African Supermarket & Liquor

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 25, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavily water-stained ceiling tiles in rear dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to replace stained tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed venilation in washroom not working with excessive build up of dust at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Jan 18, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed mouse droppings scattered in rear dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to clean and sanitize and inform pest control service. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavily water-stained ceiling tiles in rear dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to replace stained tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed venilation in washroom not working with excessive build up of dust at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Nov 10, 2022 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

4. May 25, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of food debris on the meat slicer in the rear food service area. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the rear three compartment sink faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease on the floor under and around the the cooking equipment, observed dust, dirt and debris along the sides of the reach in coolers and window area in the front of the store. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles throughout the facility. In the rear near exit door ceiling tiles missing and stained due to water damage as seen on the rafters in the ceiling. Instructed they must repair and maintain in good working order.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease on the hood ventilation system. Instructed to celan and maintain as a means of preventing grease build up dripping on foods being prepared causing possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Jul 27, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • 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 top of the front entrance door. 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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles througout the facility. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the rear closet near the rear exit door. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jul 20, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at all hand sinks on premise. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen ground beef on top of the food prep table near the two compartment sink. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods (must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bags of meat stored in the display deli case cooler without the labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the top of the front entrance door. 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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

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

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles througout the facility. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the rear closet near the rear exit door. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Facility did not provide a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. Informed owner that once opened, a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times when time and temperature control for safety(tcs)foods (slicing deli meat) are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Sep 25, 2019 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

8. Aug 2, 2018 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

9. Apr 19, 2018 Conditional

   Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   No violations

10. Apr 6, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation #19 from report #2151053 on 3/27/18 not corrected: 19 - outside garbage area is not maintained clean. There is an excessive amount of garbage and litter on the ground surrounding the garbage dumpster, in the rear of the store around the back door and basement door and in the empty lot surrounding the store and dumpster. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area at all times. Critical violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: No inspection report summary posted on the premises. I posted the new inspection report summary on the wall. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

11. Mar 27, 2018 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. Observed the 2 door deli cooler with an air temperature of 50f. The cooler was used to store potentially hazardous foods such as meats and cheeses. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 40f. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures inside of the deli cooler and hot holding units. Observed turkey at 59.5f, ham at 60.8f, sausage at 48.2f, eggs at 48.7 and cheese at 50f inside of the deli prep cooler. Observed pizza slices and pizza puffs at 105.3f inside of the hot holding pizza cabinet. Observed chicken wings at 110.3f inside of the deli style hot holding cabinet. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 150# of food worth $600. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap and no paper towels at the handwashing sinks. Observed no soap and no paper towels at the exposed handwashing sink near the sandwich station and no soap and no paper towels at the exposed handwashing sink in the deli prep area. Also observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the washroom. Management instructed to provide soap and paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination during storage. Observed bags of raw chicken stored on top of packages of raw beef inside of the sandwich prep cooler. Management instructed to store raw chicken separate from raw beef. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity in the basement and basement door not rodent proofed. Observed approximately 100 rat droppings on the ground in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all droppings. Additional pest control is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Also, observed a 1/2" gap at the bottom corner of the basement door. Management instructed to rodent proof all outer openings. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area is not maintained clean. There is an excessive amount of garbage and litter on the ground surrounding the garbage dumpster, in the rear of the store around the back door and basement door and in the empty lot surrounding the store and dumpster. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in the sandwich prep area and deli prep area. Must paint or seal all raw wood shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the sandwich prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor behind the front counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean and repaint the walls in the washroom with dirt and debris on them.

12. Sep 9, 2016 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified mgr. On premises with a valid city of chicago food service managers certificate posted or valid receipt of enrollment in class at time of this investigation while potentially hazardous foods were being prepared(italian beef, tacos,slicing deli meats) and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair all walls throughout where holes and dents are present, and clean and/or paint all walls where stains and dirt are present. Clean all dirt and debris from light shields where present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink for rear food prep area has been removed while remodelling the rear storage and rear washroom areas. Must re-install the exposed hand sink in the designated area as soon as the other work is completed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: All employyes handling open foods and are not certified food service managers, must meet the idph food handler requirement.

13. Sep 6, 2016 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Display case on sales floor still not capable of maintaining an internal temperature of 40 degrees or below. Instructed to install doors on unit which will keep cold air contained. Held for inspection tag placed on unit. No potentially hazardous foods can be stored in this unit until it has been repaired, re-inspected and released for use by cdph.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violation noted 3-28-14 on report # 1385219 remain not corrected: -32- must repair or replace broken glass on sneeze guard at sandwich prep area - instructed to remove all food items from this prep station area and to re-route all food items to deli case in rear food prep area until repaired. Held for inspection tag placed on broken glass sneeze guard. Must contact cdph when new protective guard is installed. Non compliant violation 7-42-090 critical.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified food service mgr on premises with a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted or provided at time of this investigation while potentially hazardous foods(italian beef and nachos with meat) were being prepared and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair all walls throughout where holes and dents are present, and clean and/or paint all walls where stains and dirt are present. Clean all dirt and debris from light shields where present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hndsink for rear food prep area has been removed while remodelling the rear storage and rear washroom areas. Must re-install the exposed hand sink in the designated area as soon as the other work is completed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: All employyes handling open foods and are not certified food service managers, must meet the idph food handler requirement.

