value to be $40.00. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Pooling water on the floor of the unused walk-in cooler. Must remove and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tiles in both employee mens and womans washrooms. Must replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Cracked light shield in the walk-in freezer and two of the three lights not operational. Must replace cracked shield and provide adequate lighting.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 41 lbs of cooked rice held in plastic deli containers for sale in hot holding display case at improper temperatures ranging between 100.2f to 135.3f. Management states estimated value to be $150.00. All rice discarded. Instructed to hold all hot foods at 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All bulk foods and spices in bakery prep must be labeled.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rusty metal rack shelving throughout the meat prep cooler where food contact styrofoam plates are stored. Must remove rust or replace shelving. Must not use tin foil as liner for shelving above bakery stove.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of the produce prep exposed hand sink dirty with excessive food debris. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Excessive ice build up on floor of the bakery walk-in freezer. Must remove.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Wall at chicken prep cutting table in poor repair with open seal in plastic seam. Must repair and seal all damaged, open wall.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide proper stoppers for all three compartment sinks in all areas. Leak on nozzle of meat cutting room exposed hand sink and on nozzle at produce prep three compartment sink. Must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide internal thermometers for all meat/dairy walk-in coolers and prep coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings must not be stored in any food preparation areas.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of meat display case with food debris and in prepackaged cake open display cooler with green and black mold like build-up.---------must clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of exposed hand sink with food debris in bakery prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all floor drains with excessive food debris in all food prep area (meat, deli, bakery, produce etc) to prevent pest harborage.---------noted water pooling underneath ice machine. Instructed td clean and keep floors dry.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls behind meat prep line with debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing light shield above produce prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of vegetable reach-in display cooler with excessive food debris, and interior surfaces of jello/pudding aisle display cooler with excessive dust and food debris accumulation.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors along the walls and in all corners inside meat walk-in cooler,underneath vegetable display case, cheese display case, around tortilla display area, and floors behind and underneath rotisserie machine with grease and dried food debris.----------must detail clean and maintain floor drains in deli section to prevent pest harborage.--------must clean and maintain floors inside electrical and compressor room in second floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace cracked light shield inside dairy walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky faucet neck at 3 compartment sink in produce prep area---------must fix loose faucet at (2) hand sink inside employee (womens) second floor washroom.-------must repair low hot and cold water pressure at left hand sink inside men's washroom (2nd floor) and low water (hot and cold) pressure at hand sink inside customer washroom (1st floor).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside rotisserie hot holding display unit.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in display area and walk in cooler have build up dust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Vents in meat cooler and freezer has build of of dust. Must clean.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in deli walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must date and label in deli walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, in meat department, shall be replaced/repaired.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in produce department not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of shelving in dairy section not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in walk in coolers, walk in freezers under shelving, pallets, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors under storage shelving/pallets in receiving, rear storage areaa not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under storage shelving in front storage areas(fron of store) not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ceiling in meat department prep area not clean, needs cleaning, ceiling tiles in produce, deli areas not clean, need cleaning, damaged ceiling tiles in bathroom, lunchroom, shall be replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Broken light shield in meat department prep areas, shall be replaced, light shields in walk in coolers, prep areas not clean, need cleaning, light shields in bathrooms, lunchroom not clean, need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in coolers not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents in prep areas in deli, bakery prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: For next regular inspection
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: For next regular inspection
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: For next regular inspection
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: For next regular inspection
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: For next regular inspection
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND 15 LIVE FLIES IN THE FRUIT SECTION,FOUND 15 LIVE FLIES IN THE MEAT SECTION, 3 LIVE FLIES IN THE DELI SECTION AND 4 LIVE FLIES IN THE PRODUCE SECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED,MUST ELIMINATE FRUITFLIES AND FLIES,INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE,MUST DETAIL CLEAN RECEIVING AREA ,MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CONTAINERS/SHELVES OF FRUITS AND PRODUCE,MUST CHECK ALL STOCKS, MUST KEEP RECEIVING /EXIT DOORS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES;GIVEN 5 DAYS 08-31-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA;WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD IN THE MEAT SECTION MUST BE REPLACED
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES FOR CAKES AND PACKAGED MEAT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AT THE REAR BEHIND RECYCLING MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING ABOVE CAKE DISPLAY UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. 1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DELI WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Next regular inspection
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Next regular inspection
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Next regular inspection
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Next regular inspection
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Next regular inspection
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND IN BETWEEN DOORS IN ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,1/4 INCH GAP,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;GIVEN 5 DAYS 05-26-11 TO SEAL DOORS,INSTALL BRUSH
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED,LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3RD SINK,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED TO FIX ,DISHWASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED;TAG 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST USE OTHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE OTHER AREAS,INSTREUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CHOPPING BOARD IN PRODUCE AND MEAT SECTION UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDSINK IN DELI SECTION MUST BE REPAIRED
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MILK COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR FAN IN MEAT SECTION UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE BOILER IN 2ND FLR MUST BE REPLACED
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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. 3 BROKEN LIGHTSHIELDS IN THE DELI SECTION AND MEAT SECTION MUST BE REPLACED
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND ON DISPLAY COOLERS,AND HOT HOLDING CABINET FOR COOKED CHICKEN
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards not maintained in butcher area. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Fan covers, coolers, utensils, prep tables and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in corners, along wallbase, behind equipment not cleaned and inside walk-in coolers. Instructed to detail clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Coving missing in rear areas along wallbase. Instructed to replace all missing coving. Holes noted in corner in storage room. Instructed to seal all holes. Ceiling and walls inside walk-in units not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation in toilet rooms-men's and women's not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fans.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Unecessary articles on second floor storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Sinks, prep table and prep counter and ice machine housing parts not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase, corners, storage rooms and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Light covers, fan covers in walk-in and butcher area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Several walls in storage area ot sealed. Instructed to seal openings.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored on second floor. Instructred to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical9 general Show violations
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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, display and service. Found ready-to-eat Tamales on display in warmer unit at Pork 103.0F, Chicken at 105.3F, Bean at 117.7F and vegetarian at 119.0F. Instructed that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain 140F or above at all times. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured-approximately 54lbs, value $108. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Evidence of rodent activity on premises. Observed mice dropping inside walk-in dairy cooler southeast corner approximately 5 droppings, in grocery storage area in corner approximately 5 droppings and in southeast corner of store near alcohol approximately 15 mice droppings. Instructed to remove, detail clean area and sanitize. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Lunch meats in deli area not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container or if packaging seals have been broken.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Sinks, prep table and prep counter and ice machine housing parts not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase, corners, storage rooms and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Light covers, fan covers in walk-in and butcher area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Several walls in storage area ot sealed. Instructed to seal openings.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light not provided in liquor room. Instructed to install light in room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Hot water at mens toilet room on second floor pressure low. Instructed to increase water pressure. Condensation line going to exposed handsink in bakery area. Instructed to remove drainline.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored on second floor. Instructred to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.