Pass

Montrose Food Mart & Deli

6601 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

Grocery Store ZIP 60634 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 28, 2026

Montrose Food Mart & Deli was last inspected on April 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

April 28, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

28 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sink in rear kitchen prep area. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw duck and raw beef next to each other on the same cutting board in rear meat prep area. Instructed to seperate raw animal meat to prevent contamination. Food discarded voluntarily. Food weighing approximately 10 lbs at a cost of $100.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Also observed water dripping from pipe on ceiling in rear meat walk in cooler onto eggrolls which were stored on storage rack. Food is discarded. Food weighing approximately 5 lbs cost approxomately $20.00.

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked rice with mushrooms and cheese held in storage closet at room temperature at 57f. Also observed the following tcs foods held in the storage closet at room temperature. Cooked eggrolls containing saurkraut and cabbage found at 77f, cooked perogis with cheese and potatoes found at 56f, sliced beef found at 45.5f, cooked chicken found at 108f, cooked mash potatoes found at 66f. Time temperature control for safety foods must be held at 41f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food discarded. Food weighing approximately 100 lbs at a cost of $1,500.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Observed person on site cannot accurately measure the ph of sushi rice. Instructed person in charge to accurately determine the ph of sushi rice or provide a sushi rice lab report verifying the ph from a certified lab. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. 40 containers of sushi discarded by employee. Food weighing approximately 80 lbs at a cost of approximately $360.00.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no equipment thermometer at cold holding unit where packaged saurkraut is being held. Must provide equipment thermometer to accurately measure the ambient temperature inside cold holding unit.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed packaged specialty bread and pacakaged sushi not properly labeled. Packaged sushi is missing the business name and address. Packaged specialty bread is missing the business name and address, net quantity and ingredient list. Must provide a label on packaged food for retail with all proper information.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR SANDWICH PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor water leak at pipe below middle compartment at 3-compartment sink located in rear kitchen dish washing/prep area. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust particles and debris on the floor under cold holding display case located in bakery. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted interior of ice machine in rear not clean. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize surfaces and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Noted exposed rodent trap underneath storage shelves between produce walk in cooler and produce prep area, instructed to provide proper coverings for all rodent traps and bait.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper water temperature at hand washing sinks in women's and men's toilet room ranging from 91-92f. Minimum water temperature at hand washing sinks must be at 100f or above through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Plumber arrived on site and corrected issue.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed roast beef at improper hot holding temperature at 97f at hot holding unit. Tcs foods must be held at 135f or above at a hot holding unit. Employee discarded food. Food weighing approximately 10 lbs at a cost of $75.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed salmon at improper cold holding temperature at 47f in cooler located at prepared foods area. Also observed the following tcs foods held at improper cold holding temperature ranging from 44-56f such as potato salad, croquettes stuffed with meat, ground turkey, cooked peas and carrots. Tcs foods must be held at 41f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Food discarded by employee. Food weighing approximately 50 lbs at a cost of $400.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. See above for citation.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up inside of cooking fryers located by prepared foods prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean condensation from vents in produce walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink located in the rear sandwich prep room not accessible for use mentioned sink being blocked by a large table.instructed manager,the hand washing sink must be accessible for employees to wash hands at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) inside of the customer aisle display cooler for prepared foods,pastas and stuffed cabbage. Observed alfredo pasta at 46.7f,potatoes with mushroom at 49.3f,mostaccioli with meat at 48.1f,lasagna at 50f,pasta with mushrooms at 47.1f,shrimps at 54.3f and stuffed cabbage at 50.2f.instructed to maintain all cold (tcs foods) at 41f or colder at all times.management voluntarily discarded approximately 60#'s of food worth $500.00.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the full customer aisle display cooler with an air temperature of 48.2f.the cooler was used to store tcs prepared foods,pastas,stuffed cabbage etc.instructed to repair and maintain the cooler at 41f or colder at all times.mentioned cooler is tagged "held for inspection" at this time.instructed not to use until repaired.see comments below.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling in the rear sandwich prep room area and 3 live house flies flying around in the deli food prep areas.instructed to remove,additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use in deli prep areas.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean manual can opener and housing attached to prep table located in rear main kitchen prep areas to remove dried up food debris and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the grease on the interior bottom compartment of the deep fryer,sides of cooking stove and grease build-up on pipes behind cooking the cooking equipments.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at water supply lines underneath the handwashing sink located in the rear meat cutting room.instructed to repair plumbing leak and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the women washroom.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles in front of the dishwashing 3-compartment sink and near the hot cooking equipments in the main kitchen prep areas and broken wall with openings in the utility mechanical room.instructed to repair replace broken floor tiles and repair mentioned wall to smooth,easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found broken drainage piping for hot water tank at main preparation area.must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Found prepackaged pastries with no proper labeling.(missing ingredients, weight, declaration of artificial colors if used, etc.). Must provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Found packaged baked goods not labeled with allergen ingredients. Cookies and pastries. Priority foundation. Citation issued.7-38-005. Must label all prepackaged pastries with allergen ingredients.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found broken drainage piping for hot water tank at main preparation area.must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • 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 cutting boards in the deli prep areas.instructed management to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114--instructed to properly use storage shelf 6" off the floor inside walk-in cooler and in pierogui prep room to facilitate in cleaning.(no milk crates for elevating).

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12-- instructed to detail clean kitchen floor drains with food debris build-up and interior of produce walk-in-cooler with food debris spills underneath the storage racks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14-- instructed to remove accumulation of dusts in washrooms and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in kitchen not accessible for employees to wash hands,multiple pans stored inside the hand washing sink.instructed management to make all hand washing sinks accessible for use at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued. (cos).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found (tcs foods) at improper temperatures salmon at 45.3 f,crab meat at 50.0 f,cream cheese at 46 f,spicy tuna at 46.4 f,shrimps at 44.7 f,crab salad at 46.4 f inside the sushi refrigerator.instructed manager,(tcs foods) must maintain cold holding temperature of 41.0f or colder and hot holding temperature of 135 f or hotter at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued. (cos).

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Found refrigerator in sushi prep area not maintaining proper temperature (with an air temperature of 48.0 f). Instructed manager cold holding unit must maintain cold holding temperature of 41.0f or colder at all times.mentioned refrigerator is tagged "held for inspection" at this time. Instructed not to use until repaired.(see comments below).priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.(cos).

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the deli prep areas.instructed management to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly use storage shelf 6" off the floor inside walk-in cooler and in pierogui prep room to facilitate in cleaning.(no milk crates for elevating).

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen floor drains with food debris build-up and interior of produce walk-in-cooler with food debris spills underneath the storage racks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulation of dusts in washrooms and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical14 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found no handpapertowels provided at deli prep area handwashing sink(hot food deli area).instructed to provide and maintain hand papertowels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued.corrected on site (cos).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found improper temperatures of (tcs foods) stored in (kitchen) walk-in-cooler: baked potatoes internal temperatures (45.3 f-48.3 f). Instructed manager, (tcs foods) must maintain cold holding temperature of 41.0f or below and hot holding temperature of above 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.corrected on site (cos).

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found dishwashing 3-compartment sink not maintained at deli,while running and draining water in sink waste water coming out of open site drain (clogged with plastic/aluminum can debris).manager immediately called service repair man.priority violation 7-38-030 (c),citation issued. Corrected on site (cos).

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometer inside the display packaged juice cooler (produce area). Must provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear (pierogi food prep area) without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Insrtucted to remove dead insects on hanging signages throughout the produce customer areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with sanitizing solution in deli prep area.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the (kitchen/deli) walk-in-cooler . Instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wooden storage shelfs across the (rear pierogi food prep area).must seal or paint storage shelfs and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean manual can openers and housings attached to kitchen prep tables to remove dried up food debris and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the grease buildup inside bottom compartments of the kitchen deep fryers and fan covers in walk-in-coolers with dust build-up.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drain pipe underneath the middle compartment of the kitchen 3-compartment sink and at base of faucet of the deli 3 compartment sink. Must repair plumbing leaks.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair the broken floor baseboard covings along the wall across the 2 compartment sink deli area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace broken floor tiles around the (tilt kettle)cooking equipment at rear kitchen and re-grout floor tiles in same area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles in the following areas customer dairy section areas,rear kitchen,employee locker room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize the following storage areas: the rear chemical/tool room next to employees washroom and corner utility pipe room kitchen area and remove unnecessary articles/milk crates due to potential pest harborage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs on light fixture in hot food deli area and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide hand washing signage at hand sink in food prep area and in washrooms.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath hand sink in rear produce prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining hand sink inside meat prep cooler.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacles must be covered inside employee/customer washrooms. Instructed to provide cover/lid.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain light shields inside kitchen walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing/broken floor tiles in front of cooking equipment in second kitchen area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to re-grout floor tiles with deep seams in front of cooking equipment in second kitchen area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear produce prep area and floors along the walls inside produce walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Pass

    Recent Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2 observed no employee health policy on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued. Granted grace period on 8/30/2019 see report #2213706

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up schedule on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued. Granted a grace period on 8/30/2019 see report#2213706

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed coving missing under three compartment sink at 1st and second kitchens.instructed management to replace coving at wall at 1st and second kitchens core violation

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  15. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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.INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATIONS ISSUED

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up schedual on site.instructed management to create a clean up schedule. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 .no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 floors at wallbase at rear dry storage area needs cleaning.instructed management to clean floors. Core

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed stained ceiling tiles at rear dry storage area.instructed manangement to clean or replace ceiling tiles core

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.16b observed wall not finished at storage/receiving area.instructed management to finish the wall at this area core

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa100-0367 observed no allergen certification on site.istructed management to get allergen certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Improper temperature of potentially hazardous foods inside the walk in cooler. Such as the cooked rice at 44.9f, 14.92 lbs, grits at 44.7f, 34.07 lbs, eggs at 48.0f-50.0f, 2 dozen. Instructed manager that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain a temperature of 40.0f or below during storage inside the walk in cooler. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Manager discarded the said products worth $112.72,total 48.99 lbs, 2 dozen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label all dry food containers and all spices containers in the salad prep area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Rusty kitchen hood in the salad prep area. Must remove rust and maintain. Caulk worn out with black moldy like substance along the splash guard of the 3 compt sink in the bakery dept. Must re caulk and maintain. Cracked/broken light shield inside the produce walk in cooler. Must replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor tiles cracked/broken in the main kitchen by dish washing area. Must repair/replace floor tiles and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover inside the women's washroom and hot and cold serving area. Must remove dust,clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Hot handle of the two washbowl sink inside the women's washroom loose not in good repair. Must repair and maintain.

  17. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed 50 pounds of cooked cabbage stored in walk-in cooler in large pots at improper temp, reading 50'f, and 20 pounds of cooked tomato gravy in same cooler at improper temps reading 55'f, all product dumped and denatured at a cost of about $200.00, instructed to maintain food temp 40'f and below, and instructed on quick chill methods of foods, critical violation: 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed foods offered for sale without proper label, instructed to provide address of where product comes from,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Rusty wire shelving inside meat cooler, instructed to reseal/replace, and better maintain, and restrict reusing garbage bags for food storage, instructed to invest in food grade materials, power washer in poor repair, leaking on to floor, instructed to repair and better maintain, bread bin cover in poor repair, instructed to replace,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tile various areas throughout store, and chipping paint on walls prep area, instructed to replace/repair,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink needed in rear area where foods are being prep and cooked, instructed to provide,

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Rusty wire shelving inside meat cooler, instructed to reseal/replace, and better maintain, and restrict reusing garbage bags for food storage, instructed to invest in food grade materials,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Vents above cooking equipment in main cooking area not clean, manual can and base of can opener not clean, instructed to clean and better maintain,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor not clean rear storage area, under and behind equipment, instructed to clean daily,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tile various areas throughout store, instructed to replace,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Cracked light shields in cooking area, instructed to replace,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Womens locker room not clean, instructed to remove articles thats not being used, instructed to clean and better maintain,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter rear storage area, instructed to clean and better maintain,

  19. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and re caulk worn out caulking around 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen/prep and in deli prep area.

