Pass

Moon Star Grocery

729-733 W 69th St, Chicago, IL 60621

Grocery Store ZIP 60621 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 11, 2026

Moon Star Grocery was last inspected on February 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

February 11, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted cutting board in kitchen with deep stains and cuts. Instructed to restoreto a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and sealing or replace and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted top of chest freezer in kitchen worn. Instructed to seal and maintain a smooth and easy to clean surface.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training for all certified food managers. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found dry food storage containers not labeled in storage area; instructed to label and maintain with name of product inside of container (flour, corn meal etc).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following: interior bottom of fryers, exterior surfaces of fryers and grill, clean area under grill, clean exterior of deep freezer, clean inside of refrigeration units where needed, clean fan covers inside of walk-in cooler to remove dust observed.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The exposed handsink in the self serve coffee area is draining slowly; instructed to correct so that sink drains properly.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observced some water stained and damaged ceiling tile in washroom; instructed to replace tile where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain walls and floors around under and behind cooking equipment, under storage shelves on selling floor, remove dust from ceiling vents where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge has no food allergen training certificate as required; instructed to obtain. (mohammed abdullah)

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found dry food storage containers not labeled in storage area; instructed to label and maintain with name of product inside of container (flour, corn meal etc).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found rodent activity on premises. Observed 60 or more mouse droppings on the floor under the potato chip storage shelf against the wall and on the floor in the rear storage area under the dry ingredients (flour, corn meal); instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a live cat, litter box and scratching pole on site in rear storage area where foods are stored. The person in charge says that the cat belongs to a friend that is out of town. Instructed that no live animals are allowed on premises and that the cat must be removed. Priority foundation violation 7-40-060 citation issued. Corrected on site.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following: interior bottom of fryers, exterior surfaces of fryers and grill, clean area under grill, clean exterior of deep freezer, clean inside of refrigeration units where needed, clean fan covers inside of walk-in cooler to remove dust observed.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The exposed handsink in the self serve coffee area is draining slowly; instructed to correct so that sink drains properly.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed used standing mop water in bucket in rear storage area; instructed to dispose of water when done cleaning.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observced some water stained and damaged ceiling tile in washroom; instructed to replace tile where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain walls and floors around under and behind cooking equipment, under storage shelves on selling floor, remove dust from ceiling vents where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge has no food allergen training certificate as required; instructed to obtain. (mohammed abdullah)

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

      Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

      Inspector’s note: Upon entering the store i observed the employee on duty (person in charge) smoking a cigarette behind the front serving counter. Instructed that no smoking is allowed inside premises at any time. Citation issued under the clean indoor air ordinance 7-38-015 first offense.

      Official wording (code 62)

      Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violations from report #2573554 dated 04/03/2023 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct/maintain the following: #10-observed the facility missing the required handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain. #39-observed an open 15-25 lb bag of sugar stored in the cabinet at the self-service coffee station. Instructed to properly store said sugar to avoid contaminating the food product and maintain. #49-observed the microwave at the rear dry storage area with severe food debris build up and food splatters. Also, the insta pot (where the rice is cooked) stored on the shelving unit at the food prep area with food debris build up and not maintain. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 40 rodent droppings on the lower surface of the deep fryers in the food prep area. Instructed to remove all droppings, detail clean, sanitize and maintain area. Recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee in the food prep area not wearing a hair restaint. Instructed to wear a hair restraint when in the food prep area and when preparing/serving food. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the can opener in the rear with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain can opener.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the chest freezer in the prep area with thick ice build up and food/dirt on the lower service. Instructed to remove ice build up, clean and maintain freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the trash receptacle in the toilet room overflowing. Instructed to clean and maintain toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles above the walk in cooler and in the food prep area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the corners, inside the walk in cooler, under/around the cooking/cooling equipments with dirt, food, grease and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the floors in the rear and front throughout. Also must clean and maintain vents in the toilet room and in the front storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed the facility missing the required handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed an open 15-25 lb bag of sugar stored in the cabinet at the self-service coffee station. Instructed to properly store said sugar to avoid contaminating the food product and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the shelving unit where the flour is stored at the rear dry food storage area with flour debris and not maintained. Instructed to clean and maintain said unit.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed the microwave at the rear dry storage area with severe food debris build up and food splatters. Also, the insta pot (where the rice is cooked) stored on the shelving unit at the food prep area with food debris build up and not maintain. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed the receptacle in the employee toilet room missing the lid. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed the floors behind the cooking equipment with slight grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain said floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while the time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the facility missing the required handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Instructed must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25-40 mice droppings in following areas: dishwashing area near the grease trap, in food prep area on the shelving units where the microwave, food products, and cooking equipment was stored, at the front display area on the side of the ice storage freezer, and in the shelving units at the front service counter. Instructed to remove droppings, clean, and snitize all affected areas and maintain. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an open 15-25 lb bag of sugar stored in the cabinet at the self-service coffee station. Instructed to properly store said sugar to avoid contaminating the food product and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving unit where the flour is stored at the rear dry food storage area with flour debris and not maintained. Instructed to clean and maintain said unit.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the microwave at the rear dry storage area with severe food debris build up and food splatters. Also, the insta pot (where the rice is cooked) stored on the shelving unit at the food prep area with food debris build up and not maintain. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the receptacle in the employee toilet room missing the lid. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors behind the cooking equipment with slight grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain said floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry food storage bins not labeled with the common name of foods. Instructed to always label all dry food storage bins with the common name of foods.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed thermometer stored in the wall. Instructed to properly store thermometers and do not store thermometers in the walls.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Observed the door jams of the reach in cooler with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of the ice cream reach in freezer with accumulated ice build up and debris. Instructed to clean all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors with excessive accumulated grease debris under and around the grease trap by the 3 compartment sink and behind the cooking equipment on the floor and on the pipes. Instructed to clean all. 6-201.11 observed water damaged walls in the public toilet room and on the ceiling tiles in the rear by the employee toilet room. Instructed to replace all water damaged walls and ceiling tiles. 6-501.114 observed items stored on the ground under the dry storage shelves in the rear. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and store everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and handled. Instructed person in charge to obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate or do not handle any tcs foods until a food service sanitation manager arrives on site. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation written under violation #2.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision at the hand washing sink located in the toilet room. Instructed to always provide a hand drying provision such as paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed two hand washing sinks (coffee prep, public toilet room) not properly working due to a plumbing leak in the wall. Instructed to repair so that said hand washing sinks are properly working at all times with adequate hot and cold running water. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed accumulated food debris on the deli slicer. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry food storage bins not labeled with the common name of foods. Instructed to always label all dry food storage bins with the common name of foods.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity. Observed about 10 rodent droppings around the hot water heater located in the rear of the facility. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed thermometer stored in the wall. Instructed to properly store thermometers and do not store thermometers in the walls.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Observed the door jams of the reach in cooler with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of the ice cream reach in freezer with accumulated ice build up and debris. Instructed to clean all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the ground under the dry storage shelves in the rear. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and store everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors with excessive accumulated grease debris under and around the grease trap by the 3 compartment sink and behind the cooking equipment on the floor and on the pipes. Instructed to clean all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed water damaged walls in the public toilet room and on the ceiling tiles in the rear by the employee toilet room. Instructed to replace all water damaged walls and ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and handled. Instructed person in charge to obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate or do not handle any tcs foods until a food service sanitation manager arrives on site. Instructed a city of chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no employee health policy as required. Instructed manager to comply and maintain sign copy on site at all times or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the outer front door. Must repair and maintain tight fitting to prevent entry point for pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint on raw wood shelving inside the walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leaking pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the fixtures in the customers washroom dirty. Must clean and sanitize as needed.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the following areas to remove debris, spills and/or grease: prep area, rear storage area, walk in cooler and washrooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Filter above the cooking equipment need cleaning to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all city certified manager must have allergen training as required or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical10 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: The pic doesn't have a food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation )

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • 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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomit & diarrhea .must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 15lbs. Sliced cooked gyros meat 46.8f-50.5.,40lbs. Raw quartered chicken 52.5f.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.)f or below.appx. 55lbs. $60.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 4- door reach in freezer at 66.0f with tcs foods stored inside.a held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired fax or email a letter when ready.must have freezer at 0.0f or below.(cos)(priority 7-38-005). Air temperature is now -7.0f.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • 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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1-2" gap along bottom of front exit door.must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelving units at service counter and walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from beverage service counter,walk in cooler -fan guard covers.must defrost chest freezer on sales floor.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles on sales floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall near rear door.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from wall near front counter on sales floor(slushie machine)

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: 1.Wearing a face covering in public places or when working. Any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering (a mask or cloth face-covering) shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a face-covering when in a public place and unable to maintain a six-foot social distance. Face-coverings are required in public indoor spaces such as stores. OBSERVED APPX. 20 OR MORE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Stay at Home; Social Distancing Requirements; and Essential Businesses and Operations 15. Social Distancing, Face Covering, and PPE Requirements. OBSERVED APPX. 20 OR MORE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING FACE MASK AND NO SOCIAL DISTANCING FLOOR MARKINGS PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (italian beef,sliced gyros meat,ground beef,etc) must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(cos)manager arrived on site at 12:52 p.m.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates on site for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for all food managers.must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK OR MOVE COFFEE TO FOOD PREP AREA WHERE A HAND SINK IS LOCATED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK OR MOVE COFFEE TO FOOD PREP AREA WHERE A HAND SINK IS LOCATED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER FRONT PREP TABLE, BOTH TOILET ROOMS, FURNACE ROOM, AND ON THE SHELVES IN THE CUSTOMER AREA ON THE CHIP SHELVES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SHELVES. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served. City of chicago food service manager shall be present at all times tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  12. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Facility does not have written policy and procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Facility must obtain and maintain policy and procedure. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005. No Citation Issue

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing date marking on temperature controlled food in reach in coolers. Informed person in charge to always date mark all TCS food with prepare date and discard date. Priority Foundation 7-38-005. No Citation Issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed Chip display case soiled. Must replace soiled display cases.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed Facility both employee restrooms doors not self closing and open during operation. Must obtain and install self closing device on both doors and keep door close during hour of operation, maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility does not have required allergen training certification for food handlers. Facility must obtain and maintain certification. Priority Foundation Violation. No Citation issued

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Facility does not have written policy and procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Facility must obtain and maintain policy and procedure. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005. No Citation Issue

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink in employee restrooms not stocked with hand soap, hand cleaning liquid or paper towels. Person in charge obtain and maintained hand cleaning liquid and paper towels for hand sink. Facility must maintain hand soap for hand sink at all times. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-030 (C) Citation Issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing date marking on temperature controlled food in reach in coolers. Informed person in charge to always date mark all TCS food with prepare date and discard date. Priority Foundation 7-38-005. No Citation Issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed Facility with grease trap overflowing water is draining on floor when three compartment sink water is drained. Food handler has to drain sinks slowly. Facility must repair and maintain grease trap for proper waste transport. Priority Violation 7-38-030. Citation Issued

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed Chip display case soiled. Must replace soiled display cases.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed Facility both employee restrooms doors not self closing and open during operation. Must obtain and install self closing device on both doors and keep door close during hour of operation, maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Facility does not have required allergen training certification for food handlers. Facility must obtain and maintain certification. Priority Foundation Violation. No Citation issued

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused articles and equipment outside rear door to prevent pest harborage(shelving).

  15. Fail

    License · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler not operable, instructed manager to repair. Walk-in cooler must maintain 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • 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: No pest control log book available. Instructed manager to provide log book. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: No commercial dumpster available. Instructed manager to provide commercial dumpster for proper waste disposal. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all raw wood surfaces on front counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install mechanical ventilation in rear washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused articles and equipment outside rear door to prevent pest harborage(shelving, boards, construction materials, etc)

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.