Celina Deli
5089 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Grocery Store ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Dec 22, 2025
Celina Deli was last inspected on December 22, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
December 22, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing of frozen fish placed on top of freezer unit. Instructed to use proper thawing methods such as using refrigeration, under cool running water. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease and dust on hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site during time of inspection. Instructed that all managers must complete training and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in rear dry storage area near water heater(buckets, cardboard). Observed items stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.
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 water damaged ceiling tile in front counter area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
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: Observed no valid city of chicago food service manager certificate on site at the inspection. Instructed person in charge that certified manager as well as valid original certificate must be on site all times tcs foods (sliced ham, kraut) are being prepared or served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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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 build-up of rust on prep table in rear dishwashing area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all rust 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: Observed no covered receptacle in the restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint in washroom on ceiling and wall. Observed broken tile on washroom floor near toilet. Instructed the person in charge to repair all areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed a variety of ready to eat sausages and hams unrefrigerated on countertop and offered for sale at improper temperatures ranging from 65.0f-72.0f. Instd to maintain cold foods under refrigeration at 41f or below at all times. Product discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 20lbs $100 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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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: Rusty shelves in rear prep area. Instd to remove rust and maintain surfaces a smooth, even, and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general 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 employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
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: Variety of foods (cooked pork, cooked cooked soup, deli meats, etc) not properly labeled, dated. Refrigerated, ready to eat tcs food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Lightshields missing for lights in rear prep area. Instd to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical1 general 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 employee health policy on site. Must provide employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed vomit and diarrhea policy on site, but kit incomplete. Must provide all items as outlined in the posted policy. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cooked food wasn’t cooled quickly enough.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooked chicken and fried cabbage rolls sitting on top of display case at front customer counter. Found chicken @ 109.4F - 117.3F; and fried cabbage rolls @ 109.4F-114.1F. Instructed all TCS foods must be held at 41F or less, or 135F at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 12lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates total cost to be $50. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 20)
Proper cooling time and temperature
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed prepped TCS foods in the walk in cooler without proper labels. Must properly label all prepped, TCS foods with discard date. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cracked glass on dairy display case cooler door. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Deli cooler display case glass door in poor repair, cracked glass. Instd to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink in rear prep area\dishwashing. Instd to install exposed handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to meet proper requirements
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Over 50 mice droppings scattered along wall base under storage and display shelves. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Violation 7-38-020 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Variety of pre packaged soups not properly labeled or dated. Instd to properly label.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Deli cooler display case glass door in poor repair, cracked glass. Instd to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink in rear prep area\dishwashing. Instd to install exposed handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to meet proper requirements.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair the cold water handle at the exposed handwashing sink.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 50 mouse droppings on the floor of the rear prep area, storage area and washroom. Must clean and remove the droppings. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.
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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: Remove the cardboard from the floor in the rear prep area and walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair the cold water handle at the exposed handwashing sink.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Cooked tray of chicken at improper temperature of 53.4f. Mgr states cooked yesterday. All product voluntarily disposed of and denatured at this time. Approx 10lbs $40 value. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling potentially hazardous foods (deli meat, soup, etc). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Clean multi use equipment improperly stored (cutting boards next to handsink). Instd to store properly.
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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: Lightshields in front prep area not clean. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Fryer in rear without ventilation. Instd to remove fryers of provide proper ventilation.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector’s note: Soiled and clean linens improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Observed tongs within food product. Keep tongs out of food product so that handle of product does not contaminate food.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed 1st door glass cooler closest to register with cracked glass. Repair or replace cracked glass and maintain glass door.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: Glass cracked on deli counter taped up at this time must repair also wooden prep table worn must repair behind deli counter
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean bottom compartments of deli and meat counter has food debris inside compartments also clean ventilation in rear kitchen area of grease and provide a filter inside
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from inspection report#549343 date 05-16-2011 not corrected(38)deep fryers in rear without ventilation instructed to provide proper ventilation instructed to correct violation serious citation issued 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Glass cracked on deli counter taped up at this time must repair also wooden prep table worn must repair behind deli counter
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean bottom compartments of deli and meat counter has food debris inside compartments also clean ventilation in rear kitchen area of grease and provide a filter inside
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Stock on floor. Elevate 6 inches.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Deep fryers in rear without ventilation. Instd to provide proper ventilation.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP,WALK IN COOLER DOOR,.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE & PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ONLOWER DOOR OF DISPLAY UNIT.,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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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: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,WALL IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT 48.2 F. WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT SUCH AS CABBAGE ROLLS 47.3 F-50.0 F,PORK CHOPS 48.9 F-49.1 F,HAMBURGER 47.1 F-47.3 F,SALMON 46.4 F,CHICKEN 47.8 F,COLE SLAW 52.3 F, POTATO SALAD 51.9 F,SOLE FILLET 52.3 F. NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. PRODUCT WAS PREPARED ON 8/6/10.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX 69LBS. $176.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #160927 6/19/09 #30 MUST LABEL BAKED GOODS,SOUPS AND OTHER FOODS PREPARED & PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP,WALK IN COOLER DOOR,.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE & PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ONLOWER DOOR OF DISPLAY UNIT.,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,WALL IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.