SUPER MERCADO LA CHIQUITA

3555 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Grocery Store

21 inspections

1. Plainte8 mai 2026

   7 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF OVERHEAD DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 1/2" GAP BETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS NEAR TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, HOT WATER TANK AND COMPRESSOR ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
2. Canvass6 oct. 2025

   2 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE (ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ITEMS IN WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
3. Canvass4 déc. 2024

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBESRVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT KITCHEN HAND SINK. MANAGER INSTALLED SIGN DURING INSPECTION.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
4. Canvass15 août 2023

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN REAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN ROTISSERIE HOT HOLDING CABINET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING AIR TEMPERATURE.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE FINAL RINSE (180F) FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. (TEST STRIPS PROVIDED BY MANAGER AT END OF INSPECTION).
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MULTIPLE CEILING TILES ABOVE SALES FLOOR, CASHIER AREA, AND TAQUERIA TO BE WATER DAMAGED AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EFFECTED TILES.
5. Plainte25 mai 2022

   6 infractions

   • 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
     • OBSERVED AT THE RESTAURANT FOOD HANDLER HANDLED READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND SERVED IT TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AT GARAGE DOOR AT THE SIDE ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL RODENT/PEST ENTRY POINTS.
   • 46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY
     • CORRECTED ON SITE. AFTER INSTRUCTED, THE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE, BEHIND RESTAURANT AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED EGGS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND IN THE MAIN LEVEL WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND REPLACE WITH CORRECT STORAGE RACKS, MAINTAIN, AND MAKES SURE ALL SAID ITEMS ARE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN IN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FAN COVERS AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE VENT IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6. Canvass1 déc. 2020

   4 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND REPLACE WITH CORRECT STORAGE RACKS. AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA, REAR STORAGE, AND WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE ON SALES FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
7. Canvass18 avr. 2019

   4 infractions

   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES (FORKS) BEING STORED INSIDE THE HOT PEPPER/VEGETABLE MIX INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER ADJACENT TO THE COOK/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE TABLES IN THE KITCHEN ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT AND RUST DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
8. Canvass Re-Inspection10 oct. 2018

   8 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY RISK DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ON DOUBLE RECEIVING DOORS ALONG TOP AND CENTER BOTTOM AND SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON DAIRY REACH IN COOLER DOOR
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Inspector Comments: 6-201,17 MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE MEAT DEPT
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • Inspector Comments: 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
9. Canvass4 oct. 2018

   13 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • 2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRAT KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 20. PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
     • 3-501.14 OBSERVED THE COOLING PROCESS FOR TCS FOODS WITH THE DATE AND COOLING TIME ON PANS OF FOODS AT 7:00 A.M. AND THE TEMPERATURE TAKEN AT 9:20 A.M. OF 41LBS.(3)-PANS COOKED STEAK 104.1F,109.5F,87.3F AND 7:20 A.M. (8LBS.)1- PAN PORK AT 98.6F TAKEN AT 9:25 A.M. STORED IN PANS INSIDE OF PLASTIC BUSS PANS OF ICE ON REAR PREP TABLE AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.FOODS MUST BE COOLED FROM 135.0F TO 70.0F WITHIN THE FIRST 2 HOURS AND 70.0F TO 41.0F WITHIN 4 HOURS .APPX.49LBS.$237.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • 3-501.16 (A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER 35LBS.PORK 45.3F DATED 10/3,25LBS. PORK IN GREEN SAUCE 45.7F DATED 10/3,17LBS. CACTUS 46.6F DATED 10/2,15LBS. STEAK 46.4F DATED 10/3.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.92LBS.$518.(SEE VIOLATION #20)
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY RISK DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • 4-301.11 OBSERVED AN OPEN AIR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 108.6F ON SALES FLOOR WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE (COOKED CHICKENS).TCS FOOD WERE JUST STORED INSIDE AND AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • 4-204.112(B)MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT(CHICKEN).
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ON DOUBLE RECEIVING DOORS ALONG TOP AND CENTER BOTTOM AND SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON DAIRY REACH IN COOLER DOOR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201,17 MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE MEAT DEPT.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
10. Plainte27 sept. 2017

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET ON WALK IN FRRZER DOOR IN NEED OF REPLACING OR REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN DAIRY COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND SPLATTER. WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HAND SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF LEVELING. SINK IS BENT DOWNWARD AND CAUSING WATER TO POOL IN SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
11. Plainte16 mars 2017

