Super Leon

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in sales area. Instructed mnager to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged items not labeled and displayed for customer service. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged items with ingredients, business name, address, etc

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed open containers of salsa not covered in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to cover all food items to prevent contamination.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic cups used to dispense salsa in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils to prevent contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on rear washroom door. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacles at hand washing sinks. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 : observed no probe thermometer for taking internal food temperatures of tcs foods must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 : observed an infestation of appx. 150 or more mice droppings scattered throughout premises such as under shelving units at service counter,inside of doors and open spaces underneath unused deli display unit,under all food and drink display shelves,under & in between all reach in coolers,in toilet room adjacent to dish washing area- on floor behind door.basement-on ledges leading to basement,on concrete landings,on floor under & on most shelving units,in between massive clutter stored throughout basement.also. Appx. 5 or more live small flies in rear prep areas near hand sink.a dead mouse on floor underneath a crate in basement.must remove droppings,dead mouse clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/20/23.(priority 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed several gaps along sides of side door in dish washing area,basement screen on door not tight fitting and door is wide open as well as 1st fl. Front door must make doors tight fitting to prevent insect and rodent entry.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout premises including basement and provide adequate shelving units

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

Inspector’s note: 4-301.13 : observed no drain board at 3- compartment sink must provide and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 : observed oversized pots and multi-use utensils to large to be submerged into 3- compartment sink.must provide a typed written sanitizing procedure on how to propely sanitize utensils.must remove excessive loose caulking from inside of 3- compartment sink basin and use food grade caulking only.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust,dirt and food debris build up from saw machine,used coolers.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 : must repair or replace self closing devices on rear & near dish washing area toilet room door

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove and organize massive articles stored throughout premises including basement and prep tables of personal items to prevent rodent harborage areas.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed table top hot holding unit not in use but at improper temperature of 97.8f. A held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org.must have hot holding unit at 135.0f or above,(priority 7-38-005)

