CERMAK PRODUCE

4401 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Grocery Store

30 inspections

1. CanvassMar 25, 2026

   5 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 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.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AND STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR, RACKS, AND BOXES OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2. ComplaintMar 7, 2025

   8 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE MEAT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10 POUNDS OF SHRIMPS BETWEEN 48.0F-50.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 10LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • THE WALLS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM ARE STAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MEAT CUTTING PREP AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
3. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 12, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOORS IN HOT FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE MEAT COOLER PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassJul 10, 2024

   9 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 87.5F-90.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LAOS OBSERVED HAND SINK AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BREAD OVEN AT 73.2F INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE MEAT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 40LBS OF CHICKEN AT 51.2F, 15LBS OF PORK AT 48.8F AND 10LBS OF BEEF AT 47.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 65LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOORS IN HOT FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE MEAT COOLER PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED BIN IN THE MANAGER'S EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassAug 10, 2023

   8 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK FOR THE BREAD OVEN LOCATED NEAR THE STORE ENTRANCE/CHECK OUT LINES - OBSERVED CASHIER PULLING OUT FRESH BAKED BREAD FROM OVEN AND PLACING BREAD INTO PAPER BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A PREP AREA FOR OVEN AND INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA, OR RELOCATE OVEN TO AN EXISTING PREP AREA WITH A HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER, IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM, IN THE CARNITAS PREP AREA AND IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
   • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED FROZEN FISH BEING THAWED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE MEAT CUTTING AREA UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 77F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER BELOW 70F OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED HEAVY RUST BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE MEAT PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE TABLE. ALSO OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD ON THE WALL BEHIND THE PRODUCE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW EXPOSED WOOD.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED AND SCORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM BEHIND THE TOILET AND IN BETWEEN THE URINAL AND THE HAND WASHING SINK.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • THE WALLS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM ARE STAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MEAT CUTTING PREP AREA.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING STAFF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
6. CanvassOct 21, 2022

   7 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK FOR THE BREAD OVEN LOCATED NEAR THE STORE ENTRANCE/CHECK OUT LINES - OBSERVED CASHIER PULLING OUT FRESH BAKED BREAD FROM OVEN AND PLACING BREAD INTO PAPER BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A PREP AREA FOR OVEN AND INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA, OR RELOCATE OVEN TO AN EXISTING PREP AREA WITH A HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • FOUND THE CARNITAS TONGS STORED INSIDE THE HOT-HOLDING CASE WITH THE HANDLE OF THE TONGS IN THE MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TONGS AND ALL UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE OR WITH HANDLES OUT OF FOOD.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED THE DOOR ON THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK-IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR - DOOR IS DAMAGED AT BOTTOM AND DOES NOT COMPLETELY SEAL. MUST REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE MEAT DEPARTMENT (NEAR DELI MEATS) HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassAug 13, 2021

   10 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE 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 ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FOUND NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT HAND SINK BEHIND MEAT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED HOT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA.40LBS OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN TEMPERATURE RANGE BETWEEN 119.1F-125.4F; ALL HOT FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES, MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 60# OF FOOD WORTH $70. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 48.7F AND BEEF AT 45.9F. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 60# OF FOOD WORTH $70. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREAS DISCOLORED WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT MEAT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
8. Complaint Re-InspectionJun 28, 2019

   0 infractions

9. Complaint Re-InspectionJun 26, 2019

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DELI.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293839 ON 6/19/19: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 FROM REPORT #2253197 ON 1/28/19 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD TILE BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
10. ComplaintJun 19, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DELI.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 FROM REPORT #2253197 ON 1/28/19 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD TILE BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
11. CanvassJan 28, 2019

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
      • OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN RAW CHICKEN AND RAW PORK IN THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH RAW PORK IN THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE WITH NO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE TWO TYPES OF MEAT. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF PORK WORTH $60. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILE ABOVE THE ROTISERRIE OVEN AND THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD TILE BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE SEAFOOD AND MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
12. CanvassSep 8, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS ON THE CUTTING BOARDS, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DELI COUNTER PREP, SEAFOOD COUNTER PREP AND REAR MEAT COOLER PREP ROOM. OBSERVED 2 RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN DELI COOLER. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND OR REPLACE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED GROUTING IN POOR REPAIR, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN COOK PREP AREA. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEEL PAINT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG WALL JUNCTION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR COOK AREA AND AT LEFT WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ACROSS FROM LOADING DOCK DOORS. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR RESEAL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MAIN OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS: IN REAR MEAT COOLER AND PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED 5 BURNED-OUT LIGHTS ABOVE DELI COUNTER. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
13. Recent InspectionNov 23, 2016

    0 infractions

14. Short Form ComplaintNov 16, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED 5 BOTTLES OF ORANGE JUICE, AND 12 BOTTLES OF COCONUT WATER IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE FOR SALE, PREMISES MANUAL CAPPING WITH OUT VARIANCE LETTER FROM CDPH,PRODUCT WAS PULLED AND DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
15. Short Form ComplaintSep 26, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DELI TWO CART RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE DELI CHOPPER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE MEAT ROOM, INSTRUCTED TOREMOVE AND RESEAL.
16. CanvassAug 30, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DELI TWO CART RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE DELI CHOPPER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE MEAT ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
17. CanvassMar 18, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR (OUT SIDE BUTCHER SHOP), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FRONT BAKERY DISPLAY CASE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE COOKING ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING/WALLS IN THE MEAT PACKAGING ROOM NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THIS ROOM ,AND MILK COOLER. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MISSING TILES THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO REPAIR CEILING IN DELI COOLER, PEELING PAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SPRAYER ONLY AT THE COOKING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NOZZLE. ALSO REPAIR LOWER PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT.
18. Short Form ComplaintApr 8, 2015

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING UNITS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUN WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT MEAT CUTTING AREAS. LOOSE AND RUSTY SHEET METAL AT ENTRANCE WAY AND BY WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT MAIN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DELI PREPARATION AND HOT FOOD SERVING AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DELI/HOT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(CLOTHES, TOOLS,ETC.) FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
19. CanvassJan 26, 2015

    5 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN HOT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. (7-38-030) INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING UNITS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUN WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT MEAT CUTTING AREAS. LOOSE AND RUSTY SHEET METAL AT ENTRANCE WAY AND BY WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT MAIN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(CLOTHES, TOOLS,ETC.) FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
20. CanvassMar 19, 2014

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler in meat department, deli department, must properly date food items in walk in cooler in meat department, deli department.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks in meat department, produce department that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Dairy cooler shelving that had rust/peeling shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, cooler shelving/racks in dairy department not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Prep table in kitchen prep area lower shelving not clean, need cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in meat department that had broken, damaged floor tiles and missing grout, shall be repaired, re-grouted. Floors in walk in coolers, and rear storage areas under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floor in walk in freezer in state of disrepair, had rust, missing metal, shall be replaced/repaired.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling in meat department prep area had peeling paint, exposed plaster, shall be repaired/replaced. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, rear storage area, sales floor areas, shall be replaced/repaired.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • missing light shields in display cooler in dairy department, and produce department, shall be provided, missing/damaged light shields in rear storage areas, lunchroom shall be provided.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers, coolers, meat department prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in dairy coolers, display coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(detailed).
21. ComplaintJul 11, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL ALL FOODS IN DISPLAY CASE WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT COMES FROM,
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE/CLEAN STAINED CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND MEAT COUNTER AND COOKING AREA,
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN MEAT MARKET AREA, AND REPAINT WALL IN COOKING AREA, NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MEAT MARKET AREA, AND REPAIR SPRAY DEVICE BY COOKING AREA, AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CONSPICUOUSLY AND PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS,
22. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 21, 2013

    0 infractions

23. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 15, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME PIPES LEAKING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY COOKING AREA, AND GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR AT THREE COMPARTMENT IN STORAGE AREA, SINK IN COOKING AREA NOW REPAIRED AND OK TO USED, AND SINK IN STORAGE AREA STILL NEEDS GREASE TRAP IN STALLED, SINK TAGGED, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, #3127464240
24. CanvassFeb 14, 2013

    10 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO RUNNING HOT WATER, WATER IS LUKE WARM, READING 90'F, MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, READING AT LEAST 110'F, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • SEWER COMING FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS, IN DELI, KITCHEN AREA, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, WATER BACKING UP IN ALL BATHROOMS BY OFFICE AREA, WHEN WATER IS BEING FLUSHED, BATHROOMS ARE OUT OF ORDER, ALL DRAINS MUST BE RODDED, AND CLEANED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL BATHROOMS INOPERABLE, DUE TO SEWER BACK-UP, AND WASTE WATER COMING ONTO FLOOR WHEN FLUSHED,MANGER STATED EMPLOYEE TAKES A BREAK AND GOES ACROSS A STREET TO USE THE BATHROOM. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 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
      • REAR OVERHEAD DOOR IN POOR REPAIR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL ALL FOODS IN DISPLAY CASE WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT COMES FROM
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE RUSTY BOTTOM COUNTER TABLE SHELF, AND REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND MEAT COUNTER
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, (REAR PREP AREA,KITCHEN,FRONT DELI AREA, FOOD DISPLAY AREA ECT)
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN BRICK TILE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BY COOKED FOODS
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA,KITCHEN AREA,MEAT AREA ECT.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT
25. Complaint Re-InspectionMay 31, 2012

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Deli meats inside display case not labeled or dated. Instructed to date deli meat loaves within 5 days once seal has been broken.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor not maintained in butcher/deli area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling tile and ventilation/light covers not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace missing and damaged ceiling tile and detail clean all ventilation and light covers. Coving tile missing in area along wallbase. Instructed to replace missing tile. Men's toilet room walls not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light bulbs not maintained in produce display case. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs, replace missing or non-cleaned light shields and install end caps.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Three compartment sinks not maintained. Instructed to repair leak at drainline under main 3 compartment sink and repair cold water faucet handle at rear 3 compartment sink. Utility sink faucet not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace faucet. Men's toilet bowl not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover at top of toilet.
26. ComplaintMay 21, 2012

    7 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 2-1 gallon containers of whole milk at 44.1 F, being stored on edge of cooler shelf. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below and not to overstock milk in cooler. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $5.00, 16lbs.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Front entry doors not rodent proofed. Both sets of entry doors has 1/4 gap at bottom in middle. Instructed to rodent proof to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Deli meats inside display case not labeled or dated. Instructed to date deli meat loaves within 5 days once seal has been broken.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor not maintained in butcher/deli area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling tile and ventilation/light covers not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace missing and damaged ceiling tile and detail clean all ventilation and light covers. Coving tile missing in area along wallbase. Instructed to replace missing tile. Men's toilet room walls not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light bulbs not maintained in produce display case. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs, replace missing or non-cleaned light shields and install end caps.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Three compartment sinks not maintained. Instructed to repair leak at drainline under main 3 compartment sink and repair cold water faucet handle at rear 3 compartment sink. Utility sink faucet not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace faucet. Men's toilet bowl not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover at top of toilet.
27. ComplaintDec 23, 2011

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY RUSTY METAL PREP SHELF AT MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA.--------ALSO MUST REPAINT RUSTED METAL POST INSIDE MEAT PREP/WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST REPAINT RUSTY METAL FRAME AROUND MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AT MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED METAL FLOORING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.------------MUST FIX BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT MEAT PREP AREA OR LEVEL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED DAMAGED WALL BEHIND MEAT GRINDER INSIDE MEAT PREP/WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR INSTALL FRP WALL SHEET.-------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING INSIDE MEAT PREP/WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DISPLAY AND ABOVE MEAT SERVICE AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.---------MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA (REAR).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOPSINK FAUCET (NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK) AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.
28. Short Form ComplaintNov 15, 2010

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER PREP TABLE I PRODUCE PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL IN MEAT PREP/PACKING AREA.----- MUST RE CAULK OR RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MEAT SERVICE AREA.------MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN METAL SHEET FLOOR INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.-----MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
29. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 8, 2010

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER PREP TABLE I PRODUCE PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL IN MEAT PREP/PACKING AREA.----- MUST RE CAULK OR RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MEAT SERVICE AREA.------MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN METAL SHEET FLOOR INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.-----MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
30. CanvassOct 1, 2010

    7 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED (REAR MEAT PREP AREA). NOTED FAUCET NECK NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SAID FAUCET. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER PREP TABLE I PRODUCE 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL IN MEAT PREP/PACKING AREA.----- MUST RE CAULK OR RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MEAT SERVICE AREA.------MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN METAL SHEET FLOOR INSIDE MEAT 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.-----MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF PRODUCE WALK-IN AND DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.