Cermak Produce
3311 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Grocery Store ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 31, 2026
Cermak Produce was last inspected on March 31, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
March 31, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical4 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose door sweep between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, holding units, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under handwashing sinks and leak under 3-compartment in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris around grease dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspection history
31 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the front and rear doors not tight fitting in between doors and/or at the bottom. Must repair to prevent possible entry points for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the 3 comp sink faucet neck. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior walls, ceiling and fan covers in the walk in produce cooler to remove dust and debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 must provides handwashing signage at all handsinks on premise and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler drinking canned energy drinks without lids in the meat prep area. Instructed to provide closed beverage container and maintain
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provides handwashing signage at all handsinks on premise and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods at improper temperatures during the time of inspection. Noted approximately 50 lbs shrimp ceviche ranging between 49-52f stored in display cooler and shelf located inside meat prep cooler. Noted approximately 25 lbs cooked pork feet @50f stored on said shelf. Instructed person in charge to hold all cold tcs foods @ 41f or below and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. The person in charge was voluntarily discarded at this time. Total cost: $375.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observd broken and or missing thermometers inside all cooling units, 2-door coolers, meat, fish salsa, and guacamole display coolers throughout the grocery store. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following violations not corrected from report #2583543 on 10/18/23 not corrected... They are as follows... >observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off the floor. >observed all wiping cloths in all facility areas not properly stored in sanitizer solution. Instructed the person in charge to implement sanitation buckets and store all wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer at all times >observed cardboard used as a liner on the floor in meat and produce prep areas. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. > noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the dry storage area and food prep area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provides appropriate shelving…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical12 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Bserved build up of pink and black slime substance on interior surfaces of ice machine(ice not for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed all wiping cloths in all areas of facility not properly stored in sanitizer solution. Instructed person in charge to implement sanitation buckets and store all wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer at all times.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in meat and produce prep areas. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the dry storage area and food prep area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean 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: Observed non-food contact food surfaces (slicer, bandsaw, plastic packaging machine, etc) with an accumulation of food debris and residue. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from floors in walk in freezer adjacent to the hot food line, instructed to 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 build up of sticky residue on floor surrounding compacting machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on fans in produce cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of pink and black slime substance on interior surfaces of ice machine(ice not for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard in-between handwashing sink and 3-compartment sink in rear produce prep area. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed all wiping cloths in all areas of facility not properly stored in sanitizer solution. Instructed person in charge to implement sanitation buckets and store all wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer at all times.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of sticky residue on floor surrounding compacting machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail
5 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed person in charge to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed food employee washing hands in warewashing sink during inspection. Instructed person in charge to direct employees to utilize handwashing sink only for cleaning hands. Priority foundation 7-38-010 violation. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler handling tcs foods (sliced melon and sliced cabbage) with bare hands while preparing product for sale. Instructed person in charge that bare hand contact with ready to eat is prohibited at all times. Person in charge voluntarily discarded and denatured #10 melon at cost of $20. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 9)
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavily soiled cutting board being used for cutting ready to eat raw vegetables during inspection. Instructed person that cutting surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized when contamination has occured.instructed person in charge to replace cutting board.priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of pink and black slime substance on interior surfaces of ice machine(ice not for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30-40 fruit flies in rear dry storage area on and around compactor machinery. Instructed person in charge to remove, clean and sanitize affected areas, and inform pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard in-between handwashing sink and 3-compartment sink in rear produce prep area. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed meat cutting employee using apron to wipe face during inspection. Instructed person in charge to direct employee in proper hygienic practices. Person in charge instructed employee to change apron and wash hands.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed all wiping cloths in all areas of facility not properly stored in sanitizer solution. Instructed person in charge to implement sanitation buckets and store all wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer at all times.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of sticky residue on floor surrounding compacting machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwash sink in rear meat prep area where employees are actively working is not accessible, equipment in basin of sink, and pipe underneath is broken. Instd to repair and have accessible at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwash signage missing at all handwash sinks (including toilet rooms). Instd to provide signage and maintain
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and 3-compartment sink in rear produce prep area. Instd to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All food handler training certicates on site are expired. Instd to obtain food handler training and maintain verification on site
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the white interior panel inside the ice machine off the rear dock, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Found chopping utensils stored improperly between a pipe and the wall behind the meat counter, instructed person in charge on how to store utensils, and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky drain pipe under 3-com sink behind meat counter, insructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from floors in walk in freezer adjacent to the hot food line, instructed to 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 temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat/tcs foods (chicken salad, cooked pork, etc.) without proper date marking and disposition. Instructed that tcs foods prepared on premises and held for over 24 hours must have proper date marking and disposition. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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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 with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed non-food contact food surfaces (slicer, bandsaw, plastic packaging machine, etc) with an accumulation of food debris and residue. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.11 pic doesn't demonstrate knowledge of food operation.must provide.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employes health policy procedure.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-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 policy procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: 2-301.14(h) observed employees with plastic gloves on handling garbage cans and then food,raw fish and ready to food without changing gloves.must wash hands and change gloves after every possible contaimination.(priority 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-703.11 (c) observed multiuse utensils not being properly sanitized at 3- compartment sink.observed employees wash knife at sink in meat prep area with a bucket of soapy water and pour bleach on knife and another employee dropped knife on floor in produce prep area and went to sink and rinse under running water.instructed manager on how to set up sink to wash,rinse and sanitize multiuse utensils.(priority 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed no date marking on foods being held for more than 24 hours in cooler.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation -no ciation issued)
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b)must provide thermometers for both hot holding units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.13 must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap in center of double entry doors and right corner and rear receiving door along bottom.must make doors tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 must provide a splash guard between hand sink and 3- comp sink in produce prep area.must replace damaged lid on cuber in meat dept.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Gloves weren’t used properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.15(c) observed employee with slash resistance gloves and not changing plastic gloves that covers .must wash hands and then change gloves.
Official wording (code 46)
Gloves used properly
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19.must remove rust from meat walk in cooler shelving units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed flooring in poor repair and peeling inside of meat and produce walk in cooler,main kitchen prep area.must remove rust from walk in freezer floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 must repair or replace burntout lights in hot holding units and damaged light shield in walk in cooler.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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 walk in meat department cooler in need of scraping all peeling paint. Ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable. Correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: 1 light sheild in meat department walk in cooler broked. Must replace and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed fresh meat and deli services cases at improper temperature. Air temperature for fresh meat case 49-50 degrees, air temperature deli case 48.3 degrees. Repair person has arrived to correct refrigeration units. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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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 food products at improper temperature. Deli meats: ham, turkey, salami etc... 46.2 - 49.8 degrees raw meat: pork, and beef cuts. 46.5 - 50.4 degrees all food products were discarded and denatured at this time. Instructed manager to maintain all potentially hazardous food products at 40 degrees or below. Deli cost: 900 lbs $1800 raw meat: 700 lbs $1500 critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 trays of cooked pork skins rinds, and 1 tray of raw chorizo on top of meat counter for sale without any protection from elements. Product was open and exposed to customers for self service. Instructed manager all products for self service must be protected with sneeze guard and serving utensil at all times. Product has been discarded at this time. Serious violation 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: Recieving dock door not rodent proofed. 1/2 inch opening at bottom of door. Instructed to repair. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors through out back stock room in need of cleaning under shelving unit to remove food spills. All floor displays of food must be lifted off floor 6 inches. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometers needed in all refrigeration units. Must install and maintain.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
7 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: Paint raw wood shelves in rear by labeling station. Paint or replace rusty storage shelves inside produce walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of ice machine in rear storage area. Clean ovens inside hot food 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: Clean floors in upstairs storage area. Instructed to provide smaller screen covers for floor drains in walk-in meat coolers to eliminate clogged drains. Repair section of floor in hot food prep area where standing water settles.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean dirt, dust, stains and debris from all light shields throughout where present. Replace all cracked light shields in all coolers where present. Clean and paint all walls in rear produce/storage area where surfaces chipped. Re-paint all black swinging doors where paint is chipped. Re-paint or install a water resistant panel above mop sink in rear. Paint rear exit door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair/replace leaking condenser units inside walk-in meat coolers. Instructed to cover all unpackaged meats in this area until all leaking has been corrected. Deep fryer in hot food prep area must be completely underneath the hood. Repair leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink in meat dept.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate clutter in rear storage area on firs floor near washrooms and upper level storage room in same area. Massive clutter found in upper level storage area. All items in both areas must be stored 6 inches off the floors and away from he walls where possible so that areas can be properly serviced by pest control company. Replace milk crates with i tier shelves underneath prep table in hot food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All employees that fall under the category of food handlers that are not certified food service managers must mee the idph food handers requirement.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
2 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: Must provide toilet tank top on the toilet bowl in the mens washroom,instructed to provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean the fans of dust build-up inside the produce walk-in cooler.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at the exposed handsink in the produce area and meat prep area and no soap at the washbowl in the employees mens washroom in rear of premises,critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed the outside grease container to have grease encrusted on the lip of container and on ground surrounding container ,this is a food sourde for rodents and other pest,serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet tank top on the toilet bowl in the mens washroom,instructed to provide
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean the fans of dust build-up inside the produce walk-in cooler
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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: Observed food stored in the walk in cooler without the proper label containing product name and date. Instructed to properly label all foods outside of the original containers and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Observed tongs being improperly stored on the handle of the oven in the cooking area. Instructed to properly store all utensils to prevent contanmination and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed tile missing on the wall by the cooking equipment. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed grocery bags being use to store meat in the meat department section. Instructed to use food grade bags 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: Observed minor food debris on the heat lamps of the hot holding units located by the deli/meat department area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields on the lightbulbs over the produce and thruout the back storage area. Instructed to provide lightshields and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed a plastic container being used to scoop guacamole located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to properly store all food dispensing utensils to prevent contanmination and maintain.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 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: Large tray of uncovered chorizo offered for sale on top of display case at improper temperature of 65.9f. Instd to maintain proper temperatures at all times. No temperature logs nor lab results for shelf stability on site. All product voluntarily disposed of and denatured at this time. Approx 20lbs $100 value.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink in rear meat prep area not convenient or accessible, blocked with large boxes, and without soap or sanitary hand drying device. Instd to maintain same. Citation issued 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage and display. Observed boxes of raw meat stored immediately above varieties of deli meats. Instd to store products properly. Observed smoked ready to eat pork chops stored immediately next to raw pork product in display case without any barrier. Instd to provide proper barrier. Citation issued 7-38-005a serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in meat prep area stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair and maintain or replace same.