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • GLASS SHEILD AT FRONT COUNTER AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE CRACKED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA OF RESTAURANT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. PREP TABLES IN DELI AND FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY. FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR GROCERY AND PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FANS IN WALK IN PREPARED FOODS COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BALLS. HOOD VENTILATION IN THE RESTAUARANT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MET DEPARTMENT, LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAIINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SNAITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
12. Canvass16 août 2016

    4 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS
13. Canvass4 sept. 2015

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR AND CONDENSOR IN THE MEAT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE PRODUCE AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
14. Canvass10 sept. 2014

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DELI AREA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE INBETWEEN WALL AND EXPOSED HANDSINKS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING TILES ON DISPLAY FLOOR. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA.
15. Plainte9 janv. 2013

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • THE LARGE CLEAN POTS AND PANS ARE STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE RACK RIGHT SIDE UP, INVERT THE POTS AND PANS SO THEY DRAIN AND SO DEBRIS CANNOT FALL INSIDE. THE CAN OPENER BASE IN THE KITCHEN IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE LARGE STAINLESS STEEL BLENDER HAS DARK STAINING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWL SECTION, SCRUB ALL BUILDUP OFF AND SANITIZE. THE ICE MACHINES HAVE RUST AND LIME BUILDUP ON THE TOPS OF THE MACHINES, DELIME AND CLEAN THE UNITS AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DOORS. THE CEILINGS OF THE WALK IN COOLERS WHERE THE LIGHT FIXTURES WERE REPLACED AND ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER CEILINGS. THE FREEZER CONDENSER IS FROZEN UP AND ONE OF THE FANS IS NOT WORKING, DEFROST AND REPAIR THE UNIT. IF THE BUTCHER COOLER SHELVES HAVE A CONDENSATION BUILDUP, WIPE DOWN AREAS WITH A SANITIZING CLOTH OR PAD.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • THE CEILING ABOVE THE DELI AS SOME DUSTY BUILDUP AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THIS AREA.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • THE ICE SCOOPS HAVE NO SANITARY SPACE OR STORAGE CONTAINER, OBTAIN A SANITARY ICE SCOOP STORAGE DEVICE.
16. Short Form Complaint5 oct. 2012

    0 infraction

17. Canvass22 juin 2012

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGH OUT STORE AND FROM VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • A CONSTANT TRICKLE OF WATER LEAKS FROM FAUCET OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AND ONE COMP SINK IN DELI AREA; REPAIR.
18. Plainte8 nov. 2011

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK REACH IN COOLER DOORS,LOOSE DRAIN TRAY IN FRESH MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,LOOSE CAULK AT SPLASH GUARD HAND SINK IN DELI AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN DELI AREA & PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN TAQUERIA AREA,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON RECEIVING DOOR.
19. Short Form Complaint23 août 2011

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS & JUICES STORED INSIDE OF COOLER FOR SALE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON COOKING PREP AREA PREP COOLER & ICE MACHINE,SINK STOPPERS,ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS IN BETWEEN 1- COMP & 3- COMP SINKS ADJACENT TO HAND SINKS IN DELI & MEAT PREP AREAS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN MEAT & DELI PREP AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RECEIVING DOOR DOOR SWEEP,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,2ND FL. FOOD STORAGE AREA WALLS & WINDOW TRIM BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DELI PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Inspector Comments: 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.DELI PREP COOLER,PALETAS FREEZER,HOT HOLDING UNIT.
20. Canvass17 juin 2011

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS & JUICES STORED INSIDE OF COOLER FOR SALE.
    • 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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON COOKING PREP AREA PREP COOLER & ICE MACHINE,SINK STOPPERS,ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS IN BETWEEN 1- COMP & 3- COMP SINKS ADJACENT TO HAND SINKS IN DELI & MEAT PREP AREAS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN MEAT & DELI PREP AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RECEIVING DOOR DOOR SWEEP,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,2ND FL. FOOD STORAGE AREA WALLS & WINDOW TRIM BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DELI PREP AREA.
    • 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.DELI PREP COOLER,PALETAS FREEZER,HOT HOLDING UNIT.
21. Canvass29 mars 2010

    5 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REMOVING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND RETURNING TO HANDLE COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BUT, NO WASHING HER HANDS; IN KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER AT DELI AREA WASHING HANDS INSIDE A PREP SINK, POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT MULTI-USE POT/PANS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each u MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, MEAT SLICERS, AND ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3PART SINKS.
    • 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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.