CREMERIA SANTA MARIA, INC

3424 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Grocery Store

31 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 17, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
2. CanvassMar 10, 2026

   9 infractions

   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) RE-PACKAGED SOUR CREAM, STEAK MEAT, CHORIZO, SAUSAGE, SOUSE, AND A VARIETY OF CHEESES NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF LEFT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (64.2F) AT HANDWASHING, 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2623274 ON 9-4-25:56- OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
3. Complaint Re-InspectionSep 4, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.16 OBSERVED BROKEN WINDOW ON RE-INSPECTION. WINDOW DAMAGED, LEAVING A LARGE GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE TIGHTLY CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. WINDOW DAMAGE COVERED TEMPORARILY WITH FOAM BOARD.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-304.11 OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN.
4. Suspected Food PoisoningAug 28, 2025

   8 infractions

   • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
     • NOTED FOOD PACKAGES CONTAINING CHEESE ADULTERATED WITH GREEN MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND NOT IN GOOD CONDITION THAT PROTECTS THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONTENTS, PREVENTS EXPOSURE, OR IS FREE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ADULTERATED ITEMS, PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY #30 OF CHEESE FOR $500. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) RE-PACKAGED SOUR CREAM, STEAK MEAT, CHORIZO, SAUSAGE, AND A VARIETY OF CHEESES NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
     • FOUND OPEN BLEACH, CLOROX CLEANING MATERIALS STORED ON COOLER SHELF ABOVE FOOD ITEMS. TOXIC MATERIALS SHALL BE STORED SO THEY CANNOT CONTAMINATE FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. TOXIC MATERIALS CANNOT BE STORED ABOVE FOOD. (BLEACH REMOVED FROM COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION) PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 12 LIVE ROACHES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP, IN 2-DOOR FREEZER, LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT FRONT & SIDE SERVICE COUNTER, BEHIND ELECTRIC COOKTOP/BURNERS. NOTED 30 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREAS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/28/25. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED DESSICATED DEAD RAT IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED PASTRIES AND BREADS AT SELF-SERVICE STATION NOT SUPPLIED WITH SUITABLE PROTECTION AND UTENSILS OR EFFECTIVE DISPENSING METHODS THAT PROTECT THE FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. STATION WAS MOVED BEHIND THE COUNTER DURING INSPECTION, AND THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHOWED WHERE SERVING SUPPLIES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TONG OR WAX PAPER AT THE SELF-SERVICE STATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 31, 2024

   0 infractions

6. CanvassOct 24, 2024

   8 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FRESH CHEESE, SAUSAGES, TAMALES, DAIRY CREAMERS.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
     • ADULTERATED FOOD AND OBSERVED MEAT HANGING IN THE BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES WITH DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MEAT. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD THE EMPLOYEE DISCARD 5LBS OF MEAT WITH A VALUE OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-050(A) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF CHEESE AT 48.5F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 3LBS AT $25. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. OBSERVED 100-150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FURNACE, BEHIND THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, UNDER ALL CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, ON THE LANDING LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BETWEEN EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED A 1"-2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, 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.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
7. Complaint Re-InspectionJan 19, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
   • 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.
8. ComplaintJan 12, 2023

   12 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FRESH CHEESE, SAUSAGES, TAMALES, DAIRY CREAMERS. ) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER JOSE MARTINEZ ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:30 AM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 45.5F AND 60.9F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING INSPECTION TO 105F. 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)
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100-150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FURNANCE,BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER,UNDER SHELVING UNITS,UNDER ALL CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ,ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON FLOOR IN BASMENT BETWEEN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER.ALSO APPX. 5 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES FOUND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.CLUTTER IS A POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA NEEDS TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/04/23.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 3-5 DEAD MICE THORUGHOUT FACILTIY(BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD PEST AND SANITZIE ALL AREAS.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BY STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BLOOD RESIDUAL FROM THE MEAT PRODUCT IN THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIN
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DOOR WAY LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
   • 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.
9. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 12, 2022

   0 infractions

10. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 7, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN FOLLOWING AREAS; HOT WATER HEATER, AND FURNACE IN REAR DISH AREA; IN BASEMENT AREA ON STEPS AND ON FLOORS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
11. CanvassOct 3, 2022

    9 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS FRESH CHEESES, SAUSAGES, TAMALES , DAIRY CREAMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLCI VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE PACKED ON PREMISES MISSING LABELS WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED FOR SALE ON PREMISES MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 5 DEAD MICE THORUGHOUT FACILTIY(WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT). OBSERVED 20 DEAD ROACHES IN SALES FLOOR AREA (COLD-HOLDING UNIT, FLOORS,CORNERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD PEST AND SANITZIE ALL AREAS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING ON SALES FLOOR, UNDERNEATH TABLES, EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER HEATER, AND FURNACE IN REAR DISH AREA;IN HALLWAY ON AND AROUND WHITE BUCKETS STORED ON FLOORS; IN BASEMENT AREA ON EVERY STEP AND ON FLOORS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ANTS IN FRONT SALES FLOOR AREA ON FLOORS BENEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ANTS, SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES ON FLOOR IN FRONT SALES FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL ON REMOVAL AND MINIMIZING ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNWRAPPED AND EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION FROM WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL FOOD COVERED AND PROPERLY WRAPPED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION (71.4F), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100F AND AT 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS AT 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. WATER RESTORED DURING INSPECTION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY (UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATORS, SHELVING, TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2453800 DATED:10/26/2020:#40 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #49 OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 26, 2020

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS VARAIETY FRESH CHEESES, SAUSAGES, TAMALES , DAIRY CREAMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE PSOTED FOR PUBLCI VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED 2 LARGE PACKAGES OF RAW PORK SAUSAGES IMPROPERLY THAWING ON REAR PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD UNDER RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT .
13. CanvassOct 15, 2020

    6 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOODS... VARIETY OF SLICED FRESH CHEESES, SAUSAGES, TAMALES, COOKED CARNE ,DAIRY CREAMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED 2 LARGE PACKAGES OF RAW PORK SAUSAGES IMPROPERLY THAWING ON REAR PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD UNDER RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED PER CODE ON PREMISE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND STACKED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREMISE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT .
14. Complaint Re-InspectionSep 26, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE VARIETY OF FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO USING UNSEALED CLAY CONTAINERS TO STORE MOLE PRODUCT. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN REQUIRED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
15. ComplaintSep 16, 2019

    9 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHEESE. TAMALESS), NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOR AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
      • VARIETY OF LABELED REFRIGERATED CHEESES (DIFFERENT TEXTURES OF CINCHO CHEESE, CHIHUAHUA CHEESE, COTIJA CHEESE (WHOLE AND CRUMBLED), AND TAMALES WITHOUT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. LABELS HAVE ABOVE PREMISES AS DISTRIBUTOR. ALL PRODUCT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED FOR ALL PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
      • UNKNOWN SOURCE OF 10 LARGE BLOCKS OF UNWRAPPED AND UNLABELED REFRIGERATED CHEESE ON DISPLAY AND OFFERED FOR SALE. UNABLE TO VERIFY SOURCE, NO INVOICES PROVIDED. ALL CHEESE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 200LBS $1000 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005. ALL FOOD MUST BE OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE AND PROPER DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OVER 30 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES NOTED ON WALLS, CEILING, AND STORAGE BOXE IN PREP AREA , WAREWASHING AREA AND THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND 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
      • BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE VARIETY OF FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO USING UNSEALED CLAY CONTAINERS TO STORE MOLE PRODUCT. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN REQUIRED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
16. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 10, 2019

