Pass

A.P. Deli

1759 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60649

Restaurant ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 2, 2026

A.P. Deli was last inspected on September 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

September 2, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.19// observed rusted storage racks and floors in walk-in cooler, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.instructed to restore to smooth and easy to clean surface or replace and maintain

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.11// noted very slippery floors and food debris on floors throughout kitchen and prep area. Also noted stained ceiling tiles in toilet room. Instructed to deep clean floors and replace all broken/ stained tiles and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-304.11// noted loose mechanical ventilation in toilet room with heavy dust accumulating. Instructed to repair and clean

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13// observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records on site at all times.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) and written clean up procedure on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      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 handsinks in front prep and rear disharea not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times.priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      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: Observed no paper towels at front prep area, rear disharea and toiletroom handsinks. Pic provided a roll of paper towels to inspector but could not supply all handsinks with dryin provisions at time of inspection. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at handsinks at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued is combined with above vioaltion.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Food came from an unapproved source.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 6 containers of packaged banana cake slices in display case for sale in the facility from an unknown unapproved source. Also noted 4 whole cakes (2 german chocolate, 2 pound cakes) stored in walk-in cooler without a business name and address of an approved facility. Manager provided a picture of a receipt without the sources address. Instructed manager to discard and denature said items and to always purchase all food items from an approved source and approved facility. Manager discarded said items during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 11)

      Food obtained from approved source

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks and floors in walk-in cooler, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.instructed to restore to smooth and easy to clean surface or replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted very slippery floors and food debris on floors throughout kitchen and prep area. Also noted stained ceiling tiles in toilet room. Instructed to deep clean floors and replace all broken/ stained tiles and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted loose mechanical ventilation in toilet room with heavy dust accumulating. Instructed to repair and clean

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods with no valid and original city of chicago food service manager holder on site. Informed person in charge a valid and original city of chicago food service certificate and its holder must remain posted on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths on tabletops must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All knives must be stored in a clean sanitized knife holder not in between wall and sink. Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize utensil and store properly

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wall in restroom in need of repair to seal hole. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment and bottom area of fryers to remove grease. Observed rust on storage shelves inside of the walk-in cooler; instructed to remove rust. Observed the walls and floor of the walk-in cooler in need of cleaning; clean and maintain. Some areas of wall and floor also rusted.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the pipe underneath the exposed handsink in the dishwashing area; instructed to repair leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall above the alarm panel; must seal hole in wall. Observed a hole in the wall under the prep table behind the entrance door to the kitchen; instructed to seal opening. Observed water stained ceiling tiles; 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: Observed mop heads and containers stored inside of the exposed handsink in the dishwashing area; instructed to remove and keep sink free of items. Corrected on site.

      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 floors under around and behind all cooking and other kitchen equipment and maintain. Instructed to clean walls around and behind equipment where needed and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vents in the hooded system in need of cleaning above grill; instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training; must verify training with physical copies of all certificates on premises.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training; all certificates must be on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the following in need of cleaning: the exterior surfaces of the fryer, burner, grill, vent system above cooking equipment and shelves inside of the walk-in cooler; clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Items stored inside of the mop sink; instructed to remove and keep sink free and clear.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tile in various areas; instructed to replace where needed.

      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 under and around equipment in need of cleaning; instructed to clean and maintain. Also remove water from floor of walk-in cooler. Clean the fan covers in walk-in cooler to remove small amount of dust, clean vent fan on washroom ceiling to remove dust.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain signed policies on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No complete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain all componets of kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      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: Found 28 deli hoagies sandwiches in front reach in cooler at improper temperature of 51.8 degrees. Instructed manager all premade ready to eat sandwiches must be at 41.0 or below at all times. All sandwiches have been denatured and discarded at this time. 28 @ $6.06 = $169.68 5 lbs critical violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found front reach in cooler for hoagie sandwiches and beverages at improper temperature of 58.5 degrees. All tcs foods have been removed at this time. Cooler being held for inspection. No tcs foods may be stored in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace unit. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusty shelving unit in walk in cooler in of replacing. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All food contact surfaces in need of cleaning to remove all food debris and build up. Instructed to clean all cooking equipment and prep tables to remove all build up.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Employees are scheduled for food handler class instructed to obtain certificates and maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen certificate on site at this time. Instructed to obtain and maintain certificate at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lever to stop up the sink isn't working on the 3 comp (last sink). Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lever to stop up the sink isn't working on the 3 comp (last sink). Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the outside dumpster overflowing with garbage and trash allowing possblie food source for pest. Also lids are in poor repair (missing). Instructed to replace and maintain tight fitting. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the meat slicer in poor repair. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Also not water stained ceiling tiles. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2556779 DATE 6-3-22 AS REQUIRED. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in the bottom of the display cooler in the front. Must clean and maintain dry. Must clean the prep tables and counter tops to remove spill and debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all city certified manager must comply with the allergen training or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates for employees on site. Instructed to provide and maintain on file.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago food service sanitation managers without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chlorine chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles above the hood, near the toliet room, and dish area. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation #53 (observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manger to provide self-closing device on washroom door) not corrected within 90 day time frame on the inspection report #2369721 dated for 04/24/20 . Instructed person in charge that the violation shall now classified as a priority foundation item due to noncompliance. Priority foundation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates for employees on site. Instructed to provide and maintain on file.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago food service sanitation managers without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • 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. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      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 packaged hoagy sandwiches and sliced deli meat not labeled and dated in display and walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to properly date all refrigerated ready to eat tcs food held more than 24 hours with date by which food is to be sold, consumed, or discarded. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on prep tables, window ledges and rolling carts. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to 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 washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manger to provide self-closing device on washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to replace 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 excessive clutter inside utility sink. Instructed manager to remove all items from utility sink 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 dust buildup on filter in ventilation hood. Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All food handlers must provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago food service sanitation managers without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • 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. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler answering phone and preparing sandwiches without washing hands between tasks. All food handlers must wash hands before changing gloves to initiate tasks that involves working with food. Priority 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge/food handler washing hands in 3-compartment sink. All food handlers shall wash hands in an approved hand washing sink and may not wash hands in sink used for food preparation or warewashing. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 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: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide paper towels for proper hand drying. Prioirty foundation 7-38-030(c)

      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 packaged hoagy sandwiches and sliced deli meat not labeled and dated in display and walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to properly date all refrigerated ready to eat tcs food held more than 24 hours with date by which food is to be sold, consumed, or discarded. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on prep tables, window ledges and rolling carts. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to 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 washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manger to provide self-closing device on washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to replace 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 excessive clutter inside utility sink. Instructed manager to remove all items from utility sink 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 dust buildup on filter in ventilation hood. Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All food handlers must provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago food service sanitation managers without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      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: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located at the hand washing sink inside of the toilet room nor at the hand washing sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers inside of the reach in freezers. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed city of chicago food service sanitation managers without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.