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no probe thermometer for taking internal food temperatures of tcs foods must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for table top hot holding unit must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an infestation of appx. 500 or more mice droppings scattered throughout premises such as inside of pest control log book,on shelving units at service counter,inside of doors and open spaces underneath unused deli display unit,under all food and drink display shelves,under & in between all reach in coolers,on lower shelf of prep table in front prep area,on display shelf next to bags of tortilla chips,rear dry food storage area/dish washing area-along wall bases.toilet room adjacent to dish washing area-along wall bases and in between articles stacked on floor.rear kitchen -underneath all crates,along wall bases,behind refrigerator & chest freezer.basement-on ledges leading to basement,on concrete landings,on floor under most shelving units,in between massive clutter stored throughout basement.also. Appx. 15 or more live small flies crawling on loose onions on display for sale,on…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several gaps along sides of side door in dish washing area,basement screen on door not tight fitting and door is wide open as well as rear 1st fl. Door must make doors tight fitting to prevent insect and rodent entry.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils stored throughout rear kitchen area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn and discolored cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged sliding doors on table top hot holding unit.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout premises including basement and provide adequate shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags used for food storage in freezers must eliminate and provide food grade bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no drain board at 3- compartment sink must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed oversized pots and multi-use utensils to large to be submerged into 3- compartment sink.must provide a typed written sanitizing procedure on how to propely sanitize utensils.must remove excessive loose caulking from inside of 3- compartment sink basin and use food grade caulking only.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust,dirt and food debris build up from display shelves,prep tables,all coolers & freezers,saw machine,meat slicer,used and unused coolers,exterior of food storage containers,hand sink & 3- compartment basins.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed an existing toilet room in rear area off of kitchen noticed toilet has been removed at this time must re-install toilet and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace self closing devices on rear toilet room door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust and food splatter from walls where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize massive articles stored throughout premises including basement and prep tables of personal items to prevent rodent harborage areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles on sales floor,missing ceiling & wall tiles in rear prep area,damaged wall near chemical display on sales floor,concrete floor in poor repair in front of and around 3- compartment sink,damaged and missing floor tiles throughout premises.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in 1st fl. Rear storage area and kitchen.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a few openings into the floor around cooler. Must seal to prevent entry point for pest.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the front ceiling area. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no ingredient labels on the prepackaged tcs rte foods (tamales) for sale at the front food prep area. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5) observed no allergen warning labels on the prepackaged peanuts for sale located at the front customer counter. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the rear door opened with a screen that is in disrepair. Instructed to make rear door screen tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11 observed grocery bags being used as food storage bags in the reach in freezer. Instructed to only use food grade storage bags for all food storage.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed pots too large to be submerged in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install a larger 3 compartment sink, or remove large pots or provide an alternative manual warewashing procedure for large pots.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed interior of the walk in cooler and reach in cooler with minor debris. Instructed to clean.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a covered receptacle is needed inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed various areas of the walls and floors not smooth and easily cleanable by the 3 compartment sink and the walk in cooler door. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed a thermometer is needed inside of the milk cooler and walk in cooler. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no ingredient labels on the prepackaged tcs rte foods (tamales) for sale at the front food prep area. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5) observed no allergen warning labels on the prepackaged peanuts for sale located at the front customer counter. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the rear door opened with a screen that is in disrepair. Instructed to make rear door screen tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11 observed grocery bags being used as food storage bags in the reach in freezer. Instructed to only use food grade storage bags for all food storage.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing concentration of the sanitizing compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed pots too large to be submerged in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install a larger 3 compartment sink, or remove large pots or provide an alternative manual warewashing procedure for large pots.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed interior of the walk in cooler and reach in cooler with minor debris. Instructed to clean.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a covered receptacle is needed inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed various areas of the walls and floors not smooth and easily cleanable by the 3 compartment sink and the walk in cooler door. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors in the basement, behind the counter and in the front and rear food prep areas with minor accumulated dirt debris. Instructed to clean all.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate on premises as required. Establishment prepares and serves carnitas on sundays and slices and sells ready to eat meats daily. Instructed to enroll for class and obtain a new city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under around and behind freezers, sinks and storage areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tile in store; replace tile where needed. Observed water damage to the ceiling of the washroom in rear area behind serving counter; must repair damaged area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interiors of all sinks on premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Must organize and maintain basement storage area; area cluttered with items.

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

Inspector’s note: Must defrost the chest freezer in the rear of premises where the compartment sink is located,has ice build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the basement area,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the fans inside the walk-in cooler of dust build-up and remove chip paint from interior door of walk-in cooler in rear of premises instructed to clean fans and remove chip paint

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers at open produce cooler,instructed to provide

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the cold holding unit where the milk is stored near front counter,instructed to provide

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the basement area,and rear storage area near 3 compartment sink,to prevent rodent harborage

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

Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being handle and served such as slicing deli meats. Instructed manager that a certified manager must be onsite/duty at times when handling potentially hazardous foods. Serious citation issued #7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the trays inside the deli cooler to remove waste.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint in the toilet room, must repair/repaint and maintain walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove and/or organize clutter in the rear storage area(unused toilet room).

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate all pops,pans,etc off floors in rear and basement area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must organize all basement storage off walls/floors to prevent pest harborage area.

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.NEED TO CLEAN MICROWAVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER

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.NEED TO ORGANIZE SIDE AND REAR STORAGE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED

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

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED THE MANAGER CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE EXPIRED PREMISES SLICES LUNCHMEAT IE. HAM, HARD SALAMI ETC. AND HAS HOT TAMALES THEY MAKE ON WEEKENDS 20 DOZ. SCHOOL INFORMATION GIVEN TO ENROLL FOR CLASS. MUST PROVIDE.

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.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.NEED TO ORGAINIZE SIDE AND REAR STOREAGE AREAS AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED