Jimenez Fresh Market
5330 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Grocery Store ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 27, 2026
Jimenez Fresh Market was last inspected on August 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations.
Latest inspection
August 27, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
7 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food seasonings out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
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: Observed food seasonings out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
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 soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
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 cutting boards througout meat departement facility covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, utility and storage areas. Instructed manager 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
Inspection history
33 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water throughout meat depaprtment. Found improper hot water temperature at hand washing sink in front prep area 73.5f, hot water temperature at hand washing sink in rear found at 82.5f, hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink found at 88.3f. Instructed manager proper hot water temperature at hand washing sinks must be at a minimum of 100.0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at least 110.0f to properly wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and equipment. Plumber arrived on site,still hot water temperature not resolved in all sinks. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food seasonings out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
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: Observed food seasonings out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
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 soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
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 cutting boards througout meat departement facility covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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
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
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 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 no handwashing signage at both exposed handwashing sinks located in deli. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 througout facility covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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 leak coming from faucet of 3 compartment sink located in rear kitchen. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2618068 dated 5/27/2025. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at both exposed handwashing sinks located in deli. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Observed meat being cured in basement storage closet without variance. Management discarded approximately 50lbs of product valued at approximately $500. Instructed to cease curing until variance is granted by chicago department of public health. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain backs up and covers floors in water when 3 compartment sink in meat room is drained. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain so that 3 compartment sink drains properly. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFood handling
No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.
Inspector’s note: Observed meat being cured in basement storage room without variance. Insturcted to cease curing meat until variance is issued by chicago department of public health. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation combined with above violation.
Official wording (code 32)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometer in walk-in cooler used to store beer and eggs. Instructed to provide working thermometer.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards througout facility covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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 leak coming from faucet of 3 compartment sink located in rear kitchen. Instructed to repair or replace 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 build up of black slime on walls and wooden beams inside meat cutting room. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsoap and paper towel dispenser attached to wall above the mopsink near the bakery prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove handsoap and paer towel dispenser from wall above mopsink and ensure employees are washing their hands at sinks only designated for handwashing.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed assorted cake slices and desserts in grab and go display cooler not properly labeled with ingredients, net weight, allergens, business name and address. Instructed the person in charge to properly label all packaged foods in grab and go display cooler and maintain.
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: Observed multiple boxed food items being stored on floor in rear kitchen preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.
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: Observed cardboard being used on shelving units in rear dry storage area. Instructed the person in charge to remove cardboard and ensure all nonfood contact surfaces remain 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: Observed torn gasket on the of door of the meat walk-in cooler in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple mssing ceiling panels in the rear kitchen prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair 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 accumulated food debris on floor throughout the bakery prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no paper towels at hand sink at 2 preparation areas.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-030c. Supplied paper towels at sinks by the end of inspection.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found bulk food containers with no labels.(beans,rice,etc.)must label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found sinks not clean at all preparation areas.must clean.
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: Found no backflow prevention device at ice machine waterline.must provide where it can be located and serviced.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 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: 6-501.112 clean the dead insects located on the floor inside of the electrical access panels in the bakery area.
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: 4-501.12 observed stained and scored cutting boards in the carnitas prep area. Management instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards.
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: 4-602.13 clean the interior of the prep cooler in the taqueria prep aeea. Clean the dry food storage containers in the bakery prep area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 repair the detached ceiling panel above the meat cutting room. Replace the broken section of the wall mirror behind the meat counter.
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: 6-501.12 clean the walls of the taqueria prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water available at 1 of the 3 exposed hand washing sinks behind the meat and deli prep counter. Management instructed to provide hot water above 100f at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
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 cold holding temperatures of tcs food. Observed chorizo sausage with a temperature of 65f hanging behind the meat counter. Management instructed to store all tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Clean the dead insects located on the floor inside of the electrical access panels in the bakery area.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2" gap along the bottom of the receiving garage door. Management instructed that all outer openings must be sealed to prevent the entry of pests.
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: Observed stained and scored cutting boards in the carnitas prep area. Management instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards.
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: Clean the exposed hand washing sink, prep cooler, steam table, grill and deep fryer in the taqueria prep area. Clean the interior and exterior of the meat display cases in the meat and deli prep area. Clean the 3 compartment sink and hot and cold water handles with encrusted food debris, microwave and dry food storage containers in the bakery prep area. Clean the prep tables, deep fryer and storage shelf above the 3 compartment sink in the carnitas prep area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Replace the broken wall tiles in the bakery prep area around the exposed hand washing sink above the 3 compartment sink and behind the prep table. Repair the detached ceiling panel above the meat cutting room. Replace the broken section of the wall mirror behind the meat counter.
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: Clean the walls and ceiling of the taqueria prep area. Clean the floor behind the meat and deli prep area especially in between the meat display case and the open display cooler. Clean the walls of the produce/milk walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the employees toilet room. Instructed to provide a covered trash receptacle and maintain.
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 dirty floors with food debris/spills throughout meat preparation area. Also observed debris on floors along walls and corners in all preparation areas. Instructed manager 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 vent covers with dust accumulation in the women's toilet room located in the rear meat preparation area. Instructed to clean 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 expired food handler certificates at the time of inspection. Instructed to renew expired food handler certifcates to comply with the idph food handler requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at exposed hand washing sink located in middle of meat department. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside meat and dairy customer reach in cooler. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in all prep areas covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair and replace or maintian in good condition.
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 leak coming from compressor on ceiling of walk-in cooler used to store meat. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at exposed hand washing sink located in middle of meat department. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside meat and dairy customer reach in cooler. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM COMPRESSOR ON CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. Friday, October 15, 2021
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 cutting boards in all prep areas covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair and replace or maintian in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violations not corrected from report #2385401 dated 7/27/2020: #47 "must provide written instructions on methods for washing, rinsing and sanitizing clean in place items." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at exposed hand washing sink located in middle of meat department. Instructed to provide.
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: Observed no paper towels at 2 exposed hand washing sinks located in meat department and no paper towels at exposed hand washing sink located in meat cutting room. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty water backs up into side compartments and eventually recedes when center compartment of 3 compartment sink located in rear kitchen is filled and drained.instructed to correct so that no water comes up when center compartment is drained. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside meat and dairy customer reach in cooler. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak coming from compressor on ceiling of walk-in cooler used to store meat. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
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 cutting boards in all prep areas covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair and replace or maintian in good condition.
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 heavy build up of black slime on caulk around 3 compartment sink located in meat cutting room. Instructed to remove caulk, clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition.
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 slow draining exposed hand washing sink in meat department and in rear kitchen. Instructed to repair or replace 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 build up of black slime on interor of ice machine not used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violations not corrected from report #2385401 dated 7/27/2020: #47 "must provide written instructions on methods for washing, rinsing and sanitizing clean in place items." #55 " observed excessive mold-like substance, and dust accumulation on ceiling of the meat cutting room. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same." instructed to crrect and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed meat cutting room without required exposed hand sink. Must install a dedicated, exposed hand sink with hot/cold water plumbed water, soap/paper towels, and a hand washing sign. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper labels on baked goods packaged on site in the customer self service bakery area. Food packaged in a food establishment, shall be labeled as specified by law. Labels must include the following: the common name of food; a list of ingredients; an accurate net quantity; and the name and place of business of the manufacturer or packer, allergens, and sell by date. Must correctly label all items in display cooler.
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: Must provide written instructions on methods for washing, rinsing and sanitizing clean in place items.
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 large amounts of grease accumulation on bottom and sides of cooking equipment in kitchen area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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 excessive mold-like substance, and dust accumulation on ceiling of the meat cutting room. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No visible thermometer inside the walk in coolers and some reach in coolers and hot holding unit. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted milk crate being used for elevation of frozen boxes of food in the walk in freezer. Instructed to replace with raised shelvings to store such items.
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: Noted extra large pans,pots that does not fit in the 3 compartment sink in the main kitchen. Instructed to replace with smaller pots and pans or install a larger 3 compartment sink to be able to wash, rinse and sanitize all extra large utensils, pots and pans.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Missing one drain stopper for the 3 compartment sink in the main kitchen . Must provide and maintain.
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: Meat dept prep area fan guard with accumulated dust build-up. Must clean and maintain. Display coolers of the meat department door tracks with food debris. Must detail 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: Instructed to repair two out of three hand sink hot handle in the meat department display cooler and maintain. Leak on the faucet connector arm of the 3 compartment sink in the main kitchen. Must repair to stop the leak 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: All walk in coolers has pool of standing water. Instructed to dry the floor to avoid accident and prevent insect harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site but in-complete clean-up items.must provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer that kills norovirus).priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Found ready-to-eat, tcs foods held for more than 24 hours (potatoes,rice,tamales etc) not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Management instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat, tcs foods held more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005,no citation issued. - - - -
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store and invert clean multi-use utensils and spoons etc stored on shelf in meat dept area (handles-up) and to maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Meat dept cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and to maintain.
