Rodriguez Fruits & Vegetable
2458 S St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Grocery Store ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 10, 2026
Rodriguez Fruits & Vegetable was last inspected on March 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 11 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical9 general1 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed knives stored behind handwashing sink in meat prep area. Instructed manager to remove, re-wash, rinse, sanitize and store in sanitary manner.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted in prep, serving and dining areas. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate stoppers and plastic used for filling 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed worn and deep grooved cutting board in meat prep area. Instructed manager to replace cutting board and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use equipment too large to submerge inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all large equipment and utensils.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units in basement. 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 low water pressure at 3-compartment sink in north prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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: Observed no covered waste receptacle inside washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle inside washroom.
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: Observed damaged ceiling in sales and meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair ceiling and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
29 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed equipment in taqueria area where seating is in need of cleaning (cold hold drawers and shelves). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed broken tile near cold hold unit(milk/dairy). Instructed person in charge to repair and make the floor smooth and easily cleanable
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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 evidence of pest activity on site during the time of inspection. Noted approximately 125 small live flies flying throughout prep areas in rear of facility on walls above sinks and on handsink in deli prep area, on prep/storage table surfaces, flying throughout produce stands and on exterior surfaces of stored cooking equipment. Noted approximately 12 small rodent droppings on the floor near the locked storage room and 40 live ants crawling in the same area. Instructed to contact pest control for additional service. Must eliminate pest activity on the premises. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed equipment in taqueria area where seating is in need of cleaning (cold hold drawers and shelves). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken tile near cold hold unit(milk/dairy). Instructed person in charge to repair and make floor smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general1 paperwork 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: Noted frozen food inside freezers stored inside grocery store bags. Instructed to store food in food-grade bags only and maintain them.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep handsink near hot grills leaking from piping. Instructed to reapir and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dairy cooling units in grocery with broken bulbs and instructed to replace and increase lighting inside equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler certificates for all food handlers and maintain on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical5 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: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ 146.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT ANY COLD WATER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER. AT MAXIMUM OF 120F THROUGH COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on site during the time of inspection. Noted approximately 125 small live flies flying throughout prep areas in rear of facility on walls above sinks, on prep/storage table surfaces, flying throughout produce stands and on exterior surfaces of stored cooking equipment. Noted approximately 12 small rodent droppings on the floor near the locked storage room and 10 live ants crawling in the same area. Instructed to contact pest control for additional service. Must eliminate pest activity on the premises. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 frozen food inside freezers stored inside grocery store bags. Instructed to store food in food-grade bags only and maintain them.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep handsink near hot grills leaking from piping. Instructed to reapir and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed white powder along the perimeter of the walls throughout the prep area. Instructed to remove and clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dairy cooling units in grocery with broken bulbs and instructed to replace and increase lighting inside equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler certificates for all food handlers and maintain on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in rear taqueria area and in front counter area. Instructed person in charge to maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: Observed build up of residue on all cooling equipment, shelving, and tables throughout rear prep areas of facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime on floors in corners and underneath equipment and shelving. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
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 grease on filters in both prep areas in the rear. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical1 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: Packaged guacamoles and salsas (made on site) and opened deli meats and cheeses not properly labeled, dated. Refrigerated, ready to eat tcs food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Over 30 rat droppings in rear storage area. Over 10 mice droppings in front storage closet. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and have updated pest control service. Citation issued priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed assorted candy and peanuts for sale near front counter without labels. Instructed to provide and maintain common name and ingredient labels.
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 cutting boards throughout prep areas with deep cuts and dark stains , unable to be properly cleaned and sanitized. 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 all heavy equipment lcoated inside of prep area attached to customer seating area with excessive dried food debris on surfaces of equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all equipment while not in use.
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 floors throughout premise especially along wall base and underneath all heavy equipment in prep areas with dirt, grease and dried food debris. Must 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 excessive clutter in rear garage/ yard (chairs, kitchen equipment, crates, and other unused items.instructed to remove all unused items stored on ground in storage area. Must remove and elevate at least 6 inches in order to prevent rodent harborage conditions.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in in use prep areas. Must increase lighitng and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following foods spoiled, unsafe and unwholesome condition and offered for sale in cooler: discolored dark and gray in color pork and beef with foul smell, container of salsa verde with white film and mold like spores on top layer, and american cheese with black mold like spores. All product discarded and denatured at this time: approx 20lbs and $100 value. Instd to maintain all foods safe and wholesome. Priority violation 7-40-050(a).
