Local Market
2101 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649
Grocery Store ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 25, 2026
Local Market was last inspected on September 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
September 25, 2026 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
36 inspections on record
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16 observed multiple tcs foods items in a hot holding display unit that was not turned on during the inspection. At the time of the inspection there was about 10 lbs of cooked salmon at 80f, about 12 lbs of cooked tilapia at 119f, about 10 lbs of cooked catfish at 82f, about 10 lbs of cooked shrimp at 84, and about 10 lbs of boiled tilapia at 86f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all hot holding tcs foods at 135f or above at all times. Employee discarded said tcs foods during the inspection. About $520 worth of tcs foods products discarded during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16 observed cold holding tcs foods at inadequate cold holding temperatures located in a cold holding unit; observed about 5 lbs of egg salad at 51f and about 5 lbs of crab salad at 53f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Employee discarded said tcs foods during the inspection priority violation. About $100 worth of cold tcs foods discarded during the inspection. Citation issued under violation #21.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed the labels on the prepackaged ready to eat foods (salad, soup, sandwiches, and cooked meals) without labels containing the ingredients. Instructed to add all ingredients to the labels of prepackaged ready to eat foods.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a male food handler with a beard and without a beard guard while prepping foods. Instructed to provide beard guards for male food handlers with beards.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed the interior of the fryers with accumuated grease debris. Instructed to clean.
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: 5-501.17 observed the lid is missing on the receptacle inside of the women employee's toilet room that is located on the second floor. Instructed to replace lid.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed the labels on the prepackaged ready to eat foods (salad, soup, sandwiches, and cooked meals) without labels containing the ingredients. Instructed to add all ingredients to the labels of prepackaged ready to eat foods.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed no written procedure for clean in place equipment that is on site such as the large mixing bowls, the meat grinders and the juicing machine. Instructed to provide a written procedure on washing rinsing and sanitizing clean in place equipment.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 observed a majority of the handwashing sinks in all food prep areas without a hand drying provision such as paper towels. Instructed to provide a hand drying provision such as paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-203.11 observed three handwashing sinks not turning on located in the vegetable prep room, prepared foods prep area and in the raw meat prep area. Instructed to repair and ensure all handwashing sinks are properly functioning at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation above.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:1) observed cooked pizza at inadequate hot holding temperatures located in the prepared foods prep area; at the time of the inspection about 2 lbs of pizza was being held under a heat lamp at temperatures ranging from 80f-82f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all hot holding tcs foods at 135f or above at all times. Manager discard said tcs food during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed cold tcs foods at inadequate cold holding temperatures in the deli prepared foods prep area. At the time of the inspection about 4 lbs of turkey meat was at 53f, about 1/2 lb of sliced tomatoes was at 50f, about 6 lbs of chopped lettuce was at 50f and about 3 lbs of sliced cheese was at 49f. Instructed to discard and denature and always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Manager discarded said tcs foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued under violation above.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site that properly takes temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed the labels on the prepackaged ready to eat foods (salad, soup, sandwiches, and cooked meals) without labels containing the ingredients. Instructed to add all ingredients to the labels of prepackaged ready to eat foods.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 50 rodent droppings in various areas of the rear storage hallway, about 50 rodent droppings under the cashier register at the prepared foods prep area, about 20 rodent droppings under the prepared foods front 3 compartment sink and about 10 live small flies flying in various food prep areas. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, 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
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed an insect light stationed on the wall of a food prep area with items such as containers and racks stored under the insect light. Instructed to remove all items and do not store anything under insect light traps.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed single use containers not inverted to protect from possible contamination. Instructed to invert all single use containers.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed no written procedure for clean in place equipment that is on site such as the large mixing bowls, the meat grinders and the juicing machine. Instructed to provide a written procedure on washing rinsing and sanitizing clean in place equipment.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the meat packaging machine with accumulated old raw meat debris on various areas of the machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the ground in the rear storage area. Instructed to elevate everything at lease 6 inches from the ground when storing. Observed items stored on crates. Instructed to remove crates and only use adequate shelving.