    0 infractions

17. CanvassMay 3, 2019

    7 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN-UP KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS (DISPOSABLE GLOVES, MASK, APRON, SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
      • OBSERVED RAT POISON BAGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED THAT RODENT BAIT STATIONS MUST BE SECURE WITH THE POISON INSIDE OF THE STATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED LARGE BARRELS OF RICE, BEANS, ETC. IN THE BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA---- APPROX. 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AGAINST THE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER----- APPROX. 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WATER HEATER IN THE REAR KITCHEN ALONG THE WEST WALL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT----APPROX. 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE CORNERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER-------AND APPROX. 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
18. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 16, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION - NO CITATION ISSUED
19. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 1, 2018

    16 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TAMALES,CHIRIZO,FLAN).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION - NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE ON DISPLAY
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN MOPSINK AND 3- COMP SINK.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA SHELVES
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET SPRAYER AT 1- COMP SINK AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH SAME.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT IS BROKEN THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGENS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2232299 10/25/18 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FURNANCE & BETWEEN BRICK AT SAME,BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER,INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS & ON WHEEL BASE,ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON FLOOR IN BASMENT BETWEEN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER.ALSO APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.CLUTTER IS A POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA NEEDS TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/1/18.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
20. CanvassOct 25, 2018

    19 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION .MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION - NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE NO DOCUMENTATION AND NO LABELS PROVIDED FOR ITEMS SUCH AS (10LBS.-EMPANADAS,40LBS-GORDITAS (WHEAT), 11 CASES-BOTTLED & 21-PACKAGED STRAWBERRY PARFAIT YOGURTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.A HELD FOR TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON FOOD ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE APPROVED DOCUMENTS.APPX.182LBS.132 LITERS.$663.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE ON DISPLAY.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FURNANCE,BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER,INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS,UNDER ALL CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ,ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON FLOOR IN BASMENT BETWEEN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER.ALSO APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.CLUTTER IS A POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA NEEDS TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/25/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA SHELVES.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL 1 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HAND SINKS DURING BUSINESS OPERATION AT THIS TIME.EMPLOYEE HAD TO LITE THE HOT WATER TANK .HOT WATER WAS RESTORED ON PREMISES.MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-030 (C)
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET SPRAYER AT 1- COMP SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT IS BROKEN THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGENS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
21. CanvassOct 13, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED MANY PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE, NOT LABELED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.ENGLISH LABELS, COMMONNAME OF PRODUCT,NAME ADDRESS ZIPCODE OF MANUFACTURE, PROCESSOR PACKER, PREPARE OR DISTRIBUTOR, NET CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE. AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS IN ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHTINGREDIENTS COMMON NAME ANY ARTIFICIAL COLORS, FLAVOR OR PRESERVATIVES USED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED MILK CREATS USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED REAR CHEESE GRINDER 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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK LEAKING AT NOZZLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
22. Complaint Re-InspectionSep 10, 2015

    0 infractions

23. ComplaintSep 3, 2015

    5 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOBS NOT TURNED ON AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR AND THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES WHILE BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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 20 LIVE ANTS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL AND PROVIDE A RECEIPT OF PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AND A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE SHOULD BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED CHEESES FOR SALE IN THE FRONT DISPLAY CHEESE CASE AND DESSERTS FOR SALE IN A REFRIGERATOR LOCATED BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED STOCK (BOXES OF CHEESE) ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED STOCK (SODA AND WATER) STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
24. Short Form ComplaintAug 28, 2014

    1 infraction

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • VARIOUS FOOD PRODUCTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO. (GORDITAS, YOGURT, PRE PACKAGED NUTS, SPICES).
25. Complaint Re-InspectionAug 27, 2014

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK.
26. ComplaintAug 25, 2014