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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: Stained ceiling tiles noted in meat prep area. Instd to replace same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Missing lightshield in walk-in freezer. Provide same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking in deli area. Instd to repair same.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water on premises at time of inspection. Advised that facility must maintain hot and cold water under city pressure. Critical violation 7-38-030. Plumber arrived on site during inspection for repairs. Hot running water restored.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat, smoked pork chops in display case next to raw ground beef without an adequate barrier or other form of protection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a). Proper barrier provided by end of inspection.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink on west side of meat department with a faucet that was unable to reach all 3 compartments. Instructed to ensure that faucet can reach all 3 compartments and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030. Plumber arrived on site and repaired same by end of inspection.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt buildup on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed front panel of ice machine partially covered in original factory sticker/packaging. Instructed to remove and maintain so machine is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed green cutting board outside of produce walk in cooler and all meat department cutting boards with deep, dark grooves. Advised to replace and maintain. Observed dirt buildup on faucet of meat department handsink. Advised to clean, sanitize, 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: Observed gaps where the walls meet the floors in the produce cooler. Instructed to seal all gaps and maintain. Observed missing wall tiles in womens restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed damaged ceiling tile above meat department prep area next to 3 compartment sink on the west side of store. Instructed to replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in produce display coolers. Instructed to ensure all lights in produce display coolers are shielded end to end with end caps and maintain. Observed damaged and missing light shields in produce walk in coolers. Instructed to repair or 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: Observed leaks at drain pipe and faucet at 3 compartment sink in produce prep area and at utility sink hose in produce area, and at both meat department 3 compartment sink faucets. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed no stoppers at produce prep area 3 compartment sink. Instructed to ensure that all 3 compartment sinks have stoppers and to maintain. Observed hand sink in receiving area located directly above utility sink. Instructed to relocate handsink so as to avoid contamination from utility sink and to maintain. Observed prep area in meat department walk in cooler, behind a door, with no handsink located on interior. Advised to install and maintain a handsink near meat department prep area in walk in cooler. Instructed to install and maintain a splashguard between handsink and meat department 3 compartment sink located on west side of store.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed personal belongings and clutter stored on top of ice machine. Advised to remove and maintain so as to prevent possible contamination.
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Pass
Complaint · 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: The butcher/deli displays are full of unsanitary price stickers, clean off the stickers so the surfaces are smooth and easy to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The produce cleaning sink and ice machine exterior are dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the equipment in detail.
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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 metal wall panel next to the stove is dirty and is peeling away from the wall, repair the panel so it is flush with the wall so it wont collect food deposits.
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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 pillars in the front butcher sales area and the rear butcher prep area ceilings have peeling paint, clean and reseal said areas so they are smooth and sanitary.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: The butcher shop wiping cloths and ice dispensing utensils are not stored in a sanitary manner, store the above items in a sanitary manner.
