North Loop Market
300 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
Grocery Store ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 15, 2026
North Loop Market was last inspected on June 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
June 15, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink in the front in need of a splash guard on the left side of the sink due to there being a prep station right next to it.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the gasket seal at the low reach prep station in the front foodservice area broken and worn. 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: Observed a build up of ice around the walk in freezer door. Instructed to clear and maintain. Also observed the fan covers in all of the walk in units in need of a detail cleaning from dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the three compartment sink sprayer. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · 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 present with city of chicago certified manager certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing sink stoppers for the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain 3 adequate working sink stoppers.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize rear storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate stock items off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.
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 missing ceiling tile in the rear dishwashing 3-compartment sink area.instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation cover at rear dishwashing 3-compartment sink area to remove excessive accumulation of dusts 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: No city of chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (del meats, chicken salad,soup etc.) is being prepared and served to customers.instructed person-in-charge that a city of chicago certified food service manager must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.instructed to comply and post original certificate as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the lower reach in unit near the meat slicers gasket seal coming loose from the door of the unit. 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: Observed the lower shelving in the front food service area with a build up of dirt and small debris. Instructed to clean and maintain area as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect feeding.
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 milk crates being used to store items in the deep freezer and walk in. Instructed to remove all crates, provide proper shelving to elevate items at least six inches from the floor.
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 a build up of dirt and spillage under the rear storage shelving. Instructed to raise shelving at least six inches from the floor, clean and maintain area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Obstructed hand wash sink at dish room, found a large salad spinner placed in hand wash sink. Instructed manager to keep all hand wash sinks free from any obstruction. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No working food probe thermometer on site, instructed manager to obtain good working food thermometer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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: found several packaged foods ( potato, pasta, eggs salads, deli sandwiches) at grab and go cooler missing food allergen and required labels. Instructed manager to provide proper labels that includes ( name of facility, ingredients, allergens, sell by date and food weight). priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted 3-comp sink taped with aluminum tape at the right compartment. instructed to remove tag and provide smooth surface that's easy to clean.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Damaged cooler door gaskets at front prep cooler, instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, eggs....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers for 3 compartment sink on site. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install grease trap in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on wall and ceiling in deli area. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust accumulation from fan vents in walk in cooler/freezer, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles in rear storage area, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must install hooks for mops to dry properly, instructed to maintain.
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 burned out light in rear storage, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on coffee machine attached to water line in rear dish washing area. Instructed to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Repeat core violation. See violation #60.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on coffee machine attached to water line in rear dish washing area. Instructed to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 previous core violations from report #2356639 on 1/14/2020 not corrected: " packaged salad and sandwiches not labeled properly. Instructed to provide name and address of facility, weight, ingredients, allergens, sell by date." and "no allergen training certificate for food service managers. Instructed to obtain." instructed to correct previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Repeat core violation. See violation #60.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 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: No written employee health policy on site, instructed to obtain. ( no citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Bulk deli meat at front deli station not dated, instructed to date ( no citation issued)
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: Packaged salad and sandwiches not labeled properly. Instructed to provide name and address of facility, weight, ingredients, allergens, sell by date.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service managers. Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical1 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: No written employee health policy on site, instructed to obtain. ( no 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 management has removed exposed hand wash sink from rear dish area and placed it in the front prep area. Discussed with management that facility was licensed as having 2 exposed hand wash sinks, one in front prep area and one in rear dish area, and must comply with these requirements. Instructed management to install and maintain a hand wash sink capable of delivering hot water under pressure in rear dish area and maintain exposed hand wash sink in front prep area without further alterations. 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 hand wash signage at front prep area exposed sink. Must install and maintain.
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: Bulk deli meat at front deli station not dated, instructed to date ( no citation issued)
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: Packaged salad and sandwiches not labeled properly. Instructed to provide name and address of facility, weight, ingredients, allergens, sell by date.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service managers. Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site, instructed to obtain. ( no 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: No hand wash sink in front prep/ deli station area. Sink was removed. Also coffee machine located in rear stock room where there are no sinks available near by, instructed manager to re-install hand wash sink and relocate coffee maker to front prep area. Priority foundation violation 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: Bulk deli meat at front deli station not dated, instructed to date ( no citation issued)
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Improper thawing for frozen soup bags, observed using hot water to thaw at 3-comp sink. Instructed to use proper thawing methods.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Inaccurate food metal stem thermometer, instructed to use good working ones.( no 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: Packaged salad and sandwiches not labeled properly. Instructed to provide name and address of facility, weight, ingredients, allergens, sell by date.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service managers. Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed all food prepackaged needs to have proper labeling including name of product, ingredinets of product and name and address where product was purchased.
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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: Observed floor of wlak in cooler under food storage shelving unclean with food debrsi. Clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tile not in place above 3 compartment sink. Restore and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed light sheild needed on light in walk in freezer. Install and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermoemter in meat and cheese cooler near wine. Install and maitnain thermometer
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All food items need to be elevatedd at least 6 inches off floor of walk in freezer at all times. Observed lettuce on floor and other food items. Elevate all food items on pro.per shelving. Observed cleaning supplies need to be kept in desiganted area. Hang all mops after use.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside prep area and dish wash exposed hand wash bowls. Must clean interior of hand wash bowls and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink right side compartment drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Rear storage room floor and outside of east walk in cooler cluttered. Must elevate all items off floor or remove items, must be able to clean floor under and around items.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear hair restraints.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must re caulk along the splash guard of the 3 compartment sink. Caulk worn out with black moldy like substance.
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Install an exposed hand sink in the dish washing area with cold and hot running water under city pressure and provide paper towel and hand soap. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Must install a divider or sliding door on the east and west side of the deli section to protect from any customer going in to prep area. Serious violation 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: Must re caulk along the splash guard of the 3 compartment sink. Caulk worn out with black moldy like substance.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must seal the gap around the pipe by the 3 compartment area close to the walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Unnecessary clutter inside the furnace room. Must organize, elevate all items/articles off the floor and discard unused items,articles to prevent rodent/insects harborage.
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