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: 6-201.11 observed rust on some shelves in the raw meat food prep area. Instructed to remove rust or replace shelf.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
9 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed reach in coolers without thermometers. Instructed to obtain and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed sponges and scrub brush in bakery department worn and discolored with large amounts of debris. Instructed to discard and maintain in good order at all times.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: All clean utensils must be stored in a clean sanitized bin to prevent any contamination when not in use. Instructed to have bins cleaned and sanitized at all times.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up at the blade area. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: All cutting boards in all service departments in need of replacing. Worn discolored or deep cuts. Instructed to replace and maintain in good order at all times.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leaks at large ice machine, handsink in fish department and meat department cutting room in need of repairing. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Interior garbage wall area inside store in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris and splatter. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Air vent in meat cutting room in need of repair. Leaking instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical16 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed various handsinks in production areas with either no soap or hand towels. Instructed manager to provide soap and towels at all times to adequately wash hands. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed reach in coolers without thermometers. Instructed to obtain and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approx 40-50 mouse dropping along grocery room back wall, along meat dept back wall in bakery back room. Instructed to detail clean contact pest control for service and remove all unnecessary articles. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed sponges and scrub brush in bakery department worn and discolored with large amounts of debris. Instructed to discard and maintain in good order at all times.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: All clean utensils must be stored in a clean sanitized bin to prevent any contamination when not in use. Instructed to have bins cleaned and sanitized at all times.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up at the blade area. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: All cutting boards in all service departments in need of replacing. Worn discolored or deep cuts. Instructed to replace and maintain in good order at all times.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leaks at large ice machine, handsink in fish department and meat department cutting room in need of repairing. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Interior garbage wall area inside store in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris and splatter. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Air vent in meat cutting room in need of repair. Leaking instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: The following previous core violations not corrected from aug 21, 2024, rept#2600506 #37 found bulk storage containers in the kitchen area not labeled; instructed to label container with the name of the product inside of the container #49 instructed to clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipment, prep tables and some shelves inside of walk-in units. Instructed to clean vent fan covers in walk-in units where needed to remove dust. #51 observed the exposed handsink in the bakery serving area draining slowly; instructed to correct. #55 instructed to clean the floor drains under sinks where needed. Instructed to clean the floors under cooking equipment where needed to remove grease, clean behind proofer in bakery to remove standing water, clean in walk-in units under shelves where needed. Instructed to…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found bulk storage containers in the bakery area not labeled; instructed to label container with the name of the product inside of the container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipment, prep tables and some shelves inside of walk-in units. Instructed to clean vent fan covers in walk-in units where needed to remove dust.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed handsink in the bakery serving area draining slowly; instructed to correct.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor drains under sinks where needed. Instructed to clean the floors under cooking equipment where needed to remove grease, clean behind proofer in bakery to remove standing water, clean in walk-in units under shelves where needed. Instructed to clean walls and ceiling vents around and behind equipment where needed in the ktichen areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in the hooded system above cooking equipment in rear kitchen area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found bulk storage containers in the bakery area not labeled; instructed to label container with the name of the product inside of the container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipment, prep tables and some shelves inside of walk-in units. Instructed to clean vent fan covers in walk-in units where needed to remove dust.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed handsink in the bakery serving area draining slowly; instructed to correct.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor drains under sinks where needed. Instructed to clean the floors under cooking equipment where needed to remove grease, clean behind proofer in bakery to remove standing water, clean in walk-in units under shelves where needed. Instructed to clean walls and ceiling vents around and behind equipment where needed in the ktichen areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in the hooded system above cooking equipment in rear kitchen area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical11 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: All handwashing sinks in need of proper handwash signs. Instructed to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed stock and food supplies on floor. Instructed to have on shelf or some type of holder to raise stock from floor. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed stock and food supplies on floor. Instructed to have on shelf or some type of holder to raise stock from floor. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed knives and other utensils on shelves not protected in kitchen area. Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize and have in a sanitary manner. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Large can openers in need of detail clenaing to remove all build up from blades. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: All rusty shelves must be only used for non food items only. Instructed to remove all rusty shelves and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning. Sides of equipment to remove all food splatter, spills and build up in need of removal. Corrected and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Prep tables, table legs in kitchen, deli, bakery areas all in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Corrected 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: Toilet room in need of covered garbage can instructed to install 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: Floors in deli, kitchen, bakery and front food service area in need of detail cleaning all along wall bases. Walls with grease build up that is in need of removing. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood vents in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 critical12 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: All handwashing sinks in need of proper handwash signs. Instructed to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed shelves in deli walk in cooler in need of replacing. Worn with heavy discoloration to shelving units. Replace and maintain shelves in good repair. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of dishmachines in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Dishmachine not in good repair at this time. Not in use.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed stock and food supplies on floor. Instructed to have on shelf or some type of holder to raise stock from floor. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed knives and other utensils on shelves not protected in kitchen area. Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize and have in a sanitary manner. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Large can openers in need of detail clenaing to remove all build up from blades. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: All rusty shelves must be only used for non food items only. Instructed to remove all rusty shelves and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning. Sides of equipment to remove all food splatter, spills and build up in need of removal. Corrected and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Prep tables, table legs in kitchen, deli, bakery areas all in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Corrected 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: Toilet room in need of covered garbage can instructed to install 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: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all spills and build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in deli, kitchen, bakery and front food service area in need of detail cleaning all along wall bases. Walls with grease build up that is in need of removing. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood vents in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of covered garbage can instructed to install 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: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all spills and build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found the following food contact surfaces in need of cleaning: all cooking equipment in rear prep kitchen, deli equipment, and all hot food cases. Instructed to detail clean all equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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: Large can openers in need of detail cleaning at blade. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in fruit prep area in need of replacing or cleaning to remove all deep cuts and discolorations. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in main kitchen with large amounts of grease at rear of equipment. Instructed to detail clean all pipes, wheels and table legs to remove all build up.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout back room, hot foods, deli, and kitchen in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found the following food contact surfaces in need of cleaning: all cooking equipment in rear prep kitchen, deli equipment, and all hot food cases. Instructed to detail clean all equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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: Cutting boards in fruit prep area in need of replacing or cleaning to remove all deep cuts and discolorations. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Large can openers in need of detail cleaning at blade. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in main kitchen with large amounts of grease at rear of equipment. Instructed to detail clean all pipes, wheels and table legs to remove all build up.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout back room, hot foods, deli, and kitchen in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found the following food contact surfaces in need of cleaning: all cooking equipment in rear prep kitchen, deli equipment, and all hot food cases. Instructed to detail clean all equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity in the following areas: in grocery back room, deli, and hot foods section. Approx. 50-60 droppings noted in all areas. Instructed to detail clean and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Cutting boards in fruit prep area in need of replacing or cleaning to remove all deep cuts and discolorations. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Large can openers in need of detail cleaning at blade. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in main kitchen with large amounts of grease at rear of equipment. Instructed to detail clean all pipes, wheels and table legs to remove all build up.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink in front hot food area. First compartment has leak at drain. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside grease container with grease encrusted to the top of container and ground around container. Instructed to detail clean and maintain priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout back room, hot foods, deli, and kitchen in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintan.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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: Cutting boards in need of replacing when worn and discolored. Intructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Garbage can in need of cover in unisex bathroom. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All employees in need of food handler certificates. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintan.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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: Cutting boards in need of replacing when worn and discolored. Intructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Garbage can in need of cover in unisex bathroom. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All employees in need of food handler certificates. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity in back room along wall and under all shelving units. Observed approximatelt 75-100 rodent droppings throughout back room along wall bases. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found dock doors not rodent proofed. 2-4 inch gaps at bottom of doors and sides of loading plate. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintan.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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: Cutting boards in need of replacing when worn and discolored. Intructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Garbage can in need of cover in unisex bathroom. Instructed to correct 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: Floors throughout back room in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All employees in need of food handler certificates. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge has no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate as required.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 80 mice droppings scattered on the floor along the wall base and in corners in the rear fruit prep and dry storage areas. Instructed manager to detail clean affected areas and call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation #7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors and floor drains need detail cleaning through out the rear storage area esp. Where droppings were noted. Also clean walls in same area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear storage area cluttered. Instructed to remove and/or organize to monitor and clean easily. Also to reduce harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty/site as required while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as chicken, pork and fish. Instructed manager to comply or more citation will follow. Priority foundation citation #7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 75 mice droppings scattered on the floor along the wall base in the rear storage area behind the main kitchen and bakery. Also noted a small hole in the bottom of rear exit door #17. Instructed manager to remove droppings and detail clean affected areas and call pest control for service, last service date was 2-28-22. Also repair door to prevent possilbe entry point. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the rear storage areas: fish prep area and behind the bakery and in the produce prep area. Must remove and/or organize for cleaning and pest monitoring purposes.
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: Floors need cleaning in the following areas to remove spill and debris: meat coolers and the rear storage areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the following areas to remove spill and debris: kitchen, meat coolers, bakery storage cooler & freezer and the rear storage areas.
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 clutter in the rear storage areas: fish prep area and behind the bakery and in the produce prep area. Must remove and/or organize for cleaning and pest monitoring purposes.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted the filters and light shields above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, andstorage area. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, drain boards, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, andstorage area. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, drain boards, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Observed male employee eating breakfast and drinking in the rear meat area where meat is being packaged for customers to purchase on the sales for in coolers. Instructed to provide designated areas for employees to eat and drink. The male employee threw the food away volunitarly and washed his hands.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel at the hand sinks in the following food prep areas: seafood, deli, bakery, and kitchen departments. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towels for all hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed four containers of fish sitting on the counter in the kitchen area improperly thawing. Instructed to meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of mice on premises. Found 50 mouse droppings on the floor in the grill area underneath the cashier station and along the ledge underneath the hold holding units. Instructed to clean all affected areas, eliminate all droppings and to have the pest control company come out to service prior to reinspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear dock door near the diary walk-in cooler. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints in the kitchen area. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloth laying on the counters in the kitchen area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken door hinges of the walk-in freezer door in the seafood department and the swing door in rear of the meat department. Instructed to repair or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave in the bakery kitchen soiled with food derbis and splash. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, andstorage area. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, drain boards, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs in the following areas: 2-1a walk-in cooler in seafood department, 2-4m walk-in freezer in the deli department. Instructed to replace and maintain the light bulbs.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label the bulk storage containers in the kitchen area and bakery area with the name of the product inside of the container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of the bulk storage containers in the bakery area. Clean the can opener blade in the kitchen area and maintain. Clean the interior bottom and exterior surfaces of the fryers in the kitchen area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in all areas mentioned in violation #38. Clean floor under the storage containers in the bakery area to remove spillage. Clean floor behind the oven in the bakery area to remove standing water. Clean floor inside of the dairy walk-in unit to remove broken eggs. Clean floor drains at various three comp sinks in prep areas where needed. Clean the fan covers in the chicken processing room to remove dust observed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label the bulk storage containers in the kitchen area and bakery area with the name of the product inside of the container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of mice on premises. Found 100 mouse droppings on the floor in the storage area loading dock and along the wall ledge, on the bottom of the pallets in the produce walk-in cooler and on the floor behind the storage shelves storing plastic containers near the juicing area. Also observed two mice on glue boards behind these shelves. Instructed to clean all affected areas and to have the pest control company come out to service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed two exit doors with worn door sweeps at the bottom. One in the storage area behind the bakery and the other in the dock area by the compactor. Instructed to replace door sweeps to completely rodent proof doors.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of the bulk storage containers in the bakery area. Clean the can opener blade in the kitchen area and maintain. Clean the interior bottom and exterior surfaces of the fryers in the kitchen area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in all areas mentioned in violation #38. Clean floor under the storage containers in the bakery area to remove spillage. Clean floor behind the oven in the bakery area to remove standing water. Clean floor inside of the dairy walk-in unit to remove broken eggs. Clean floor drains at various three comp sinks in prep areas where needed. Clean the fan covers in the chicken processing room to remove dust observed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical15 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed deli meats removed from original packaging not labeled and dated in deli display cooler. Instructed manager to properly label and date all ready to eat tcs food 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
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in prepackaged meat display coolers. Intructed manager to provide thermometers in all display coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in kitchen. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed packaged desserts and salad displayed for customer service not properly labeled with ingredients, net weight, allergens. Instructed manager to properly label all prepackaged items.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of exit door outside bakery. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in bakery walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Instructed manager to properly store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in seafood walk-in cooler/freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Bserved no irreversible temperature measuring indicator to test utensil surface temperature in hot water mechanical operations. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units in bakery and deli prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on hand washing sink in sushi prep area and 3-compartment sink in rear kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women staff second floor washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacles in second floor washrooms and hand washing sink in produce and meat prep area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors in bakery, deli, meat, and rear storage areas. Observed standing water near ice machine in seafood prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain .
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
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 outlet cover missing along wall near cooking equipment in kitchen. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical15 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water(47.3f-80f) at hand washing sinks in rear meat prep and cooler areas. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks for proper hand washing. Priority citation issued 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed deli meats removed from original packaging not labeled and dated in deli display cooler. Instructed manager to properly label and date all ready to eat tcs food 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
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in prepackaged meat display coolers. Intructed manager to provide thermometers in all display coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in kitchen. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed packaged desserts and salad displayed for customer service not properly labeled with ingredients, net weight, allergens. Instructed manager to properly label all prepackaged items.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of exit door outside bakery. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in bakery walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Instructed manager to properly store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in seafood walk-in cooler/freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible temperature measuring indicator to test utensil surface temperature in hot water mechanical operations. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units in bakery and deli prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on hand washing sink in sushi prep area and 3-compartment sink in rear kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women staff second floor washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacles in second floor washrooms and hand washing sink in produce and meat prep area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors in bakery, deli, meat, and rear storage areas. Observed standing water near ice machine in seafood prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain .
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
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 outlet cover missing along wall near cooking equipment in kitchen. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 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
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacles inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
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: 6-501.114 observed clutter due to facility not being fully set up. Instructed to remove old equipment in the rear and install all shelving.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handler certificates not provided. Instructed to meet requirement
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet rerquirement
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 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
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed the meat prep cooler hand washing sink only reaching a hot water temperature of 80f during the inspection. Observed the kitchen prep and the outside of kitchen prep hand washing sinks without cold and hot running water. Instructed to maintain all hand washing sinks at a hot water temperature of 100f at all times and provide cold water at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision at all of the hand washing sinks located in the food prep areas. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed multiple hot holding units and refrigeration units not turned on and maintaining at least 135f or higher for hot holding and at least 41f or below for all cold holding units that are in the customer shopping area and in the kitchen prep areas. Instructed to have all units on and maintaining the proper temperatures. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed rear dock door and both front entrance doors not rodent proofed with a one inch gap at the bottom of the rear dock door and in between both front entrance doors. Instructed to make said doors tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacles inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.16 observed a receptacle is needed in each of the food prep areas. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.13 observed no outside license commercial dumpster on premises. Instructed to provide a outside licensed commercial dumpster at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter due to facility not being fully set up. Instructed to remove old equipment in the rear and install all shelving.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 observed ventilation unable to turn on in the prepared hot food prep areas and in the bakery prep area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handler certificates not provided. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet rerquirement.
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 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.