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Pass
Complaint · 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: Clean and maintain interior plastic paneling of ice machine in rear storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Remove dust observed on fan guard covers of walk in units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors in both walk-in units and in prep areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace blown bulbs inside of produce cooler (cdi). Provide light shields for some lights in butcher cooler where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaking compressors in both walk-in units; repair. Leaking valve at utility sink in rear storage; repair.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · 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. OBSERVED RODENT FECES IN WATER BOTTLE HOLDING RACK, 15-20 LIVE ROACHES ON PRODUCE PALLET, UNDER AND INSIDE WEIGHT SCALE AND PREP WRAPPING STATION,CRAWLING ON WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE ON OR AFTER TODAY'S DATE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,ROLLING CARTS,UNDER SIDES OF ALL PREP TABLES,MEAT GRINDER,3- COMP SINK IN PRODUCE 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: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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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: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT WALL BASES IN MEAT PROCESSING,WALK IN COOLER & PREP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN CEILING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
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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. VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER AT 48.0F AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT.SERVICE TECH ARRIVED ON SITE.READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER IS 40.0F AT THIS TIME.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE TO VIEW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
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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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS & CEILINGS ALSO REAR OVERHEAD RECEIVING DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING & FLOOR DRAINS HAS MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & TRASH IN & AROUND THEM.MUST CLEAN DRAINS,RODENT PROOF DOOR & RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/13/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED PRODUCE PREP HAND SINK MISSING A DRAIN PIPE,WATER DRAINS INTO MOP SINK BELOW.MUST CONNECT DRAIN PIPE TO SINK & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GLASS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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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.MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,ROLLING CARTS,UNDER SIDES OF ALL PREP TABLES,MEAT GRINDER,3- COMP SINK IN PRODUCE 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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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.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT WALL BASES IN MEAT PROCESSING,WALK IN COOLER & PREP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN CEILING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
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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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT 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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST WELD HOLE IN 3- COMP SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
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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 FOR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. FOOD STORAGE.
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Pass
Consultation · Pass
7 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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MEAT SLICER TO SLICE VARIOUS OTHER LUNCHEON MEATS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & LOOSE FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WRAPPING STATION ,UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES ,HOPPER GRINDER,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CART.
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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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DELI AREA.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING PANELS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALL AT TRASH COMPACTOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DAMAGED WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,DAMAGED OVER HEAD DOOR DOOR SWEEP,MISSING TRIM AT WALL TRASH COMPACTOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INWALK IN COOLER & MEAT PROCESSING AREA,PRODUCE 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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.HOT HOLDING UNIT & ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS & TOLIET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINKS WHILE READY TO EAT & HOT HOLDING FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.CEASED OPERATIONS IN DELI AREA AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.PREMISES HAS A 75 GALLON HOT WATER TANK STORED ON 2ND FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO LOOK INTO HAVING A LARGER HOT WATER TANK INSTALLED TO BE CONDUSIVE TO BUSINESS DURING WORKING HOURS.HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT 10:45 A.M.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MEAT SLICER TO SLICE VARIOUS OTHER LUNCHEON MEATS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & LOOSE FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WRAPPING STATION ,UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES ,HOPPER GRINDER,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS.
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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: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DELI AREA.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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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: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING PANELS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALL AT TRASH COMPACTOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DAMAGED WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,DAMAGED OVER HEAD DOOR DOOR SWEEP,MISSING TRIM AT WALL TRASH COMPACTOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INWALK IN COOLER & MEAT PROCESSING AREA,PRODUCE 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: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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.HOT HOLDING UNIT & ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED & READY TO EAT FOODS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS & DELI DISPLAY CASES SUCH AS COOKED RICE 112.6F,COOKED STEAK 111.3F,COOKED PORK RIBS 107.1F,COOKED CHICEN 129.2F,MACARONI SALAD 45.1F,COLESLAW 45.8F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.29LBS.$55.
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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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES TO NUMEROUS TO COUNT ON CEILINGS & WALLS IN DELI AREA,PRODUCE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/4/11.
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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 ADDITIONAL MEAT SLICER TO SLICE VARIOUS OTHER LUNCHEON MEATS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & LOOSE FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
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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.MUST CLEAN WRAPPING STATION ,UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES ,HOPPER GRINDER,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DELI AREA.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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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.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING PANELS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALL AT TRASH COMPACTOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DAMAGED WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,DAMAGED OVER HEAD DOOR DOOR SWEEP,MISSING TRIM AT WALL TRASH COMPACTOR.
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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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INWALK IN COOLER & MEAT PROCESSING AREA,PRODUCE 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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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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.HOT HOLDING UNIT & ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; FOUND 30LBS. OF COOKED TURKEY RANGING FROM 47.3F TO 53.1F, 8LBS. CKD. HAM RANGING FROM 47.5F-55.1F, 13LBS. POTATOES SALAD 48.1F, 8LBS. MAC. SALAD 49.9F, 2LBS. SALAMI 51.2F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F. OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER. V=$160.OO. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A]CRITICAL.
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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. MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS.
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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. MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FAUCETS AT MEAT AND DELI AREAS 3PART SINKS, AND PIPES INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
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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 THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Pass
Complaint · 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS AT RECEIVING DOOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE MEAT SLICERS AT DELI 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL MEAT CUTTING AREA FLOOR, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL IN KITCHEN.
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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. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT COVERS INSIDE WASHROOMS.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.