Pete's Market
5724 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
Grocery Store ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 10, 2026
Pete's Market was last inspected on August 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 9 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in restroom for customers. Instructed person in charge to provide handwashing signage and maintain.
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: Observed approximately 6lbs of cooked chicken in hot hold cabinet at improper hot colding temperature of 105.6f. Person in charge voluntarily discarded 6lbs of chicken at a cost of $25. Instructed person in charge all hot held food must be held at 135f or higher. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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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 cardboard on shelving in rear prep areas throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to remove all cardboard from all shelving and maintain surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
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: Observed gaskets of three door cooler in rear prep area behind deli in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean 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: Observed rear unisex staff restroom with no covered receptacle. 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 walls in the rear meat cutting room and vegetable prep room in need of cleaning with black mold-like substance in crevices and corners, and behind sinks.
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 damaged and peeling paint in rear storage areas. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain walls smooth and easily cleanable.
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 grout behing three compartment sink in area behind deli in need of cleaning with black mold-like substance throughout. Instructed person in charge to remove and replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vents/fan covers in cold hold rooms with build up of dust and grime. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
31 inspections on record
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine located near the meat department with a build-up of black substance above the ice. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing of fish in a food container with stagnant water. Instructed to thaw properly by using running water.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in containers without proper labeling of name. Instructed to provide a labels reflecting name of food item(s).
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 to store properly 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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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the prep areas with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish/replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager on duty without allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): excessive black substance noted on caulking above 3-compartment sink in rear prep area behind deli area. Instd to remove black substance and maintain caulking
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure at handwash sinks in staff/customers toilet room in rear of store behind produce display area. Temperature ranging from 67.0f-68.0f. Instd to provide 100f-120f at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority
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: Chicken pieces and whole rotissiere chickens at improper hot holding temperatures in self service display case. Temperatures ranging from 90.2f-109.0f . All denatured and discarded at this time. Approx 20lbs $ 100 value. Instd to maintain proper hot holding temperature of 135.0f or above at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored in meat prep area on prep tables. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive black substance noted on caulking above 3-compartment sink in rear prep area behind deli area. Instd to remove black substance and maintain caulking
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at handsink in basement restroom in leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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: Observed slow drain at three compartment sink in produce prep area. Instructed to repair 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: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners in rear receiving storage 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
8 general Show violations
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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 sales area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items 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. Instructed manager to 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 peeling plastic on doors of 3-door cooler in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair.
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: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of slicers and prep tables in 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 faucet leaking at hand washing sink in produce prep area. Instructed manager to repair.
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 receptacles in staff washrooms. Instructed manager 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: Observed spills and debris on floors in prep, storage, and utility areas. Instructed manager 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: Observed inoperable ventilation fan in basement staff washroom near breakroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 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 hot running water at hand washing sink in rear produce prep area. Instructed manager to provide 100-120f water at hand washing sink. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued
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 food items stored on floor in sales area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items 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. Instructed manager to 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 peeling plastic on doors of 3-door cooler in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair.
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: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of slicers and prep tables in prep areas. Instructed manager to clean 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: Observed no covered waste receptacles in staff washrooms. Instructed manager 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: Observed spills and debris on floors in prep, storage, and utility areas. Instructed manager 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: Observed inoperable ventilation fan in basement staff washroom near breakroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: All sanitation certificate holders in need of allergen certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found the following products at improper temperature: pre-made sandwiches (35), salads (35), and pre-made dinners (30), all were at improper temperature while on display. 47.0-48.0 degrees internal temperature all products were discarded and denatures at this time. Total value $1075 50 pounds priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Found reach in cooler on sales floor with ready to eat tcs foods at improper temperature of 52.5 degrees air temp. Cooler is being tagged held for inspection at this time. Cooler may not be used until reinspected by cdph priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: All sanitation certificate holders in need of allergen certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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: Wash cloths in the rear kitchen food preparation area were not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in 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: Found the interior/exterior of the cooking equipment in the rear kitchen food preparation area with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain surfaces.
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: Found the floors in the rear, in the basement, in the food preparation areas, under the storage racks and in the corners with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out. -walls around the cooking equpment in the front/rear food preparation areas with food splatter and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wash cloths in the rear kitchen food preparation area were not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in 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: Found the interior/exterior of the cooking equipment in the rear kitchen food preparation area with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain surfaces.
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: Found the floors in the rear, in the basement, in the food preparation areas, under the storage racks and in the corners with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out. -walls around the cooking equpment in the front/rear food preparation areas with food splatter and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Still must correct this violation by the next routine inspection from july 11th 2018. See previous report.
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: Must correct this violation as noted on the july 11th 2018 report by the next routine inspection.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy. Instd to provide and maintain policy.
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: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain procedure.
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: No exposed handsinks at rear meat 3-compartment sink dishwashing area and in rear at deli 3-compartment sink dishwashing area and prep area. Instd to provide exposed handsinks under city pressure in same areas
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: No handwashing signs at handsinks. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths in meat service area improperly stored inbetween uses. Instd to properoly store.
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 at produce prep area in poor repair. Instd to discard and replace.
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: Large multi use equipment (pots used for cooking carnitas) without written and approved procedure for proper washing and sanitizing. Instd to provide same or use equipment able to completely submerge in basins of 3-compartment sink. Also using large 30 gallon garbage containers for storing raw meat in walk in cooler (not waste, will be for sale). Instd to use proper containers to be able to properly wash, rinse and sanitize
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: Interior of meat display case not clean, debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain free of debris
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No lightshields on lights at interior of cooking ventilation hood. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy. Instd to provide and maintain policy.
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: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain procedure.
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: No exposed handsinks at rear meat 3-compartment sink dishwashing area and in rear at deli 3-compartment sink dishwashing area and prep area. Instd to provide exposed handsinks under city pressure in same areas.
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: No handwashing signs at handsinks. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths in meat service area improperly stored inbetween uses. Instd to properoly store.
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 at produce prep area in poor repair. Instd to discard and replace.
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: Large multi use equipment (pots used for cooking carnitas) without written and approved procedure for proper washing and sanitizing. Instd to provide same or use equipment able to completely submerge in basins of 3-compartment sink. Also using large 30 gallon garbage containers for storing raw meat in walk in cooler (not waste, will be for sale). Instd to use proper containers to be able to properly wash, rinse and sanitize
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: Interior of meat display case not clean, debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain free of debris
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No lightshields on lights at interior of cooking ventilation hood. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
6 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy. Instd to provide and maintain policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012a.
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: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain procedure. Priority foundation violation 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: 5-204.11 handwashing sinks. A handwashing sink shall be located to allow convenient use by employees in all food preparation, and warewashing areas. NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT REAR MEAT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING AREA AND IN REAR AT DELI 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINKS UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREAS.
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: Exposed handsink in main deli prep area not manintained, unable to drain. Instd to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued 7-38-030c.
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: No handwashing signs at handsinks. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Open, uncovered trays of pork rinds and chicharron on display and offered for sale without protection from contamination. Also no protection at open rotissiere chicken display. Instd to provide proper protection from contamination at said areas. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
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: Wiping cloths in meat service area improperly stored inbetween uses. Instd to properoly store.
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: Thermometer at hot holding unit and at interior of meat and deli display cases in poor repair. Instd to provide and maintain working thermometers.
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 at produce prep area in poor repair. Instd to discard and replace.
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: Large multi use equipment (pots used for cooking carnitas) without written and approved procedure for proper washing and sanitizing. Instd to provide same or use equipment able to completely submerge in basins of 3-compartment sink. Also using large 30 gallon garbage containers for storing raw meat in walk in cooler (not waste, will be for sale). Instd to use proper containers to be able to properly wash, rinse and sanitize.