14. Aug 29, 2016 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical12 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

      Inspector’s note: 5 bags of centrella brand white rice on display for sale found with maggots inside the bags. Instructed to remove all of this brand name of rice from sales floor. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Small display case used to store cut watermelon not colding at proper temperature. Air tmperature recorded at 55.1f. Instructed to remove all food items found at improper temperature. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Cut melons found at improper temperature of 57.5f. All potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 40 degrees or below. Instructed to remove from sale. Critical violation. 7-38-005(a). 5lb valuued at $10 discarded.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Improper pest control noted on premises. 20 rat droppings observed on premises in the rear area near hot food prep area where remodeling is taking place. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, properly seal up all openings in floors, walls, and ceilings, and request visit from pest control company. Serious violation 7-38-020 serious.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified food service mgr on premises with a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted or provided at time of this investigation while potentially hazardous foods(italian beef and nachos with meat) were being prepared and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations noted 3-28-14 on report # 1385219: -32- must repair or replace broken glass on sneeze guard at sandwich prep station & add proper sneeze guard at hot holding units at service counter to protect from customers,lower door at pre-packaged foods display unit in poor repair,worn cutting boards.-34-must clean food debri from floors along wallbases throughout.must repair or replace damaged & missing floor tiles where needed-33- must clean grease & food debri from pipes of equipment,fryer,meat slicer,reach in coolers ,prep coolers & freezers,grill,prep tables,shelving units at service counter,unused equipment.-35-: must repair or replace damaged & stained ceiling tiles throughout,damaged wall near liquor cooler on sales floor & holes in walls in middle prep area at equipment,loose & missing wallbase toiletroom & rear storage and where needed.must clean wal

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Abated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Abated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Abated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Abated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair all walls throughout where holes and dents are present, and clean and/or paint all walls where stains and dirt are present. Clean all dirt and debris from light shields where present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hndsink for rear food prep area has been removed while remodelling the rear storage and rear washroom areas. Must re-install the exposed hand sink in the designated area as soon as the other work is completed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Abated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Abated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: All employyes handling open foods and are not certified food service managers, must meet the idph food handler requirement.

15. Jun 11, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    9 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BAGS OF ICE THAT IS BAGGED ON SITE & REPACKAGING OF DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GLASS ON SNEEZE GUARD AT SANDWICH PREP STATION & ADD PROPER SNEEZE GUARD AT HOT HOLDING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER TO PROTECT FROM CUSTOMERS,LOWER DOOR AT PRE-PACKAGED FOODS DISPLAY UNIT IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER,MEAT SLICER,REACH IN COOLERS ,PREP COOLERS & FREEZERS,GRILL,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WALL NEAR LIQUOR COOLER ON SALES FLOOR & HOLES IN WALLS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AT EQUIPMENT,LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASE TOILETROOM & REAR STORAGE AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT OF FOOD DEBRI.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN REAR TOILETROOM,FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MISSING SEWER COVER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS & PROBE FOR FOOD

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR ELIMINATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT,STORAGE ROOMS,BASEMENT

16. Mar 28, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    11 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed massive amount of trash & debri at outside rear exit door scattered all over ground such as plastic bags,several pop crates,ceiling tiles,empty snack bags,etc.also 3- plastic containers of used cooking grease on ground behind outside dumpster.must remove trash,debri& grease containers,clean & maintain area.serious 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous & ready to eat foods are being prepared,served & handled at this time such as cooked groundbeef,cheeses sauce,italian beef,sliced luncheon meats,etc.must have a certified food manager on site at all times food is being prepared,handled & served.serious 7-38-012.certified food manager arrived on site at 11:20 a.m. After inspection & citation written.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label bags of ice that is bagged on site & repackaging of desserts with proper info.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken glass on sneeze guard at sandwich prep station & add proper sneeze guard at hot holding units at service counter to protect from customers,lower door at pre-packaged foods display unit in poor repair,worn cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease & food debri from pipes of equipment,fryer,meat slicer,reach in coolers ,prep coolers & freezers,grill,prep tables,shelving units at service counter,unused equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floors along wallbases throughout.must repair or replace damaged & missing floor tiles where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged & stained ceiling tiles throughout,damaged wall near liquor cooler on sales floor & holes in walls in middle prep area at equipment,loose & missing wallbase toiletroom & rear storage and where needed.must clean walls throughout of food debri.must seal all openings around pipes leading into walls & ceilings.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing self closing devices on both toilet room doors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing ventilation cover in rear toiletroom,filters at hood of cooking equipment,missing sewer cover outside rear door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for all coolers & probe for food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,organize or eliminate massive amount of articles from in between equipment,storage rooms,basement.

17. Oct 31, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters above the grill,the reachin milk cooler. Defrost and clean the reachin chest freezers thick with ice buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the rear store room along the walls and in the corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing and damaged wallbases,replace water stained ceiling tiles.

18. May 26, 2010 Conditional

    Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CUBER.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLERS,MISSING FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM.PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMP &MOP SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food SOME DISPLAY SHELVES IN COOLER.storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FILTERS,EQUIPMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLBASES,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.MISSING FRONT DOOR SWEEP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM 3-COMP SINK.REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP.

19. Apr 22, 2010 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF OPEN DISPLAY COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.9 F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT FOODS IN OPEN DISPLAY UNIT SUCH AS PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES 62.6 F,CUT FRUIT CUPS 57.5-58.2 F,DESSERTS 45.1-55.9 F,EGGS 52.1 F.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED.APPX 40 LBS. $75.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CUBER.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLERS,MISSING FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM.PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMP &MOP SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food SOME DISPLAY SHELVES IN COOLER.storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FILTERS,EQUIPMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLBASES,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.MISSING FRONT DOOR SWEEP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM 3-COMP SINK.REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP.