Falcon Fuel
7600-7606 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620
Grocery Store ZIP 60620 Risk 2 (Medium)
Out of business · as of May 11, 2026
Falcon Fuel was last inspected on May 11, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
May 11, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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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 the rear storage shelving and the interior of the ice cream display freezer dirty. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the washroom fixtures and floors
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors dirty in the following areas: sell floor under chip display racks, in the dish washing area and in the rear storage area. Also clean the floor drains through out to prevent breeding place for pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
10 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along the bottom of the front door; must make door tight fitting to prevent insect entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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 remove rust from some walk-in cooler shelving units.must eliminate crates used for food storage on the sales floor, rear storage, and 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 provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and dust build up from coffee station cabinets and shelving units, walk-in cooler shelving unit, pop sleeves, fan guard covers, interior and exterior of all reach-in coolers and freezers, and service counter shelving units.must defrost ice cream freezer
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid on garbage cans in toilet rooms.
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: Must seal hole in floor near electrical box and gap in floor along wall base behind storage.
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 dirt and dust build up from walk-in cooler walls and ceiling, door and walls in prep area, dish washing area.
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 provides a hooking system to hang wet mops.
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 and food buildup from floor under, around, and along wall bases on sales floor, rear storage area, and walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying devices at hand sinks in prep area, rear dish washing area, and customers toilet-room paper towels were provided during inspection. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)
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 soap at hand sinks in rear dish washing area, and customers toilet room soap was provided during inspection. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)(consolidated violation)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood source
Food came from an unapproved source.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs ready-to-eat foods from an unapproved source such as 9 lbs. Banana & strawberry puddings.2lbs. Taffy grapes on display for sale. The product was discarded by the manager. Must provides a liable receipt from an approved supplier. 11lbs. $106.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 11)
Food obtained from approved source
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 15 mice droppings on shelving units, floor underneath rear storage shelving unit, along wall base near electrical panel.also evidence of appx. 30 or more live small flies on walls and flying around both toilet rooms. Must remove droppings and clean and sanitize areas; recommended to have a pest control operator treat premises on or after 11/7/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of front door must make door tight fitting to prevent insect entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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 remove rust from some walk-in cooler shelving units.must eliminate crates used for food storage on the sales floor, rear storage, and 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 provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and dust build up from coffee station cabinets and shelving units, walk-in cooler shelving unit, pop sleeves, fan guard covers, interior and exterior of all reach-in coolers and freezers, and service counter shelving units.must defrost ice cream freezer.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid on garbage cans in toilet rooms.
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: Must seal hole in floor near electrical box and gap in floor along wall base behind storage.
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 dirt and dust build up from walk-in cooler walls and ceiling, door and walls in prep area, dish washing area.
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 provides a hooking system to hang wet mops.
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 and food buildup from floor under, around, and along wall bases on sales floor, rear storage area, and walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. (priority foundation 7-38-012)
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR NEAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICER, WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS, POP & JUICE SLEEVES, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS. MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN LEFT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food managers valid certificate posted while tcs food prepared and served(ground beef,italian beef,etc). A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. (priority foundation 7-38-012)( citation issued)
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
7 critical17 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no 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 signs at hand sink near coffee station, in left employee bathroom, and in warewashing area. Must provide and maintain.
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: Must install a hand sink in rear storage area near ice machine with hot and cold running water. If you continue to bag ice for sale in this area or bag in front prep area. (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 handwashing sink in prep area not accessible. Spatulas and rags inside sink. Handwashing sink in warewashing area not accessible, pans on top of sink. No hand towels at hand sink in prep area, left washroom, and dish area. Instructed to provide signage and towels. Employee provided during inspection. (priority foundation violation 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 paper towels at hand sink at in prep area, left washroom, and dish area. Instructed to provide and maintain. (priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) (consolidated violation).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood source
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods on sale in display cooler adulterated (moldy grapes). 3lbs, $18. Manager discarded and denatured the grapes. (priority violation 7-38-005)(cos). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 13)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site while tcs foods prepared and served. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site. (priority foundation violation 7-38-005). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. Instructed to label condiments.
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 no pest control log book on site. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site for verification. (priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c)). Citation issued.