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: Interior of meat display case not clean, debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain free of debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No lightshields on lights at interior of cooking ventilation hood. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor drain cover in the chicken walk-in cooler, instructed to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear microwave interior not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean and sanitize all cutting boards thru out.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the chicken walk-in cooler not clean, instructed to clean floor under storage shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the light shields not clean in rear meat prep area, instructed to clean.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in produce production area in need of replacing. Boards dark in color, and deep cuts. Glass window missing in fish department plastic barrier being used. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor fish department in need of standing water to be removed. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls in produce processing area in need of cleaning to remove splatter. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Lights in deli processing area in need of proper shielding. Must correct and maintain.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on rear storage entering the fish market, instructed to remove.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the wall in the fish dept. Not clean, and the wall behind the fish cutting sprayer needs to be re caulked, instructed to clean and reseal.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 cracked light shields in deli by slicer, instructed to replace. Also missing light shields rear prep area, instructed to provide.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed one cracked glass meat door, in meat area, instructed to replace.also observed rusty 2 tier storage carts instructed to remove rust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean meat room slicer, and cutting boards, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of ovens in cooking room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean in the rear chicken cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the 3 compartment sink not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean wall vents, and ceiling above bread oven.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the nozzel in the cooking room leaking, instructed to repair.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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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: Found 35 mice droppings in the pump room along the south and east walls behind the large standing water pipe. Must clean up the area and call your pest control tech to come here and service this establashment. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No ceritfied food manager on site when potentially hazardous food are prep and served. Chicken 156.2f eggs 34.1f. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the grease from fiters above the grill and the grill too.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors not clean in the back store rooms and in all toilet rooms. Instructed to clean them. Floor drains in meat department area in need of cleaning to remove debris. All drains must be clear to allow water to drain. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Call the wall behind the grill in the meat section has splashed on food debris on it.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The urinals in the mens customer toilet room and in the employees mens toilet room are broken and in poor repair. Instructed to repair them.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary articles in basement storage area and in the pump roomneed of removal. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector’s note: Observed waste water with food debris, greasy appeareance, and foul odor backing up from catch basins of both rear meat and deli 3-compartment sinks onto floor. Instd to repair same. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical. Licensed plumbers arrived on site to correct violation during inspection.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room handsink in rear in poor repair, unable to drain , water standing in basin and without hot water. Instd to maintain same. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical. Licensed plumbers arrived on site to repair same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Clean-multi used utensils improperly stored in rear prepared meals prep area. Instd to store properly off floor and protected.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rolling carts in meat prep area with rust. Produce cutting boards with deep, dark grooves. Instd to correct same. Improper lids for trash bins in deli area. Provide proper lids.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor of meat prep area in poor repair, noted raw rotting wood surface at doorway of prep area. Instd to repair same. Meat walk-in cooler floor not clean, excessive blood spills. Instd to keep clean and dry.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean fan covers and attached hardware in produce walk-in coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution at all times.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors must be kept dry and free from standing water. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in rear deli area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment produce sink, leak at prepared food hands sink in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior of hot case. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in cardboard area in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light sheilds missing in meat cooler and sheilds in poor repair in cooler. Sheilds must be properly maintained throughout store with tubes and end caps. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink in need of repairing. Faucet must correct and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior of hot case. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in cardboard area in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Lights in need of sheilding through out all prep areas. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink in need of repairing. Faucet must correct and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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. CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING IN DAIRY AND PREPARED FOODS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. AIR VENTS IN ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards needed in the following areas: produce, deli and meat department. Must repair or replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning to remove all build-up: storage shelves in rear deli area where prepared foods are stored. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor drains in meat department area in need of cleaning to remove debris. All drains must be clear to allow water to drain. Must correct and maintaint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in meat cutting room in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Must clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light sheilds missing in meat cooler and sheilds in poor repair in cooler. Sheilds must be properly maintained throughout store with tubes and end caps. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Customer washrooms in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak in produce sales area in need of repair. Leak under display cases. Must correct.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector’s note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FOUND PORK SMOKED COOKED MEAT ON MEAT CUTTING TABLE WITH RAW MEAT BLOOD. CROSS CONTAMINATION OF SMOKED PORK MEAT THAT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING CUT FOR SALE. ALL MEAT WAS DICARDED AND DENATURED. TOTAL VALUE $518.00 200 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS A LARGE OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING DOORS. GAP IS 1/4 IN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.
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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. CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PRODUCE, DELI AND MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP: STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DELI AREA WHERE PREPARED FOODS ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOOR DRAINS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALL DRAINS MUST BE CLEAR TO ALLOW WATER TO DRAIN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAINT.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN MEAT COOLER AND SHEILDS IN POOR REPAIR IN COOLER. SHEILDS MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT STORE WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK IN PRODUCE SALES AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK UNDER DISPLAY CASES. MUST CORRECT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN DELI MEAT STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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. SOME OF THE AIR CURTAINS IN POOR REPAIR AND SOME NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE THE BROKEN AIR CURTAINS AND CLEAN ALL AIR CURTAINS THROUGH OUT.
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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. THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE BACK STORE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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. FLOORS IN THE BACK STORE ROOM UNDER THE PALLETS NOT CLEAN, AND IN SOME OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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