Jordan Valley
1976 E 73rd St, Chicago, IL 60649
Grocery Store ZIP 60649 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Apr 1, 2026
Jordan Valley was last inspected on April 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 1, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical4 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sinks in the food prep area and in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged foods to go without labels containing the business name business address and ingredients. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.13 observed no adequate drainboard at the 3 compartment sink rear area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed all refrigeration units in need of cleaning to remove debris. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed holes in the walls, missing ceiling tiles and missing coving in various areas of the rear. Instructed to seal holes, replace missing ceiling tiles and missing coving, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter inside of an old unused walk in cooler. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter organize and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
25 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sinks in the food prep area and in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged foods to go without labels containing the business name business address and ingredients. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 30 rodent droppings in the corner by the dry storage shelves in the rear. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.13 observed no adequate drainboard at the 3 compartment sink rear area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed all refrigeration units in need of cleaning to remove debris. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed the outside garbage dumpster overflowing with garbage and lids not tight fitting. Instructed never allow outside garbage dumpster to overflow and always maintain lids tight fitting. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout with accumulated dirt debris. Instructed to clean floors in the rear by the 3 compartment sink and in the customer service area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed holes in the walls, missing ceiling tiles and missing coving in various areas of the rear. Instructed to seal holes, replace missing ceiling tiles and missing coving, all surfaces must be 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: 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter inside of an old unused walk in cooler. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter organize and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers and utensils to inverted behind front counter. Instructed manager to invert all single serive articles to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in sales and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all crates and provide adeequate shelving for storage.
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 debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, holding units, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager 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 debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in sales, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles throughout sales, prep, storage, and washroom areas. Instructed manager to replace all missing and damaged floor tiles in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no light inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting inside walk-in cooler and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on shelves on counter in front counter area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers and utensils to inverted behind front counter. Instructed manager to invert all single serive articles to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in sales and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all crates and provide adeequate shelving for storage.
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 debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, holding units, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager 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 missing and damaged floor tiles throughout sales, prep, storage, and washroom areas. Instructed manager to replace all missing and damaged floor tiles in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in sales, prep and storage 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 no light inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting inside walk-in cooler and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (beef 156.2f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manger must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution at all times. Instructed to provide sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths at all times.
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: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in walk in cooler, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of food debris on tabletops located in the prep area. Must remove debris and clean area.
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: Faucet at 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Nozzle in poor repair. Instructed to corrected 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 throughout the facility. 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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Fail
Complaint · Fail
6 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Served no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued
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: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wash their hands in between task. Food handler was first seen taking money from customers then proceeded to put gloves on and prepare beef sandwich for customer. Instructed manager to wash hands then put gloves on to prepare food items. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 3 handsinks on site each one is missing either soap or towels to properly wash hands. Instructed manager on site to provide proper hand soap and hand towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Metal stem on site in poor repair and rusted priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity in various areas of stores sales floor. Found 20-25 droppings under sales shelves, in corner by table, under 3 compartment sink and in rear area of store. Instructed to detail clean all areas and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution at all times. Instructed to provide sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths at all times.
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: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in walk in cooler, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of food debris on tabletops located in the prep area. Must remove debris and clean area.
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: Faucet at 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Nozzle in poor repair. Instructed to corrected and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet room in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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 loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. 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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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate while handling tcs food items such as italian beef, nacho cheese, ground beef etc... Instructed person on site to enroll in sanitation class and maintain certificate on site. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 50 mice droppings on the ledge behind the chip display wall. Also noted 3 live roaches crawling in and out of the wall board above the front hand sink.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the walls of the ice cream chest freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail 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: The toilet in the 1st washroom is not flushing and not maintained. Must repair.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on file for employee on site. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical4 general2 paperwork 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: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Still observed over 100 mice droppings scattered inside the boxes of chips, observed 50 to 100 mice droppings on the floor behind the dry good selling item, observed 5 live roaches on the wall above the 3 comp sink crawling behind and underneath the shelf, observed 45 mice droppings on the floor in the corner behind the service counter.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the walls of the ice cream chest freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail 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: Violation Codes: 6-501.18 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Still observed damaged ceiling tiles in the front selling area. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Informed person in charge a valid city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site since it was not surrendered on license suspension. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on file for employee on site. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 critical14 general2 paperwork 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: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
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: Observed a completely covered and unused two compartment sink directly outside of the rear employee toliet room. No washbowl hand sink in the toliet room or adjacent to the toilet room. Instructed to install washbowl hand sink in or directly adjacent of the employee toliet room located in the rear storage room. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap and paper towel in the toliet room, hand sink in the rear dish area, and front food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued, combined with above violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 300 mice droppings noted during inspection. Pest activity was noted near front counter/cashier area bottom shelf, rear bottom under chip rack,on the shelves where dry goods are sold in aisle 3, and in the rear dish area. Observed 7 live roaches in the rear dish area/unused walk-in cooler. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs foods (italain beef, ground beef, nacho cheese). Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.no citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of candy, chips, and drinks stored on the floor in the hallway and food prep area. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least 6 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 tape and foil behind the unused walk-in cooler located in the rar dish area. Instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed water backing up at the 3 compartment sink area. When water is released from 2nd sink basin, water backs up into 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the walls of the ice cream chest freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail 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 a slow drain at the front hand sink locted in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed a leak of the drain pipe under the hand sink located in the rear dish area. Instructed to repair.
