88 Marketplace
2105 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60616
Grocery Store ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Dec 9, 2025
88 Marketplace was last inspected on December 9, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
December 9, 2025 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods at food concession kiosks. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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 various food items stored in plastic storage totes in the coolers and freezers at food court kiosks. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.
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 milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
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 loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners in first floor warehouse area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d): observed no food label on prepackage food items stored in the self-service display cooler. The following items had no food labels: seasoned cow stomach, dried meat, and pork and vegetables. Instructed manager to provide the common name of the food, a list of ingredients; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food. Instructed to provide.
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: 6-202.15: observed an opening at the bottom of the door leading to the outdoor garbage area on the 1st floor in the warehaouse. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.
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: 4-501.12: observed the cutting boards in the front butcher prep area with discoloration and deep cuts on the surfaces. Instructed to resurface or replace mentioned cutting boards in order to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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: Observed no food label on prepackage food items stored in the self-service display cooler. The following items had no food labels: seasoned cow stomach, dried meat, and pork and vegetables. Instructed manager to provide the common name of the food, a list of ingredients; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food. Instructed to provide.
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 an opening at the bottom of the door leading to the outdoor garbage area on the 1st floor in the warehaouse. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.
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 approximately 100 or more rat droppings on the floors throughout the 1st floor warehouse area of the facility. The rat droppings were observed on the floor near the exit door and under all the shelves in the mentioned area. Instructed to remove all rat droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 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: Observed a dead mouse on the floor in the 1st floor warehouse area. Instructed to remove dead mouse, clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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: Observed the cutting boards in the front butcher prep area with discoloration and deep cuts on the surfaces. Instructed to resurface or replace mentioned cutting boards in order to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the women's toilet room near the rear produce prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 exit door with a small opening at the bottom, near the rear produce prep area. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.
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: 6-501.112: observed dead roaches on the floor behind the commerical equipment under the ventilation next and on top of the grease trap next to the three compartment sink in the common areas. Also observed sticky traps with dread roaches under the cold holding units in the common areas. Instructed to clean and maintain all affected areas.
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: 4-901.12: observed 3 wiping cloths stored on the handwashing sink in the front meat (beef, pork, chicken) prep area of the market. Instructed to remove wiping cloths from handwashing sink to prevent contaminating wiping cloths.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: observed two sink stoppers missing for the three compartment sink at the rear of the common area in the rear diswahsing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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 all cooking equipment under the ventilation hood in the common area with grease build up and not clean on the outerior of the equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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: 6-501.13: observed the floors in the market with debris build up, old meat bones, and not maintained: in the rear walk-in meat coolers and freezer, under the cold holding units at the front meat prep area of the meat section. Instructed to clean and maintain all said floors. Also, noted the floors under the cooking equipment in the common area with severe grease build up, food, and not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain all said floors
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the women's toilet room near the rear produce prep area. Instructed to provide 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: 4-601.11(a): observed excessive black substance build up on the interior panel above the ice, inside of the ice machine in the common area. Ice is used for human consumption. Must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued.
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: 6-501.111: observed 3 live roaches in the following areas: on the walls behind the food prep table across from the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood in the common area, on the roll of paper towel on the same said food prep table, and on the floor under the hot water tank in the mop sink closet next to the toilet rooms on site. Also, observed approximately 15-20 small flies in the common area near the baking ovens and on the boxes stored on the two door refrigerator. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. 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: 6-501.112: observed dead roaches on the floor behind the commerical equipment under the ventilation next and on top of the grease trap next to the three compartment sink in the common areas. Also observed sticky traps with dread roaches under the cold holding units in the common areas. Instructed to clean and maintain all affected areas.
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: 6-202.15: observed rear exit door with a small opening at the bottom, near the rear produce prep area. Instructed to rodent proof said door 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: 4-901.12: observed 3 wiping cloths stored on the handwashing sink in the front meat (beef, pork, chicken) prep area of the market. Instructed to remove wiping cloths from handwashing sink to prevent contaminating wiping cloths.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: observed two sink stoppers missing for the three compartment sink at the rear of the common area in the rear diswahsing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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 all cooking equipment under the ventilation hood in the common area with grease build up and not clean on the outerior of the equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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: 6-501.13: observed the floors in the market with debris build up, old meat bones, and not maintained: in the rear walk-in meat coolers and freezer, under the cold holding units at the front meat prep area of the meat section. Instructed to clean and maintain all said floors. Also, noted the floors under the cooking equipment in the common area with severe grease build up, food, and not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain all said floors
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 critical7 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 handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the women's toilet room near the rear produce prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision in the following areas of the market:at the front meat prep area of the meat (beef, pork, and chicken) section and in the women's toilet room at the rear of the produce prep area. Also, observed no hand drying provision at the handwashing sink at the far-left side in the common area at the rear dishwashing/food prep area instructed provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation consolidated with above
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing soap in the following areas in the market: at the front meat prep area of the meat (beef, pork, and chicken) section and in the women's toilet room at the rear of the produce prep area. Also, observed no soap at both the handwashing sinks in the rear common food prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at the handwashing sink across from the three compartment sink in the common area on the far right side of the rear food prep/dishwashing area. Temperature of water was 46.8f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (minimum 100f) and cold running at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
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 excessive black substance build up on the interior panel above the ice, inside of the ice machine in the common area. Ice is used for human consumption. Must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued.