Official wording (code 13)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Equipment and articles noted stored under sewer lines in basement. Instd to store properly. Storage under swere lines that are not shileded to intercept potential drips is prohibited.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Flat top grill, interior/exterior of stove, microwave, fryer, all coolers and freezers interior, interior bottom of display coolers not clean, excessive debris, food residue. Interiof of all chest freezers in basement with excessive ice accumulation. Instd to clean all 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: Excessive clutter, unnecessary items in rear storage area. Instd to remove all and maintain area, clean and organized.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no disclosure or reminder on menus of the risk of raw and undercooked foods. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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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 approx. 3/4-1" gap in center of front double entry doors. Must make door tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter in rear yard (chairs, old equipment, crates, etc.). Must remove to prevent rodent harborage conditions.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 critical9 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: 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: Observed no employees health policy procedures for all employees.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand sink in taqueria while food is being prepared.must provide soap at all times and maintain.soap was provided .cos(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proper date marking for tcs foods held for more than 24 hours in deli display unit and walk in cooler.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure or reminder on menus of the risk of raw and undercooked foods.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."3/4-1" gap in center of front double entry doors.must make door 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: See violation #60
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no cold running water at hand sink in deli/dish washing area and no hot running water at hand sink in toiletroom.must provide sufficent capacity of water during peak demands.instructed manager to use additional hand sink in taqueria prep area for hand washing.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
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 excessive clutter in rear yard(chairs,old equipment,crates,etc)
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked light shield in taqueria.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2184506 7/12/18 not corrected #39- must provide a splash guard on both sides of 3- compartment sink in deli area adjacent to prep tables and in the restaurant area in between hand sink and 3- comp sink.observed plastic grocery bags used for food storage.must provide food grade bags and splash guards.#49- must defrost ice cream freezers.#51- must install a backflow device on ice machine.#55- must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in prep areas and sales floor and walls at windows on sales floor.#57- idph food handlers requirements are not met for employees.must enroll and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical8 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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.OBSERVED REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO .
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA ADJACENT TO PREP TABLES AND IN THE RESTAURANT AREA IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments:RUSTY LOWER SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,CHEST FREEZERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,STEAM TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM AND CHEST FREEZERS.
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: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF CRATES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT ,CHAIRS,ETC. THROUGHOUT REAR YARD AREA.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.
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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND SALES FLOOR AND WALLS AT WINDOWS ON SALES FLOOR.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical9 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.OBSERVED REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO
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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER,ON SHELVING UNITS IN SAME AREAS,IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALL BASES,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON ROTTED BANANAS IN A BOX AND ON BAGS OF ONIONS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/12/18(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION ON COUNTER ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT .
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD,PAPER,FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELVES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON PIPES AND POLES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SALES FLOOR DISPLAY UNITS.RUSTY LOWER SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,CHEST FREEZERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,STEAM TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM AND CHEST FREEZERS.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF CRATES,UNUSED EWUIPMENT ,CHAIRS,ETC. THROUGHOUT REAR YARD AREA.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.
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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND SALES FLOOR AND WALLS AT WINDOWS ON SALES FLOOR
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical15 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: Observed no employees health policy procedure.must provide and maintain.
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: Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal policy procedure .must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying device ,a plastic container and a screw inside of hand sink basin at hand sink in deli prep area.paper towels were provided and articles removed.cos.must provide and maintain at all times and keep hand sink accessible.(priority foundation 7-38-030c)
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 improper temperature tcs cold holding foods such as 1.5lb cut green vegetable salad 51.4f,4lbs. Tuna salad 57.9f,2.5lbs. Cactus salad 51.4f,3.5lbs leche gelatina 53.6f4.5lbs. Chicken salad 45.3f.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.16lbs.$54.50.(priority 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of cold holding self service salad bar at 48.2f on sales floor with tcs foods stored on it.a held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240 when ready,must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.observed repackaged food items on display for sale without proper info .