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 a covered mop sink in the rear storage room. Unable to verify if operable. Instructed to make mop sink accesible and operable.
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 men's toilet room door to not be self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no commercial pick up for the retail food establishment. Noted per employee business uses garbage can at city bus stop, also noted receptacles in rear designated for the building. Person in charge did not provide proof of agreement with building owner to use receptacles. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the rear dish area, and back dry storage /toliet room area.instructed to remove unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.
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 exposed ceiling above the food prep area and employee toliet room. Instructed food manager to cover the ceiling so that it is sealed, smooth and easily cleanable in all prep areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulb in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation #55 ( observed damaged and missing floor tiles in sales, storage, prep, and front counter areas. Instructed manager to replace floor tiles and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles near rear dish washing area) #47 ( observed cardboard used as shelf liners inside display cooler. Instructed manager to remove cardboard from shelving. Shelves must be smooth and easily cleanable) not corrected within 90 day time frame on the inspection report #2367028 dated for 04/10/20 . Instructed person in charge that the violation shall now classified as a priority foundation item due to noncompliance. Priority fondation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handler preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods (ground beef, italain beef, nacho cheese) without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on file for employee on site. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up supplies and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed two 10lb packages of raw ground beef stored at improper temperature 62.2f on drainboard of 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to discard. Cold food must maintain 41f or below during storage, display, preparation and service. Priority 7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold 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 used as shelf liners inside display cooler. Instructed manager to remove cardboard from shelving. Shelves must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed faucet leaking on 3-compartment sink. 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 unused articles and equipment stored on top of 3-compartment sink in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and organize storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing floor tiles in sales, storage, prep, and front counter areas. Instructed manager to replace floor tiles and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles near rear dish washing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No person in charge during inspection. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand washing sinks in washroom and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to provide soap at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep, dish washing and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat packaged turkey sandwiches not dated. Refrigerated ready to eat tcs food held more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked with date by which food is to be sold, consumed, or discarded. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed live roach on electrical wiring above 3-compartment sink. Live roach crawling on wall near display cooler behind front counter. Instructed manager to call exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in front prep area. Instructed to invert all single service articles to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as shelf liners inside display cooler. Instructed manager to remove cardboard from shelving. Shelves must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of slicer. 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 on 3-compartment sink. 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 damaged and missing floor tiles in walk-in cooler, sales, storage, prep, and front counter areas. Instructed manager to replace floor tiles and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles near rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Observed damaged wall near toilet in east washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment stored on top of 3-compartment sink in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and organize storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site when cooked ground beef prepared. A certified manager must be on site at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 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: Must clean all hot holding units, storage shelves on selling floor and in rear storage and refrigeration units.
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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: Clean floors in storage room and under three comp sink.
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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: Some ceiling tile missing and water stained in rear storage area; replace tile where needed.
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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: Found no self closing devices on the washroom doors; must install self closing devices on the washroom doors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found utility sink in rear not maintained. Sink must be maintained and accessible for use.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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: Must clean all hot holding units, storage shelves on selling floor and in rear storage and refrigeration units.
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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: Some ceiling tile missing and water stained in rear storage area; replace tile where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must organize and maintain storage room; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Found no hand soap at any of the hand washing sinks on premises; instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Critical violation issued 7-38-030.
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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: Observed evidence of mice on premises. 100 or more mouse droppings observed on the floor in the rear storage room and on the shelves in the same room, under shelves on the selling floor where the chips and sunflower seeds are stored and in rear prep area. Must clean all affected areas and have pest control company service store prior to reinspection. Serious violation issued 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: Found no city of chicago food service manager on duty as required. Potentially hazardous foods being served (nacho cheese, ground beef and italian beef). Instructed that a city of chicago food service manager must be on duty at all times potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012 issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean all hot holding unts, storage shelves on selling floor and in rear storage and refrigeration units.
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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: Must clean floors in all areas where droppings observed. Also clean inside of walk-in cooler and under around and behind other equipment on premises. Some missing floor tile observed in rear storage area; replace tile where needed.
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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: Some ceiling tile missing and water stained in rear storage area; replace tile where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must clean interiors of all sinks and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must organize and maintain storage room; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: Noted the floors dirty and in poor repair inside the rear walk in cooler. Must repair,clean and maintain smooth and easily cleanables.
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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: Noted damaged and/or water stained ceiling tiles in the following areas: rear side display and rear prep. Must replace and maintain ceiling tiles and light shields.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 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: Noted 35 mice droppings scattered inside the chips display boxes and on the floor underneath chip rack. Instructed manager to remove droppings and clean and sanitize area. No chip bags were gnawed into at this time. Also noted rear door open. Premises rear exterior exit door not rodent proof (steal door no screen). Must provide to prevent entry way for pest. Serious citation issued #7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted the interior shelving and runners inside the deli display coolers dirty. Must clean and maintain.
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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: Noted the floors dirty and in poor repair inside the rear walk in cooler. Must repair,clean and maintain smooth and easily cleanables. Also clean area where droppings were found.
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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: Noted damaged and/or water stained ceiling tiles in the following areas: front prep,rear side display and rear prep. Must replace and maintain ceiling tiles and light shields.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted leaky faucets at the exposed hand sink at the front deli counter and at the 3 compartment sink in the rear. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Premises has no long stem metal thermometer for foods in hot holding unit at the front service counter. Must provide and maintain.
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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: Must detail clean all shelves throughout premises,of dirt and dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area
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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: Detail clean floors througjout bpremises,along wall base and corners and observed floor tiles in poor repair tthroiughout premises,instructed to replace floor tiles and clean floors
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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: Must replace ceiling tiles in the rear prep area,tiles are miissing,instructed to provide
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter throughout premises,to prevent rodent harborage
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Must detail clean all shelves throughout premises,of dirt and dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area
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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: Detail clean floors througjout bpremises,along wall base and corners and observed floor tiles in poor repair tthroiughout premises,instructed to replace floor tiles and clean floors
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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: Must replace ceiling tiles in the rear prep area,tiles are miissing,instructed to provide
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter throughout premises,to prevent rodent harborage
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report#1155105 datev06-20-2013(38) install washbowl inside washroom,serious violation 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all shelves throughout premises,of dirt and dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area
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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: Detail clean floors througjout bpremises,along wall base and corners and observed floor tiles in poor repair tthroiughout premises,instructed to replace floor tiles and clean floors
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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: Must replace ceiling tiles in the rear prep area,tiles are miissing,instructed to provide
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter throughout premises,to prevent rodent harborage
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector’s note: Observed live cat inside washroom in rear storage area and running in sales area when washroom door opened. Instructed manager to remove cat from premises. Critical violation 7-38-020 citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Label and date all sliced deli meats in display and walk-in coolers.
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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 and exterior of slicer (food debris), holding units(spills), display shelves(cigarette ashes, dust, debris), shelves behind front counter.
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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: Replace missing and damaged floor tiles in all areas, near entrance, in prep, sales, walk-in cooler, and storage areas. Elevate all stock off floor in rear prep and storage areas.
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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: Replace all missing and stained ceiling tiles.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Provide adequate lighting in rear prep/dish washing area and storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Install an exposed hand sink behind front counter where nachos with ground beef and cheese prepared and served. Install washbowl inside washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in all coolers and metal stem thermometers for internal temperatures.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove soiled water in mop pail to prevent insect breeding. Remove mop from 3-compartment sink. Remove all unused in equipment and articles inside unused coolers and storage areas to prevent pest harborage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.
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PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)
No smoking regulations
Inspector’s note: "no smoking" signs not posted. Observed customer smoking lighted cigarette inside store near entrance. Smoking is prohibited in public places. "no smoking" signs shall be clearly and conspicuously posted at every entrance in each public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited. Smoking violation/clean indoor air ordinance 7-32-020b.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector’s note: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND 225-ILBS OF SINGLE BAGGED FROZEN FOOD,LOOKS LIKE FROZEN GRITS.MANGER STATED ITS ARRICAN FOOD,STORED INSIDE OF DISPLAY FREEZER AND IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER. FOR SALE TO PUBLIC NOT LABLED,NO RECIEPT PROVIDED FOR SOURCE.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FOOD-CDI. CRITICAL 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. OBSERVED SIDE EAST DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT SIDE/BOTTOM OF DOOR. ALSO EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT SIDE OF COOLER UNIT. MUST REPAIR DOOR CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA.RECOMMED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · 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: Must remove all pop crates being used as shelves and provide adequate shelving in rear and front of store.
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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: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipments. Must elevate all stock items atleast 6" off the floor.
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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: Must seal all openings in walls in front of store by front door and throughout as needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a shield to the light in rear prep area and inside of walk-in freezer. Must clean all light shields-remove dead bugs and dirt.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED, SINK WAS COMPLETELY HIDDEN BY UTENSILS AND PANS. MANAGER MOVED ITEMS AND SINK WAS UNSANITARY AND HAD LITTLE DEAD BUGS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND A LIVE LARGE GRAY CAT IN THE REAR OF THE STORE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CAT, LITTER AND CAT FOOD FROM PREMISES. AT TIME OF INSPECTION CAT, LITTER AND FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM PREMISES. CITATION #63187-18 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. FOUND 15 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CHIP SHELVES IN FRONT OF STORE, 7 IN REAR PREP ON FLOOR BY THE PREP TABLE AND 5 SCATTERED IN THE BOXES WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. CITATION #63188-10 ISSUED.
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL POP CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR AND FRONT OF STORE.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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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. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FRONT OF STORE BY FRONT DOOR AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS-REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND DIRT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install a mop sink with hot/cold running water per city code and a back flow prevention device (or make sure faucet does not have threads on it).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from rear storage areas around both toilet rooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.