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 dead roaches on the floor behind the commerical equipment under the ventilation next and on top of the grease trap next to the three compartment sink in the common areas. Also observed sticky traps with dread roaches under the cold holding units in the common areas. Instructed to clean and maintain all affected areas.
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 rear exit door with a small opening at the bottom, near the rear produce prep area. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.
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 3 live roaches in the following areas: on the walls behind the food prep table across from the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood in the common area, on the roll of paper towel on the same said food prep table, and on the floor under the hot water tank in the mop sink closet next to the toilet rooms on site. Also, observed approximately 15-20 small flies in the common area near the baking ovens and on the boxes stored on the two door refrigerator. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a), citation issued.
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: Observed 3 wiping cloths stored on the handwashing sink in the front meat (beef, pork, chicken) prep area of the market. Instructed to remove wiping cloths from handwashing sink to prevent contaminating wiping cloths.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed two sink stoppers missing for the three compartment sink at the rear of the common area in the rear diswahsing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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 all cooking equipment under the ventilation hood in the common area with grease build up and not clean on the outerior of the equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the market with debris build up, old meat bones, and not maintained: in the rear walk-in meat coolers and freezer, under the cold holding units at the front meat prep area of the meat section. Instructed to clean and maintain all said floors. Also, noted the floors under the cooking equipment in the common area with severe grease build up, food, and not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain all said floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom for sanitary products. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive debris in rear storage/prep area behind pallets, in corners, and under tables. Observed spillage on floors inside of walk in cooler in same area.instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
11 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bakery goods that are prepackaged for sale must have proper labeling. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Ice machines in need of cleaning to remove any debris. Instructed to 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: Sponges must be replaced regularly to eliminate any and all bacteria build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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 maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All multi use utensils must be stored in a clean sanitized container when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly 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: New cutting boards needed in meat, fish, and dimsum areas. Instructed to replace 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: The cooking equipment in dimsum and bow restaurants in need of detail cleaning to remove all food debris and build up. Instructed to clean 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: Interior of reach in freezers and coolers in food stands in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up. Instructed 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: Leak at 1 comp prep sink in bakery area. Instructed to correct and maintain.
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: Floors in various area of the grocery sales floor in need of detail cleaning, seafood area floors in need of drying, food areas in need of cleaning under and around all equipment. Instructed to 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: Lighting in food back room areas in need of brighter lights. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 general Show violations
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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 vomit and diarrhea clean-up procedure nor adequate supplies on site. Instructed to provide. 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: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
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: 4-602.11(b-e) observed stained cutting boards with grooves. Instructed to clean and sanitize or replace.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor food and dirt debris on the floors in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to 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: 4-602.11(b-e) observed cutting boards stained with grooves in the raw meat prep area, fresh seafood prep area, and prepared foods prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged vegetables and noodles for sale at the prepared foods customer counter and prepackaged desserts at the bakery prep area without labels containing the business name, business address and ingredients. Instructed to provide. 3-302.12 observed dry storage bins not labeled with common name of product. Instructed to label all dry storage containers for all foods that are out of the original packaging.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris on the cooking equipment and on the handles for the refrigeration units in the prepared foods prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
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: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the front food prep area. Instructed to provide.
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: 6-501.114 observed items being stored on the floor in all food prep areas. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain. 6-501.12 observed accumulated food, dirt and grease debris on the floors in all food prep areas. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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 no hand drying provision at the 3 handwashing sinks located in the seafood prepared foods prep area and in the sushi prep area. Instructed to always provide a hand drying provision such as paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. The manager provided paper towels during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
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: 4-602.11(b-e) observed cutting boards stained with grooves in the raw meat prep area, fresh seafood prep area, and prepared foods prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:1) observed tcs foods (cooked duck, cooked chicken, and cooked pork) at improper hot holding temperatures located in the prepared foods prep area; about 5 lbs of cooked chicken at 90f, about 5 lbs of cooked pork at 115f and about 30 lbs of cooked duck at 90f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs foods at 135f or above at all times. The manager discarded said tcs foods 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 tcs foods raw whole duck at improper cold holding temperatures located in the prepared foods prep area, about 10 lbs of raw duck at 77f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. The manager discarded said tcs foods during the inspection. Priority violation. 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 prepackaged vegetables and noodles for sale at the prepared foods customer counter and prepackaged desserts at the bakery prep area without labels containing the business name, business address, and ingredients. Instructed to provide.
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: 3-302.12 observed dry storage bins not labeled with the common name of the product. Instructed to label all dry storage containers for all foods that are out of the original packaging.
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 live insect activity. Observed about 20 live large flies on the windows, ceiling, and table by the front customer dining area. Instructed to eliminate live insect 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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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed unprotected tableware being preset at the customer dining tables in the sushi customer dining area. Instructed to not preset the tables or provide protection for preset tableware or set the table upon guest arriving.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed foods being stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed to only store foods in food-grade containers or food-grade bags.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris on the cooking equipment and the handles for the refrigeration units in the prepared foods prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
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: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the front food prep area. Instructed to provide.
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: 6-501.114 observed items being stored on the floor in all food prep areas. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground 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: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food, dirt, and grease debris on the floors in all food prep areas. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand washing sink in the dish washing area in the rear meat department prep area and the common front prep/dish washing area. Instructed to install hand washing sinks per the city code. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.