First Choice Market
3019 E 91st St, Chicago, IL 60617
Grocery Store ZIP 60617 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 23, 2026
First Choice Market was last inspected on June 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
June 23, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11 observed minor food debris on the meat slicer located in the meat deli area. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed the basement with clutter and items being stored directly on the ground. Instructed to remove unnecessary items, elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and organize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
28 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed storage shelves in walk in freezers and walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up and any rust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
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: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Reach in coolers on sales floor in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain
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: Some debris on ground around container instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in coolers and freezers in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail 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: Hood vent in taqueria in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on rewrapped deli meats, ham, turkey, and souse. Instructed manager to properly date cold ready to eat tcs food stored more than 24 hours with sell by date within 7 days of preparation. Priority foundatio 7-38-005 citation issued
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: Observed 1/4" gap on left side of front exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Obsereved ice scoop handle laying on ice. Instructed manager to store handle up to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in taqueria. 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 no stoppers for rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain. Observed rust deposits on shelving units inside meat display coolers. Instructed manager 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 grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surface of cooking equipment. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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 insufficient hot water at multiple sinks, hand washing sink in front corn prep area (71.8f), hand washing sink in front counter area (74f), hand washing sink in washroom (80.9f), hand washing sink in meat prep area (90.3f), hand washing sink in meat walk-in cooler (85.2f), hand washing sink in east dish washing area (89.5f), hand washing sink in east walk-in cooler (91.6f), 3-compartment sink in taqueria (103.3f), 3-compartment sink in east dish washing area(87.6f). Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks and 110f at 3-compartment sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued
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: Observed leaking faucet on rear 3-compartment sink and hand washing sink slowly draining inside meat walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield in taqueria and missing light shield in tropicana reach-in cooler in taqueria and rear walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation for bread & chicken ovens must install and maintain or remove from premises.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 critical23 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 signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in rear produce storage/ice bagging area must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water,soap and towels and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
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 hand washing signs at most hand sinks in all prep area must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed male food handler improper sanitizing multi-use utensils at 0.0ppm's at 3- compartment sink in taqueria.observed him washing utensils with soap and rinsing under running water ,sink not set-up and no sanitizer.instructed employee on how to set-up sink.(priority 7-38-025)(citation issued)(cos)
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat foods such as 7lbs. Cooked steak at 120.2f.10lbs. Cooked steak-60.0f on topside of stove and on lower shelf of grill table. Product was discarded by manager.must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above. Appx. 17lbs. $200.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods stored inside of coolers such as 9.5lbs. Cooked beans-45.3f.15lbs. Prepackaged whole chickens-45.9f-47.7f.9lbs. Prepackaged cooked ribs-49.3f-76.5f.3lbs. Cooked pork-44.8f.product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 36.5lbs.$162.(cos)(citation issued)(consolidated violation)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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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 (shakers,food containers)
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged snacks for sale in corn prep area with proper information given.
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 a gap along bottom front exit door must make door tight fitting.
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 an infestation of appx. 500 or more mice droppings scattered in various areas throughout premises such as sales floor-on floor under chip display & soda display shelf,along floor and wall base at last cashier booth /behind soda cooler.cashier booths-on shelving units and inside of conveyor belt at 1st register booth.meat walk in cooler-under shelving units.unused rear dish washing area-along wall bases,on floor under sink.additional meat walk in cooler-along wall bases and under shelving units and pallet.produce storage area-along wall bases,on floor under shelving units,behind cabinet,around hot water tank.produce walk in cooler-on floor under shelving units.small storage area-on boxes and items stored on shelving units and on floor under same.2nd fl. Storage area-along wall bases,under & in between articles on floor and shelving units.produce display on sales floor behind…
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 broken splash guard at hand sink in meat prep area must repair or replace.
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: Observed an unauthorized female bus driver in rear meat prep area viewing her purchase of fish.instructed manager that only employees are allowed in prep area.(cos)(citation issued)(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed female food handler in corn prep area not wearing a hair restraint.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths on cutting boards in most prep areas. Must store in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves and where needed in taqueria and other prep areas.