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: Must provide adequate working sink stoppers at the rear bakery prep 3 compartment sink and to maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior surfaces of all walk-in-coolers and storage racks with green mold like debris including tracks of sliding doors at meat dept area and fan covers with accumulations of dusts in produce walk-in-cooler and to 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: Found small water leak underneath the taqueria 3 compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and to 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: Management instructed to provide a covered waste receptacle in the washrooms and to maintain.
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: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the rear kitchen and bakery prep areas and interiors of walk-in-coolers and in rear storage room/employee locker room including the hot water tank rooms and basement storage areas/tool room also,the rear stock room and underneath the cookie shelfs at customer isle require a detail cleaning and 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: Instructed to detail clean and organize the rear employee locker room/storage room adjacent to the rear bakery prep area and remove unnecessary articles unused equipments due to potential pest harborage and elevate all items stored at least 6"inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found burnt out light bulbs in meat dept walk-in-cooler.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs and maintain adequate lighting where noted to manager at this time.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen taqueria exhaust hood/filters with grease build-up and to maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy on site.instructed management to create a clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a) observed foods in display cooler at improper temperatures they are guacamole 46f,cut up cantaloupe 57,cut up jicama 50f,cut up watermellon 55f,cut up pineapple 50f and pico de gallo 50 in island display cooler.food voluntarly distroyed 72.5lbs/$203.26 priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed island refrigeration unit not holding foods at 41f and below .unit tagged priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Pa100-0367 observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to get certification core
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy on site.instructed management to create a clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Pa100-0367 observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to get certification core
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
8 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: Instructed to refinished or replace meat cutting board with deep seams in meat prep/service area.--------instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of fresh meat/deli display case, interior and exterior surfaces of all exposed hand sink attached to meat/deli display case, interior surfaces of all coolers and racks with green mold like build-up, shelves underneath hot holding unit (taqueria and in deli prep area), storage racks inside meat and main walk-in cooler, interior and exterior surfaces of meat slicers and grinders in rear meat prep room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners of the following areas: rear meat prep area, meat walk-in cooler, employee washroom in rear, and floors throughout 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: Instructed to replace heavy water stained ceiling tiles above produce prep area, above meat prep in rear area and missing and water stained ceiling tiles above display area.-----------must clean and maintain metal railings above rear meat prep room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace inoperable light bulbs above rear meat prep room/area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair water leak underneath 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink in taqueria prep area, underneath prep sink in rear produce prep sink, underneath 3 compartment sink in rear meat prep area.-------must repair slow draining exposed hand sink in bakery prep area and in rear main prep/cooking area.-----------must provide working drain stoppers in all 3 compartment sink on premises.----------must repair loose exposed hand sink in rear area by bakery prep area (next to walk-in cooler).---------must repair leaky faucet neck at 3 compartment sink in taqueria prep area.----------must repair ceiling vent inside women's employee washroom (by meat prep service area).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, reorganize and remove unnecessary articles in rear storage and in basement storage area/room. Usable items (food and non food) must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. ---------cleaning equipment (brooms, mops, dust pans etc.) must be stored off the floor.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
12 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Found interior surfaces of ice machine with visible mold like substances (pink and black slimy substance) severe build-up likely to contaminate the ice which to be used for human consumption. Instructed to empty ice machine. Must clean (wash, rinse and sanitize) and maintain. 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: Found front entrance and rear exit bottom door not rodent proofed with 1/4 inch gap/opening. Instructed to rodent proof bottom of the said doors. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Found outside garbage dumpster with overflowing garbage. Instructed to clean and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink not properly maintained in rear produce prep area and in main prep/cooking area. Hot running water not adequate (hot water temperature of 75.0f, must maintain temperature of 110f) instructed to fix. Serious violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to refinished or replace meat cutting board with deep seams in meat prep/service area.--------instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of fresh meat/deli display case, interior and exterior surfaces of all exposed hand sink attached to meat/deli display case, interior surfaces of all coolers and racks with green mold like build-up, shelves underneath hot holding unit (taqueria and in deli prep area), storage racks inside meat and main walk-in cooler, interior and exterior surfaces of meat slicers and grinders in rear meat prep room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners of the following areas: rear meat prep area, meat walk-in cooler, employee washroom in rear, and floors throughout 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: Instructed to replace heavy water stained ceiling tiles above produce prep area, above meat prep in rear area and missing and water stained ceiling tiles above display area.