    • 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 floor drain throughout prep areas especially underneath 3 compartment sink in rear produce prep area.

    • 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 missing and heavy water stained ceiling tiles above rear kitchen prep, pierogi/cookie prep and in rear storage area including ceiling tiles inside rear women's employee locker room.----------must clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust build-up above meat prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace lightshields (must provide endcaps) in open display cooler behind deli service area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install exposed hand sink behind deli prep area. Must provide drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink in rear pierogi/cookie prep area and in produce prep area.-------noted pipe leaking inside boiler room. Instructed to fix.--------must repair 2 compartment sink faucet neck with heavy leak in employee lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize rear cleaning supply storage area in rear area. Must remove unnecessary articles and clutter to prevent pest harborage

  20. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and re caulk worn out caulking around 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen/prep and in deli prep area.

    • 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 floor drain throughout prep areas especially underneath 3 compartment sink in rear produce prep area.

    • 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 missing and heavy water stained ceiling tiles above rear kitchen prep, pierogi/cookie prep and in rear storage area including ceiling tiles inside rear women's employee locker room.----------must clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust build-up above meat prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace lightshields (must provide endcaps) in open display cooler behind deli service area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install exposed hand sink behind deli prep area. Must provide drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink in rear pierogi/cookie prep area and in produce prep area.-------noted pipe leaking inside boiler room. Instructed to fix.--------must repair 2 compartment sink faucet neck with heavy leak in employee lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize rear cleaning supply storage area in rear area. Must remove unnecessary articles and clutter to prevent pest harborage.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in freezers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks in deli department, bakery department not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean , need detailed cleaning(crevices). Dairy cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in produce prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, receiving areas under pallets, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear deli prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shields that were missing end caps in produce display cooler, shall be provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  22. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Caulk around 3 compartment sink, in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint in deli department, shall be repaired/replaced).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining( non food contact surfaces of meat wrapping machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Damaged, stained, and missing ceiling tiles in rear storage areas, rear deli storage area, shall be provided).

  23. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee's not washing their hand while changing gloves after changing task(slicing deli meats, touching their clothes, or going to rear back room). mgmt instructed to wash their hands at once.Citation issued 7-38-010(A)Critical violation.

    • 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/observed live flies, and fruit flies(20) in rear receiving area by meat department area, citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint in deli department, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks in meat department, deli department not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of meat wrapping machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep areas, and under storage shelving, under pallets in front storage areas, produce walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Damaged, stained, and missing ceiling tiles in rear storage areas, rear deli storage area, shall be provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield in front display cooler, shall be provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink faucet in deli prep area leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

  24. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Missing light shields in bakery display area shall be provided, light shields in bakery department, deli prep area need cleaning).

  25. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • 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/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had gap on bottom of door ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch, also observed live fruit flies(20+) in rear storage area of bakery department. Citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in deli walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in deli walk in cooler, reach in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Rear storage shelving in bakery department, that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of display shelving/racks in bakery department not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving in kitchen prep area need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under pallets in produce walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving in kitchen areas, and rear receiving areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bakery prep area, deli prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, missing/damaged ceiling tiles in rear deli prep area, receiving areas, locker rooms, shall be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shields that were missing in produce display cooler, shall be provided, light shields that were missing end caps in display coolers, shall be provided. Missing light shields in bakery display area shall be provided, light shields in bakery department, deli prep area need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in meat prep area, walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents (ventilation) in deli prep area, produce prep area need cleaning(detailed). Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, need cleaning.

  26. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remains to be corrected by 2/27/13.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Remains to be corrected by 2/27/13.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remains to be corrected by 2/27/13.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Remains to be corrected by 2/27/13.

  27. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to re caulk worn out caulking with black stain behind 3 compartment sink in meat prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair broken floor baseboard around/inside dairy walk-in cooler.-----------must repair/replace missing floor tiles inside liquor storage room in rear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace sanitizing hose/drain line with black mold like buildup at 3 compartment sink in bakery prep area.--------must provide working drain stoppers at (5) 3 compartment sink on premise.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer for hot holding display unit.

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