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: Observed evidence of appx.150 or more rodent droppings scattered on floor and along wall bases under display shelves on sales floor and service counter,on shelving units in same areas,in basement under storage shelves and along wall bases,in between clutter.appx. 25 or more live small flies crawling on rotted bananas in a box and on bags of onions on display for sale.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/12/18(priority foundation 7-38-020a)
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 sneeze guards at serving line of hot holding unit in prep area adjacent to the public.must install sneeze guards and maintain.(priority 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard on both sides of 3- compartment sink in deli area adjacent to prep tables and in the restaurant area in between hand sink and 3- comp sink.observed plastic grocery bags used for food storage.must provide food grade bags.
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: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert plastic wear with handles in upright position on counter above hot holding unit .
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard,paper,foil lined on lower shelves of cooking equipment and on pipes and poles above cooking equipment,sales floor display units.rusty lower surfaces of cooking equipment and prep tables.must remove and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.must repair or replace damaged lid on chest freezer in basement.
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: Must clean excessive food debris build up from prep tables,steam table,grinder,cutting boards,meat slicer.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from prep coolers,grill tables,chest freezers,display shelves,chip display racks,steam table.must defrost ice cream and chest freezers
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at hand sink in restaurant prep area.must provide hot running water under city pressure at all times.instructed manager to use adjacent hand sink in deli for hand washing.hot water is now provided.(priority 7-38-030c)
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must install a backflow device on ice machine.
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 excessive clutter of crates,unused ewuipment ,chairs,etc. Throughout rear yard area.must remove and maintain to prevent rodent harborage area.
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 repair or replace damaged floor tiles in prep areas and sales floor and walls at windows on sales floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked light shield in taqueria prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements are not met for employees.must enroll and maintain
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 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: Must use food grade bags to store all food items. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards, worn discolored with deep cuts. Correct 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: Stove top and cooking burners in need of detail cleaning to remove all food and grease build up. Clean unused counter areas and maintain clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout prep areas and basement in need of cleaning to remove all debris. 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: Walls and ceiling in cooking area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter and build up. 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: Light shields missing in various areas of the store, 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: Leak at water pipe in basement. Must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All employees who do not hold city of chicago sanitation certificate must have food handler certificates. Obtain and maintain.
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Conditional
Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
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: Must cean the interior of meat display case especially inside runners of doors,remove old food debris,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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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 inside the walk-in produce cooler in rear of premises,has dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers for the meat display case and the open produce cooler near and at prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter and unused equipment from the outside storage areas,to prevent rodent harborage
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served such as,steak and beans,serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must cean the interior of meat display case especially inside runners of doors,remove old food debris,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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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 inside the walk-in produce cooler in rear of premises,has dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers for the meat display case and the open produce cooler near and at prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter and unused equipment from the outside storage areas,to prevent rodent harborage
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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: Observed aluminum foil on the cooking equipment; instructed to remove foil.
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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 clean the cooking equipment exterior surfaces to remove grease observed on equipment and food particles.
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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 clean the floor under the cooking equipment and in basement around stored items.
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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 clean vents above cooking equipment in cooking area. Clean walls in cooking area around and behind equipment including window sill.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Some unnecessary items observed in storage areas; instructed to remove to avoid clutter and potential rodent harborage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All food handlers that do not have a city of chicago food sanitation managers certificate are required to obtain the idph food handler training certificate. Information can be obtained at the idph website.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil on cooking equipment. Instd to remove same so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Lightshield missing in walk-in cooler. Provide same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 2-burner stove without proper ventilation. Instd to provide proper ventilation or remove.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter in rear storage area. Instd to remove any unnecessary articles and organize.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 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: The front door has a 1/4" gap in the middle of the double doors, the rear kitchen door has a 1/4" gap at the bottom and a 1/2" gap at the top. Over 30 mouse droppings were found on the rear kitchen storage area stairs. Remove all evidence of pest activity and pest proof all outer openings. The pest control business license copy is expired, have the pest control company update the logbook.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Open food products are not labeled and dated, label and date all open food products.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The shelves, cabinets, pipes and surfaces around the deli prep area and rear kitchen stove area are dirty and damaged, repair and clean said areas so they are smooth and sanitary.
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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 in the deli and kitchen area are rough and dirty, repair and clean/paint areas so they are smooth and sanitary.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Some loose floor tile in storage room of basement; repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Some unnecessary clutter in outside storage area; remove. Owner stated that she is in the process of remolding interior of store and is using area to store equipment needed for remolding.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Grease receptor/sub pump not maintained. Observed some waste water on floor of basement from unit. Owner stated that it is not working properly; instructed to have repaired.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain the following: exterior of cooking equipment, paint hooded area above cooking equipment where peeling, remove aluminum foil from stove and burners (clean and/or paint).
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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 under, around and behind cooking equipment. Clean in basement to remove standing water near subpump (cdi). Remove cardboard from floor in cooking area. Some loose floor tile in basement; repair.
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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 wall in cooking area behind cooking equipment to remove grease. All areas of wall and ceiling that bave been plastered must be painted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Some unnecessary clutter in outside storage area; remove. Owner stated that she is in the process of remolding interior of store and is using area to store equipment needed for remolding.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
8 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: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS
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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 A BARRIER BETWEEN TABLE TOP GRILL & PUBLIC IN PREP AREA,SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK & MILK & JUICE COOLER,FOIL FROM SURFACES,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
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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 UNUSED COOLER,PIPES,HOOD,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DELI & REAR PREP 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: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL TRIM & WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & BASEMENT,CEILING & WALLS IN DELI AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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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.COLD HOLDING UNIT & FREEZERS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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.MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA & GARAGE.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical9 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 DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT 48.3F WITH READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS & OTHER COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.
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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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS & CUT FRUITS,COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT & COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR SUCH AS TUNA 46.9F,FRESAS & CREMA 47.1F,NOPALES 45.2F,CUT WATERMELON 53.1F,CUT PAPAYA 52.9F,COOKED BEANS 69.4F,COOKED PEPERS 58.5F,CACTUS 57.0F,HAM 52.5F-57.2F,HAM & TURKEY LOAF 53.0F-53.6F,TURKEY HAM 53.1F-57.3F,HOT HEAD CHEESE 54.7F,MILK 54.3F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPX 120 LBS. $462.
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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 LIVE HOUSE FLIES MORE THAN 20 FLYING AROUND IN TOILET ROOM,SALES FLOOR,BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/13/11 & RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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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 A BARRIER BETWEEN TABLE TOP GRILL & PUBLIC IN PREP AREA,SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK & MILK & JUICE COOLER,FOIL FROM SURFACES,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DELI DISPLAY 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 UNUSED COOLER,PIPES,HOOD,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DELI & REAR PREP 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL TRIM & WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & BASEMENT,CEILING & WALLS IN DELI AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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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.COLD HOLDING UNIT & FREEZERS.
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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.MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA & GARAGE.
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Pass
Tag Removal · 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: Violation still exist.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Violation still remain.
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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: Violation still remain.
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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: Violation still exist.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Violation still remain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Violation still remain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 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. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND DELI DISPLAY COOLER AT 52.2F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST REPAIR ABOVE COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED OF UNIT, WHEN REPAIRED TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.
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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 INSIDE ABOVE COOLER; 13 LBS. OF CKD. PORK [CARNITAS] AT 49.8F, 23 LBS. OF HAM, RANGING FROM 48.9F-50.1F, 2 LBS. PORK HEAD CHEESE 53.03F, 10 LBS. MEXICAN FRESH CHEESE 50.7F, 3 LBS. CKD. GRD. BEEF 50.6F, AND 5 LBS. OF CKD. BEANS 49.07F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOODS DISCARDED= $260.00, MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.
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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 DISPLAY MEAT COOLER DOORS AND DOORS HANDLES.
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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; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLE, AND PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICERS, DISPLAY CASES AND SHELVES THRU-OUT.
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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; AT CORNERS, ALONG WALLS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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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 SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT BUTCHER AREA AND KITCHEN, REPAIR CEILING ABOVE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, AND CLEAN HOOD IN KITCHEN.
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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 ON 3PART SINK, AND EXPOSED SINK, AND PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out premises, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.