    8 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • NUMEROUS CHEESE PRODUCTS IN WALK-IN COOLER SPOILED AND OF UNSOUND CONDITION, LARGE GREEN/BLACK MOLD SPORES NOTED ON PRODUCT AND EXTREME FOUL ODOR FROM SAME. ALSO NOTED UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF YOGURT, PACKAGED BAKERY GOODS ON SITE OF UNKNOWN SOURCE, NO INVOICES ON SITE, AND PRODUCT WITHOUT LABELES. ALL PRODUCTS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 100LBS. INSTD NOT TO REMOVE UNTIL FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS FROM CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B CRITICAL.
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • LIVE FLYING INSECTS (OVER 20) AND DEAD INSECTS NOTED ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICE READY TO EAT CHEESES). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR DRY STORAGE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING. WET SURFACE AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE CRACKED TILES AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT. STOCK AGAINST WALLS AND ON ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
27. CanvassNov 5, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HOT TAMALES AND CHEESE AND DELI ITEMS ARE CUT AND SERVED. OBTAIN ENOUGH CERTIFIED MANAGERS TO COVER THE HOURS OF OPERATION.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE FLOORS ARE PACKED TO THE CORNERS AND DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • THE PREMISES IS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED, REMOVE UNESSESARY CLUTTER FROM THE BUSINESS DISH/PREP AREA, BASEMENT AND REAR OF STORE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • THE DELI WORKERS ARE WEARING STREET CLOTHES, HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A BIB APRON OR UNIFORM OVER THERE STREET CLOTHING.
28. ComplaintMar 22, 2012

    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 ALL READY TO EAT DESSERTS IN DISPLAY UNITS NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS,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 4- DOOR & MILK COOLER,GLASS ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK. VIOLATION OBSERVED TODAY: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN WALKIN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES AND UNIT: CORRECT BY JUNE 22, 2012.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER SIX INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 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 STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS. VIOLATION OBSERVED TODAY: CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM AND CEILING TILE AROUND VENT ABOVE 1 COMP SINK TO REMOVE DUST: CORRECT BY JUNE 22, 2012.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS.
29. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 18, 2011

    4 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 ALL READY TO EAT DESSERTS IN DISPLAY UNITS NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS,BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DOOR & MILK COOLER,GLASS ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
    • 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 STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS.
30. CanvassAug 8, 2011

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 48.9F WITH READY TO EAT DESSERTS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE SUCH AS RICE PUDDING ,FLAN,GELATINA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT DESSERTS IN DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT RICE PUDDING 46.3F-47.2F,GELATINA 47.4F-48.1F,FLAN 47.8F-48.0F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.45LBS.$100.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY.OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN BAGS & FOOD STORAGE BINS OF BEANS,CANDY,NUTS,SPICES,ETC.FLIES & FRUIT FLIES IN & ON FOOD & CONTAINERS & BAGS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER & PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS7-38-005A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES & HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.RODENT PROOF DOORS,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
    • 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 ALL READY TO EAT DESSERTS IN DISPLAY UNITS NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS,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 4- DOOR & MILK COOLER,GLASS ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
    • 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 STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
    • 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.THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS.
31. CanvassAug 3, 2010

    9 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 HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTI TASK AND NOT WASHING HANDS, [CLEANING PREP TABLES, COOLERS, REMOVING BOXES AND SERVING CUSTOMERS, CUTTING CHEESE AND CHORIZO], BUT NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITIONS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010[A] CRITICAL.
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PER SUPERVISOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER TO REPAIR WATER TANK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. PLUMBER ON PREMISES AND TANK REPAIRED BEFORE EXIT INTERVIEW. SUPERVISOR ON PREMISES.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. TOILET NOT MAINTAIN, FOUND TOILET BOWL OVER FLOWING WITH WASTE WATER. PER SUPERVISOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER TO REPAIR ABOVE TOILET. PLUMBER ON PREMISES BEFORE EXIT INTERVIEW AND REPAIRED TOILET. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY, OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF BEANS, NUTS, AND DRIED CORN. OBSERVED CHILDREN PLAYING WITH ABOVE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED ALL ABOVE FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, AND COVERED. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005 [A]SERIOUS.
    • 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 ALL PREP FOODS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, SLICER, GRINDER, COUNTERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.