J & A ORIENTAL FOOD MART

5755 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Grocery Store

23 inspections

1. Canvass30 oct. 2025

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
2. Canvass6 juin 2024

   8 infractions

   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED COOKED PORK 97.3F-117.6F, COOKED CHICKEN 105.3F-112.3F AND COOKED VEGETABLES 86.4F-100.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR AND 2 DOOR COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON 2 DOOR COOLER . THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, STORAGE SHELVES, GREASE TRAP, GRILLS, PREP TABLES AND WOK STATIONS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
3. Non-Inspection3 juin 2024

   0 infraction

4. Canvass11 mai 2023

   2 infractions

   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
5. Canvass Re-Inspection23 févr. 2022

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • FOUND A CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; THE INTERIOR PLASTIC OF THE LID IS CRACKED AND FALLING OFF (THE LID IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
6. Canvass16 févr. 2022

   7 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER. OBSERVED TWO LARGE TRAYS OF COOKED BEEF AND COOKED PORK TIGHTLY WRAPPED AND STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER, RANGING FROM 45 F - 46 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBERSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE 1-DOOR PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE REAR COOKS LINE AREA. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • FOUND A CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; THE INTERIOR PLASTIC OF THE LID IS CRACKED AND FALLING OFF (THE LID IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND BLACK DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR THE RESTROOM IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
7. Canvass Re-Inspection12 mars 2019

   0 infraction

8. Canvass Re-Inspection6 mars 2019

   10 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-602.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS IN THE COOLER NOT LABELED WITH QUANTITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-501.112 REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE GLUE BOARDS AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11 REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN THE BASEMENT.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, STORAGE SHELVES, GREASE TRAP, GRILLS, PREP TABLES AND WOK STATIONS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.11 REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.114 REMOVE THE NON-WORKING CHEST FREEZER FROM THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2268550 ON 2/26/19 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER CAVITIES AND ON THE RETAIL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER CAVITY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
9. Canvass26 févr. 2019

   16 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED SKEWERS OF PORK STORED ON IN A CONTAINER ON THE PREP TABLE AT 101.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $30. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AND VIOLATION #21 OBSERVED FOR IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS IN THE COOLER NOT LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER AND QUANTITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND PLASTIC PALLET IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE TOILET SO THAT IT CAN BE FLUSHED PROPERLY INSTEAD OF USING A STRING TO PULL THE LEVER. REPLACE THE MISSING TOILET WATER TANK COVER.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE RETAIL DISPLAY AREA IN FRONT OF THE CHEST FREEZER. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AN EXHAUST FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
10. Canvass22 janv. 2018

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED WORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET FROM CHEST FREEZER DOORS IN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP ON DOOR TRACKS FROM 2-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE SAME COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH HOLES UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND NDER THE SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL AND WINDOW FRAME NEXT TO GRILL IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WORN HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
11. Canvass Re-Inspection19 janv. 2017

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON 1ST FL. CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,GRILLS,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINET,ALL REACH IN COOLERS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND WINDOW FRAME IN REAR PREP AREA,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
12. Canvass12 janv. 2017

    12 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. BEEF & PORK 87.4F,5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 134.8F,10LBS. COOKED BEEF 132.1F. ON STEAM TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 20LBS. $75.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILETROOMS FOR HAND WASHING.EMPLOYEE LEFT PREMISES TO PURCHASE SOAP.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN GARDEN HOSE AND OTHER ARTICLES ON BASEMENT FLOOR.ALSO APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/12/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON 1ST FL. CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,GRILLS,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINET,ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AT FRONT DOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WINDOW SILL AND MISSING WALL BASE AT FRONT WINDOW,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR..MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND WINDOW FRAME IN REAR PREP AREA,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET IN BASEMENT ABOVE MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION FROM DRAINLINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
13. Canvass12 avr. 2016

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TWO BROKEN LIDS ON THE BOX FREEZERS, 1 IN BASEMENT,AND 1 ST. FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE EQUIPMENT STOVE TOP, CHAR GRILL IN THE COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TOREPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.OBSERVED WALLS IN FRONT NEED REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO FILL ALL HOLES, AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING AREA..
14. Canvass29 sept. 2015

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND POTS AT SHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND REACH IN FREEZERS AT BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
15. Canvass Re-Inspection21 avr. 2014

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOODS WITH PROPER INFO DISCUSSED
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES & SHELVES IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST REPAIR LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,GRILL TABLE,GRILL,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,DEEP FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR FLOOR ON SALES FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST RECONNECT PIPES AT 2- COMP MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION FROM DRAIN PIPE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT
16. Canvass14 avr. 2014

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS UNDER PALLET WHERE DEEP FREEZER IS STORED IN BASEMENT,ON LEDGE BEHIND SAME FREEZER,ON BRICK BEHIND FURNANCE,ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN CORNER OF BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT DOOR MAIL SLOT IN POOR REPAIR AT BOTTOM OF DOOR & FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG SIDE.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE ON SITE OR WRITTEN ON RECEIPT OF SERVICE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR & MAIL SLOT.PROVIDE CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOODS WITH PROPER INFO DISCUSSED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES & SHELVES IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST REPAIR LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,GRILL TABLE,GRILL,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,DEEP FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR FLOOR ON SALES FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RECONNECT PIPES AT 2- COMP MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION FROM DRAIN PIPE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
17. Canvass Re-Inspection1 oct. 2013

    0 infraction

18. Canvass24 sept. 2013

    6 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. SUCH AS BEEF BBQ AT 57.5F, RAW PORK AT 57.9F, FRIED FISH AT 96F, PORK BBQ AT 81.5F, COOKED PORK BBQ AT 89F, HOT CHICKEN ADOBO AT 98F, COOKED PORK AT 125F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE, COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED IN A COOLER AND HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $ 608.00 AND TOTAL 210 LBS.
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES,POT AND PANS UNDER RUNNING WATER ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT USING SANITIZER. AND PUTTING THE POTS AND PANS ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVING RIGHT AWAY. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT SET UP . INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE PROPER WAY OF SETTING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,HOW TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES,POTS AND PANS AND PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1214259 DATED 4/23/12. COVING MISSING FROM FRONT PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVING. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER,COOLER , PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,WIRE SHELVINGS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT THE REAR KITCHEN,ALONG WALL BASE ALL CORNER,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN IN DETAIL WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN/COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
19. Canvass Re-Inspection23 avr. 2012

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Foods inside coolers and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Light and ceiling tile not maintained. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile and detail clean light covers through-out. Coving missing from front prep area along wallbase. Instructed to replace missing coving.
20. Canvass18 avr. 2012

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Internal temperature of reach in cooler at 50.4 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that cooler must maintain 40 F or below at all times of operation. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • Potentially hazarodus foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 3-30 Lbs of cooked Beef at 51.6 F and 4-30 Lbs of cooked pork at 49.9 F to 54.4 F and cooked rice 3 Lbs at 63.6 F in cooler stated above. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured. Value $600, 213 Lbs.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Foods inside coolers and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Light and ceiling tile not maintained. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile and detail clean light covers through-out. Coving missing from front prep area along wallbase. Instructed to replace missing coving.
21. Canvass21 juill. 2011

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD OR DRAIN RACKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES BY WASHROOM. (NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER CEILING VENT COVER).--------NOTED PEELING PAINT AROUND WINDOW SILL NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE AND REPAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK (USED AS MOPSINK) IN THE BASEMENT.
22. Plainte19 mai 2010

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE HOOD IN REAR AND CEILING TILES ABOVE CASHIER (FRONT AREA).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. NOTED SOME FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
23. Canvass3 févr. 2010

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Use dustless cleaning methods. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR COOKING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.----- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.