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: Observed crates used for food storage in walk in coolers and freezers and throughout premises.must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelving unit inside of cabinet in corn prep area.must remove foil and cardboard from grease trap of 3- comp sink and from lower shelves of grill table and other surfaces in taqueria,corn prep-reach in cooler.meat walk in cooler-shelving units.meat prep area-cardboard and plastic wrapped around preptables.must remove rust from shelving units & brackets in walk in cooler,prep tables,rolling carts and where needed.badly stained air curtains in meat prep walk in cooler.
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 repair or replace worn door gasket and remove tape from prep cooler in taqueria.
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 no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sinks in all prep areas.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)
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: Must defrost excessive ice build up from some chest freezers on sales floor.must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from taqueria- fryer cabinet,grill table,overhead shelving unit,ice cooler.corn prep area- storage cabinet & shelving units,glass reach in cooler shelving units.meat/deli display units-mold build up on sliding doors.prep/walk in coolers-shelving units,prep tables, saw machine, grinder,cuber,blenders.hand washing sinks & faucets in prep walk in coolers,rolling carts,fanguard covers and compressor units.
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: Must repair or replace leaky compressor line in meat walk in cooler.
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 outside garbage dumpster lid missing not tight fitting.must replace missing lid to be tight fitting.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)
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 clean food debris build up ,dirt and splatter from walls and ceilings in all walk in coolers,prep area,storage areas and where needed.
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: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles on sales floor,prep & dish washing areas,holes,gaps and openings in walls and ceiling throughout premises,missing and damged floor tiles on staircase leading to 2nd fl. ,prep areas,dish washing areas and where needed.must remove excessive caulk along walls and bases throughout to be smooth and easily cleanable.must remove excessive molded caulking build up from around walls and sinks throughout premises prep/dish washing areas.
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: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls throughout premises.
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: Must clean debris from light shileds in prep areas and where needed.
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: Must elevate,remove and organize a massive amount of articles off of floor and away from walls on 2nd fl. Basement,storage areas and where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked light shields in taqueria and basement,shatter proof bulb in walk in freezer.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must place table top fryer and 1-eye stove under ventilation hood in taqueria.observed no ventilation for bread & chicken ovens must install and maintain or remove from premises.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment in taqueria.
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: Observed no food hanlders training for employees must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Oberverd the rotisserie oven very dirty. Must detail clean and sanitize the interior and exterior.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed thermometers inside the fresh meat display cooler not working. Must replace and maintain as needed.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the weather stripping at the front doors worn. Must replace and maintain to prevent entry point for 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 the cutting board in the rear deli area with deep dark seems. Must 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: Must detail clean the interior of all the reach in coolers, display coolers and freezer to remove spills and debris.
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 the floors through prep areas and in spot in the rear storage area and walk in coolers in poor repair. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Also keep floor dry as possilbe to prevent breeding place for pests.
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 damaged ceiling tiles through out. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter behind coolers in the rear of store. Must remove, clean and maintain to prevent harborage.
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: Floors through premises need detail cleaning to remove spills, debris and/or litter.
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 food debris the inside of the reach in refrigerator located in the front service area next to office. Observed the walk in freezer rear with soda crates being used for storage and a build up of dirt and debris. Instructed to provide proper shelving that is at least six inches from the floor to make ease of cleaning. Observed the gasket seal on the walk in freezer loose and stained with dark substance. Instructed to repair 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 leak at the bottom drain of the three compartment sink in the rear located next to the ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order. Also observed the front hand washing sink just out side the office with the counter top in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain (sharp edges)
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 a build up of dirt and debris on the floors under and around the equipment and behind the up right freezer area. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the rear. Instructed to locate.
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: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed missing floor and wall tiles in various areas of the facility. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter (old paperwork, old equipment) in the basement, on the 1st floor, on the 2nd floor and in the office. Instructed to remove any unnecessary clutter and organize all said areas. Observed items stored on the floor on the 2nd floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed 1 out of 4 3 compartment sinks and 1 of 4 hand washing sinks, located in the restaurant prep area, not maintaining the required proper hot water temperature of 110f (3 compartment sink) and 100f (hand washing sink) during the inspection, the temperature of the hot water was 82f at both the 3 compartment sink and the hand washing sink in said prep area. Instructed to repair restaurant food prep area hand washing sink and 3 compartment sink so that the proper hot water temperature at each hand washing sink is met. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the rear. Instructed to locate.
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: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed missing floor and wall tiles in various areas of the facility. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter (old paperwork, old equipment) in the basement, on the 1st floor, on the 2nd floor and in the office. Instructed to remove any unnecessary clutter and organize all said areas. Observed items stored on the floor on the 2nd floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the rear. Instructed to locate.
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: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed missing floor and wall tiles in various areas of the facility. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter (old paperwork, old equipment) in the basement, on the 1st floor, on the 2nd floor and in the office. Instructed to remove any unnecessary clutter and organize all said areas. Observed items stored on the floor on the 2nd floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical12 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.11 observed raw meat cutting being done in the raw meat walk in cooler without a proper hand washing sink in the food prep area (walk in cooler). Instructed to install a hand washing sink or remove meat cutting equipment from the meat walk in cooler and only allow food prep in designated food prep areas that contain a hand washing sink. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
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: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs needed at the hand washing sinks in the food prep areas. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed all cutting boards stained with deep dark grooves located in the meat department and accumulated food debris on the meat slicers. Instructed to clean and sanitize or replace cutting boards. Observed a minor brownish substance inside of the ice machine located in the rear. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed ingredients not on labels for prepackaged salads (coleslaw, macaroni salad). Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed live large and small flies activity in the facility. Observed about 10 small flies flying around the rear by the utility sink and inside of the toilet room, about 10-15 live large flies on the walls and signs located by the raw and deli meat prep area, about 10 small flies on the walls located by the rear door in the meat prep area and about 5 live small flies located by the rear 3 compartment sink in the meat prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used as a table liner. Instructed not to re-use cardboard.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed all equipment in the meat food prep area with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the bottom of prep tables with accumulated food debris in the meat food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.
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: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the rear. Instructed to locate.
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: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed accumulated food and paper debris located on the floor around the outside dumpster. Instructed to remove all accumulated debris on the ground and always maintain the outside dumpster ground area. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).
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: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food debris on the floors by the raw meats food prep area. Observed standing water on the floor in the rear by the raw meats 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean all floors in all food prep areas and thru out the facility.
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: 6-201.11 observed missing floor and wall tiles in various areas of the facility. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
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: 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter (old paperwork, old equipment) in the basement, on the 1st floor, on the 2nd floor and in the office. Instructed to remove any unnecessary clutter and organize all said areas. Observed items stored on the floor on the 2nd floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground 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: 6-303.11 observed adequate lighting is needed in the rear meat prep area storage/ice machine area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 no employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
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 no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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: 3-501.17(c) observed ready to eat temperature control for safety (tcs) food inside refrigerator in the taquria section of the store with out date marking; cooked beef, pork and chicken. Instructed the pic to utilize date markings on all ready to eat tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 instructed to clean the following equipment and maintain: meat slicers, meat grinder, meat saw, cutting boards, shelves inside of walk-in coolers (rusty), interior of meat display case and walk-in cooler where a foul odor was noted.
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: 5-205.15(b) found some exposed hand sinks and the three comp sink not maintained; must clean and maintain all sinks. Found a leak from the pipe underneath the handsink in the butcher area; must correct. Found an inadequate amount of drain stoppers for the three comp sinks; must provide an adequate amount of drain stoppers for all three comp sinks that dont have them.
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: 6-501.12 must clean and maintain the following: floors in prep areas, storage rooms and walk-in units around under and behind equipment where needed. Must replace all water stained and missing ceiling tile where needed. Must organize and maintain storage area on first and second floors. Remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.
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: 2-102.13 instructed the pic that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food handler training certificate. (one certificate observed on premises)
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover inside the walk-in freezer in rear of premises,instructed to provide
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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: Must provide a spring on the employees washroom door for self-closing,instructed to provide spring on door
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use at pre area
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover inside the walk-in freezer in rear of premises,instructed to provide
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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: Must provide a spring on the employees washroom door for self-closing,instructed to provide spring on door
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use at pre area
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover inside the walk-in freezer in rear of premises,instructed to provide
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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: Must provide a spring on the employees washroom door for self-closing,instructed to provide spring on door
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use at pre area
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartment sink near meat cooler and repair one sliding door at the deli counter,instructed to repair
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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 clean the floors in basement area,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain 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: Must clean the fans inside the meat walk-in cooler,has accumlication of dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area,also must replace stained ceiling tiles in the dishwashing area and replace missing ceiling tiles in rear receiving area,instructed to provide also must clean the light shield covers in the food prep area,instructed to clean and maintain area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside the prep coolers in the kitchen area,instructed to provide
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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 from the storage area near the meat section,to prevent rodent harborage
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Must rodent proof the rear exit door in rear where the employees washroom is located,has a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door,instructed to repair to prevent rodent entry,serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartment sink near meat cooler and repair one sliding door at the deli counter,instructed to repair
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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 clean the floors in basement area,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain 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: Must clean the fans inside the meat walk-in cooler,has accumlication of dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area,also must replace stained ceiling tiles in the dishwashing area and replace missing ceiling tiles in rear receiving area,instructed to provide also must clean the light shield covers in the food prep area,instructed to clean and maintain area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside the prep coolers in the kitchen area,instructed to provide
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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 from the storage area near the meat section,to prevent rodent harborage
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 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: Noted the shelving at the produce display cooler dirty. 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: Floors need cleaning through out rear storage and prep areas to remove debris,litter and spills.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted the following equipment dirty: deli meat slicers, bandsaw, cutting boards and meat grinder. Also clean prep tables interior walls and fan covers inside walk in coolers. Must clean and maintain 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: Floors need cleaning through out rear storage and prep areas to remove debris,litter and spills.
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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: Noted damaged and water stained ceiling tiles throug out the prep area and selling floor. Must replace and maintain. Also clean vent cover and air ducts through out selling area to remove dust and debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter through out rear stoare and prep areas. Must remove and/or organize to prevent harborage.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from interior panel of ice machine,instructed to clean and maintain 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: Must clean the floors in the meat prep areas and rear of premises,along wall base and 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: Must clean the light shield covers in the rear meat prep area of dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain 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: Must provide a spring on the employees washroom door in rear of premises
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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 from rear storage area near meat section,to prevent rodent harborage
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage dumpster overflowwing preventing lib closure ,this is a food source for rodents and other pest,serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover in the dishwashing area in rear of premises
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside the deli counter and the reach-in display cooler,where sandwiches and sliced fruits are stored in front selling area
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide splash guards at the exposed handsink in the meat prep area next to prep table,which has cutting boards on tabl and remove rust from interior panel of ice machine and clean panel of ice machine also remove rust from sheling umits in the dishwashing area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the meat counter and deli counter,interior of counters has old food debris ,also clean between runners of doors,instructed to clean and maintain 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: Clean the floors in the walk-in freezer,along wall base and corners
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Provide a light shield cover for the light in meat prep area and open produce dispay cooler
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at top of stairs leading into basement area and remove clutter from the basement area,to prevent rodent harborage
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky pipe at exposed hand sink in walk in cooler meat processing room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed rear storage area on south side of store too cluttered.must organize storage,remove cluttered.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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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: Must seal/repair raw wood shelf under produce wrapping/prep table.
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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 broken,missing floor tiles in deli/meat dish washing area,in front of deli cooler in customer area.must replace.also must clean debris floors under all storage pallets and crates,1st,2ndfl.
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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 soiled ceiling tiles on ceilings in deli/meat prep area.must replace.also walls in same area in poor repair,(loose,broken wall boards),raw baseboards,missing.must repair and where needed replace. Replace
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 2nd hand sink in prep deli are slow draining.must repair
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found clutter in meat/deli dish,food utensil cleaning area,(excessive unclean pallets).also unclean mop buckets.must remove pallets and clean or replace mop buckets.must maintain cleaning equipment.observedbasement front area not maintain.excessive clutter.must remove and organize basement storage.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Facilities produce walk in cooler maintaining improper cold temperature of 44.9f.cooler will be tagged held for inspection must use additional cooler on premises for maintaining any additional milk or potentially hazardous foods on premises thats 40f or below.must have cooler service.cooler must maintain 40f or below.critical citation issued.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found milk inside produce walk in cooler maintained at improper temperatures between (48.7-47.9f)- 9 of deans 1/2 gal-2%,ad 4-choc,,24 country delight whole milk,58 gallons of- 2 % country delight milk,12 gallons fat free milks at cost of $ 250.00, at approx 875 lbs milk dated july 27,12.milk held for inspection until expired inside cooler.critical citation issued.7-38-005b1
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install extention pipe on waste water line of walk in cooler in dish area to reach floor drain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found clutter at behind walk in freezer at rear delivery area basement stairs and in basement area.must remove and organize.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.