-----------must clean and maintain metal railings above rear meat prep room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace inoperable light bulbs above rear meat prep room/area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair water leak underneath 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink in taqueria prep area, underneath prep sink in rear produce prep sink, underneath 3 compartment sink in rear meat prep area.-------must repair slow draining exposed hand sink in bakery prep area and in rear main prep/cooking area.-----------must provide working drain stoppers in all 3 compartment sink on premises.----------must repair loose exposed hand sink in rear area by bakery prep area (next to walk-in cooler).---------must repair leaky faucet neck at 3 compartment sink in taqueria prep area.----------must repair ceiling vent inside women's employee washroom (by meat prep service area).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, reorganize and remove unnecessary articles in rear storage and in basement storage area/room. Usable items (food and non food) must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. ---------cleaning equipment (brooms, mops, dust pans etc.) must be stored off the floor.
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector’s note: Waste water backing up on the middle and 3rd compartment when i pulled out the drain stopper on the ist compartment sink of the 3 compartment sink in the main kitchen. Critical violation 7-38-030. Manager called the plumber during inspection and was able to fix the problem 3 compartment sink is now draining well.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Interior panel of the ice maker not maintained. Black moldy like substance on the surfaces of the plastic tube where the water is coming from. Instructed to clean in detail and sanitize. Instructed not to use the ice maker. Serious violation 7-38-005(a). Manager asked one of the employee to clean and sanitize the interior panel of the ice maker during inspection. Ice machine is now cleaned and sanitized.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster containers with lid wide open with overflowing garbage. Serious violation 7-38-020. Manager asked one of the employee to close the lid of the dumpster and remove all the overflowing garbage during inspection. Lid is now closed all the way without overflowing garbage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install splash guard on the left and right side of the exposed hand sink in the hot deli section.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean in detail the 3 compt sink and the exposed hand sink in the bakery dept and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Water on the floor in the walk in cooler for the meat. Must dry the floor to prevent insects harborage.
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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 and damaged ceiling tile/panels thru-out the entire store. Must replace and maintain. Filter/hood in the main kitchen and taqueria with grease and dust accumulated. 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 bulbs must be shielded thru-out the entire store. Especially above the prep cooler in taqueria section and produce display cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored on a separate containers to prevent possible contamination. (not on top of the ice maker).
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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: Found open floor drains in basement, and produce walk in. Instructed to provide sewer covers/ drain covers for these holes. Must 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: Found hole in ceiling near front of store, and near hot water heater closet in bakery prep area. Instructed to fill all holes in walls and ceilings to prevent pest entry. Must maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical8 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: Found produce prep exposed hand washing sink without paper towels. Found kitchen prep area exposed hand sink without soap. Instructed operator to have all hand sinks stocked with hot and cold water, soap and paper towels at all times. All sinks properly stocked during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Found large amounts of orange mold-like substance in ice tray (upper interior) section of ice machine. Also found black mold-like substance inside upper interior, near tubes and water reservoir. Instructed to immediately discontinue usage of ice machine, and detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(A).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: Inspection summary report from 11/6/15 not on site. Instructed must have previous inspection summary report posted at all times, in clear view of customers. Must maintain. Facility given new summary during inspection to post. Serious violation 7-42-010(B).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Found prepackaged yellow rice without proper label. Instructed to properly label all prepackaged items with business name, address, list of ingredients and date. Items were labeled during inspection. Must maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found tin foil used as a liner in hot food display case. Instructed must remove all tin foil. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found open floor drains in basement, and produce walk in. Instructed to provide sewer covers/ drain covers for these holes. Must 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: Found hole in ceiling near front of store, and near hot water heater closet in bakery prep area. Instructed to fill all holes in walls and ceilings to prevent pest entry. Must maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found small amount of water draining onto the floor from 3 compartment sink in produce prep area. Drain pipe needs to be adjusted so it does not leak onto floor and goes into floor drain. 3 compartments sink not in use at this time. Must maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found several soiled wash cloths on counters in deli area. Instructed must store wash cloths in a clean container, with an approved sanitizer solution, at all times. Must maintain.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 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: Missing wall tiles at the kitchen prep three compartment sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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 label all bulk spice containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Wooden butcher block cutting table in poor repair with chipping wood and deep cuts/grooves. Must resurface, refinish or replace.
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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: Must not use cardboard as matting for the freezer floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Missing wall tiles at the kitchen prep three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at the foot peddle on the kitchen prep exposed hand sink. Leak on several exposed hand sinks at the deli display. Must repair all.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Instructed to clean, remove rust and repaint corners of open display freezer.--------noted milk crates use as storage shelvings inside dairy/prep walk-in cooler and in main cooking area. Instructed to provide proper raised shelvings 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain knives and knife racks in deli prep area. Must clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment in main cooking area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners inside dairy/prep walk-in cooler.
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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 replace heavy water stained ceiling tiles with mold like build-up above display area by dairy open display cooler.--------must clean and maintain kitchen hood filters with excessive grease and dust build-up in main cooking area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide light shields or shatterproof light bulbs above deli display cooler and in bakery/hot holding display area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair or replace inoperable self closing device at employee washroom door (next to deli prep area).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining exposed hand sink in deli service area (far left).
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following: interior and exterior surfaces of all exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink, prep and cooking shelves in prep/cooking area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear prep/cooking area and corners in basement storage 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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls with grease build-up behind cooking equipment in cooking area.---------must detail clean and maintain kitchen hood and filters above cooking equipment at same area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide light shield inside dairy and kitchen walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky faucet neck at 3 compartment sink in rear prep/cooking area, leaky (hot) foot pedal for exposed hand sink at same area.---------must repair stripped (cold) faucet handle in one of exposed hand sink behind deli prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside rotisserie chicken hot holding unit.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and unused shelves stored in basement storage to prevent pest harborage.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Ventilation covers in walk in freezer and meat cooler have build up of dust. Must detail clean.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, bsmt storage shelving need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in bsmt storage areas under pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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: Damage ceiling tiles in front prep area shall be repaired/replaced, walk in cooler walls not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in walk in cooler shall be provided, light shields in prep areas need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers need cleaning, missing vent guard in meat walk in freezer shall be provided.
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Pass
Canvass · 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 INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN 2 HAND SINK IN THE MEAT PACKAGING /SERVICE AREA,AT THIS TIME NO PACKAGING IS BEING DONE; DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT THE EXIT DOOR THRU MEAT AREA MUST BE REPLACED; PAPER TOWEL HOLDER MUST BE FIXED IN THE HANDSINK IN MEAT SERVICE 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 PUT ADDITIONAL BREAD TONG IN THE BAKERY AREA; SPARE PARTS FOR MEAT GRINDER NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN STAIRWAYS LEADING TO BASEMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN MILK WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING IN FISH AND LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED BASEWALL TILES BEHIND COOKER MUST BE REPLACED
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN SAUSAGE/MEAT SECTION MUST BE REPLACED
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Pass
Canvass · 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST READJUST DOOR SWEEP/BRUSH AT THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS; MUST FIXED DRAIN STOPPER IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FINAL RINSE; GREASY FAUCET AND ATTACHED CLEANING CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ROLLER SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES IN DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN CAKE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLDY MATERIAL MUST REMOVE,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN' 3 INCH HOLE IN THE CEILING LEADING TO THE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED; 4 CEILING FAN IN THE GROCERY AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED BASEWALL AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE BUTCHER SHOP MUST BE REPLACED
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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 FIX LEAKING FOOT PEDAL FOR HOT WATER IN THE HANDSINK OF MAIN KITCHEN
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Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Foods stored inside walk in cooler and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Storage shelf inside walk in cooler rusted. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Can opener, exterior between cooking equipment, storage shelves and storage containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in kitchen, rear storage room, under display shelves and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor in kitchen not properly sealed. Instructed to seal floor to prevent excessive water.
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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 tile missing in rear kitchen and damaged in butcher area. Instructed to replace ceiling tile. Light covers in display area and fan covers inside walk in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Toilet room door in butcher area not self closing. Instructed to have self close.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles and equipement stored in rear storage. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.