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 approximately 50 small live fly activity in prep area, back storage area, and dish washing area, sales floor, and left restroom. Observed approximately 40 mice droppings: back storage room (water bottle shelf, floors/ledges in electrical area), ledges on windowsill behind chip display. Observed approximately 5-7 live large flies in prep area and sales floor. Instructed to contact pest control, clean, and maintain. (priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a)). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth stored on counter in coffee area. Instructed to hold in chemical sanitizer solution while not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored on beverage shelf in rear storage area. Instructed to provide clean storage container and maintain.
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 use utensils stored in large container, not inverted. Instructed to invert and maintain.
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 boxes stored on floor near prep area and inside reach in cooler. Must provide adequate shelving units to elevate articles off of floor. Must remove rust from some shelving units in 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: Observed missing handle on ice cream freezer. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site. (priority foundation violation 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 clean debris build up on interior panel of ice machine, meat slicer, walk in cooler-fan guard covers, pop & juice sleeves, coffee station area, service counter shelving units. Must defrost ice cream freezers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in left washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed garbage overflowing in outside dumpster, garbage on ground. Instructed to clean and maintain tight fitting lid. (priority foundation violation 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 debris build up on walls in prep area and dry storage area
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 damaged floor tiles at service counter, missing ceiling tiles in left washroom. Observed unfinished wood platform on prep area floor. Must make surface smooth and easy to clean.
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 carpet runner on floor in food prep area. Must remove to make floors easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed air conditioning unit leaking onto floor in sales area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted while tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies. Must provide and maintain.priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior panel of ice machine, dust buildup on bases of coolers and freezers, spills on shelves and cabinets in beverage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary articles, milk crates, etc in front beverage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation in customer washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when ground beef (159.6f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies. Must provide and maintain.priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior panel of ice machine, dust buildup on bases of coolers and freezers, spills on shelves and cabinets in beverage area. Instructed manager 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: Observed front two lids missing on outside garbage dumpster. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Priority foundation 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: Observed trash and debris on floor inside walk-in cooler and in rear storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary articles, milk crates, etc in front beverage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation in customer washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when ground beef (159.6f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical11 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)
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 signs at hand sinks.must provide and maintain.
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: Must install a hand sink in rear storage area near ice machine with hot and cold running water.if you continue to bag ice for sale in this area or bag in front prep area.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date markings on tcs ready to eat foods being held for more than 24 hours in coolers.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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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.
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 an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door .must make door tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard in between hand sink and 3- compartment sink.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate boxes used for garbage and provide garbage cans.must provide adequate shelving units to elevate articles off of floor.must remove rust from some shelving units in 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 provide sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on interior panel of ice machine,walk in cooler-fan guard covers,pop & juice sleeves,coffee station area,service counter shelving units.must defrost ice cream freezers.
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: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles at service counter,stained & missing ceiling tiles in dish washing area & sales floor,damaged wall at mop sink.
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 build up on walls in dish washing area and walk in cooler.
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 excessive trash and debris from floor under storage shelves in rear storage area,walk in cooler.
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 articles off of floor and away from walls in toilet room 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 replace cracked light shield in dish washing area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers 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
3 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: Clean and/or paint metal shelving units in rear storage room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment. All stock must be stored elevated 6 inches off floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter in rear storage area in need of removal. Must correct and maintain.
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler found holding at inadequate temperature, air temperature recorded at 45.7f. Innstructed to keep air temperature of unit at 40 degrees or below. All products found at improper temperature voluntarily removed from unit. Citation issued-critical 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Milk-45.9f, yogurt-46.6f, eggs-46.1f- all potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 40 degrees or below. All products found at improper temperatures voluntarily denatured & discarded. Citation issued-critical 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint raw wood shelves in rear storzge area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean and/or paint metal shelving units in rear storage room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment. All stock must be stored elevated 6 inches off floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT AREA WHERE WASHROOMS, 3 COMP. & MOP SINK ARE LOCATED AND BY DOOR LEADING INTO FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Re-install handsink for handwashing that was taken out. Citation issued-serious 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint raw wood shelves in rear storzge area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean and/or paint metal shelving units in rear storage room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment. All stock must be stored elevated 6 inches off floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean walls in front area where washrooms, 3 comp. & mop sink are located and by door leading into front service counter area. Clean debris from light shields where present.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.