Estela Minimarket, Inc.

1315 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 · Grocery Store

25 inspections

Canvass Re-InspectionJun 8, 2026
4 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.114 OBSERVED FACILITY MAINTAINS OLD/UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD/REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB ABOVE THE GRILL/FRYER AREA IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA.
Non-InspectionJun 4, 2026
0 infractions
CanvassMay 28, 2026
6 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED MILK CRATES ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PREMISES IS CURRENTLY USING RESIDENTAIL TRASH CANS/BINS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FACILITY MAINTAINS OLD/UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD/REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB ABOVE THE GRILL/FRYER AREA IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA.
Non-InspectionMay 7, 2026
0 infractions
CanvassAug 26, 2025
2 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - Unnecessary items stored through out kitchen, tools, old equipment.... Instructed to remove
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - Kitchen in need of major cleaning, greasy shelves, debris on meat slicer, grease build up on gyros machine. Instructed manager to clean kitchen through out and maintain.
Canvass Re-InspectionAug 7, 2024
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionJul 15, 2024
1 infraction
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - REMAIN IN VIOLATION 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND HAMBURGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CanvassMay 24, 2024
12 infractions
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOK'S LINE. OBSERVED EGGS AT 55F, HAMBURGERS AT 52F, CHEESE AT 50F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 51F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU OR MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DECRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND HAMBURGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS. OBSERVED DEAD FLIES INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON THE PREMISES. APPROX. 30 LIVE COCKOACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE SHELF AND ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE HOT HOLDING CABINET, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE FLOOR OF THE DINING/RETAIL AREA AND IN BETWEEN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE COUNTERTOP AT THE HALF WALL SEPARATING THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE RETAIL AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL LIVE INSECT LARVAE CRAWLING INSIDE OF THE BAGS OF GRAINS AND PASTA ON THE RETAIL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO APPROX. 300 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, GRILL, OVEN, BAND SAW AND SLICERS, DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE FREEZER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GRIME ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE MOLD GROWTH AND BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSER UNIT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE RETAIL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE RETAIL STORE SHELVES AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE MOLD GROWTH ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE SPIDERWEBS INSIDE OF THE DOORWAY TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE FRONT REGISTER, IN THE FRONT WINDOW NEXT TO THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE COOLER, AND IN THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WOOD SIDES AND CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SPLIT WOOD SUPPORTS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - SEAL THE GAPS IN BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE COUNTERTOP AND SIDES OF THE HALF WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 24, 2023
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DELI MEAT SLICERS, SLICER IS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE AND GYRO OVEN, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA/STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA, AND THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA/STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA, AND THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
CanvassNov 17, 2023
7 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DELI MEAT SLICERS, SLICER IS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE AND GYRO OVEN, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A RECORD OF ANY CONTRACT WITH A WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY OR ANY COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF A CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B)CITATION ISSUED
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA/STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA, AND THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 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.
Non-InspectionNov 8, 2023
0 infractions
CanvassMar 2, 2022
5 infractions
- 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
  - OBSERVED CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE WITH MOLD AND FUR, MOLDED PINEAPPLE AND MOLDED MUSHROOMS IN WALK IN COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - FOUND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SNOWBLOWER FROM SALES FLOOR, SCOOTER, COATS, CRATES, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS THINGS FROM PREP AREA.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International
Non-InspectionFeb 9, 2022
0 infractions
CanvassApr 30, 2020
13 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - FOUND HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH UTENSILS AND TOOLS STORED IN THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES, AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POST AT HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOP AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, GRILL, AND GYRO OVEN, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, FRYER, DELI SLICER, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - FOUND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND BROKEN FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND EXCESSIVE LOOSE DEBRIS AND DIRY ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP /STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA, AND THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
CanvassApr 15, 2019
13 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. WAS INSTRUCTED ON LAST INSPECTION, 8/23/18 TO COMPLY. STILL NON-COMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. WAS INSTRUCTED ON LAST INSPECTION, 8/23/18 TO COMPLY. STILL NON-COMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness;
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DELI MEAT SLICERS, SLICER IS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND WRAP UNUSED BAND SAW. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOP AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, GRILL, AND GYRO OVEN, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR OFF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA/STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA, AND THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
CanvassAug 23, 2018
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-502.11.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - NOTED THE DELI MEAT SLICERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND WRAP UNUSED BAND SAW. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOP AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND CLEANING PURPOSES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA/STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
CanvassSep 21, 2017
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionJul 6, 2016
5 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, ETC. FOUND A TRAY OF PASTRIES, UNCOVERED AND STORED ON TOP OF CASES OF POP IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER PASTRIES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION OR RELOCATE TO AN AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM BOTH REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM, REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
CanvassJun 27, 2016
6 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, ETC. FOUND A TRAY OF PASTRIES, UNCOVERED AND STORED ON TOP OF CASES OF POP IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER PASTRIES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION OR RELOCATE TO AN AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
  - FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE THE UTENSILS OR TO WIPE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM BOTH REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM, REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
Complaint Re-InspectionOct 19, 2015
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SLICERS, AND PREP TABLES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - REMOVE THE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.
ComplaintOct 9, 2015
7 infractions
- 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
  - OBSERVED SPOILED, UNWHOLESOME AND UNSAFE FOODS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MOLDY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (GREEN PEPPERS, TOMATOES, LETTUCE), MOLDY HOT DOGS, CHEESE AND DELI MEATS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL UNSAFE FOOD ITEMS WITH A WEIGHT OF 50LBS AND VALUE OF $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS (NACHO CHEESE, KETCHUP, CHICKEN) STORED IN STAINLESS STEEL AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE PRODUCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED TRAY OF PASTRIES STORED IN THE AISLE NEXT TO THE DELI COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1199701 ON 1/27/15 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01 - INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED CLEANED OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. 34/01 - FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY. 41/01 - MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND ALL OTHERS STORE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE DEFROSTED AND MAINTAINED.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING STOVE, GRILL, DEEP FRYER, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SLICERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - REMOVE THE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.
CanvassJan 27, 2015
7 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - RAW WOODEN PLASTIC WRAP HOLDER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC TAPE AS REPAIR METHOD TO SEAL CEILING FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INTERIOR OF THE BAND SAW MEAT CUTTER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER DIRTY. INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED CLEANED OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON NOZZLE IN THE BASEMENT WITH ATTACHED HOSE. MUST PROVIDE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND ALL OTHERS STORE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - NO REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
CanvassMay 14, 2014
4 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND 11 POUNDS OF BEEF, VALUED AT $33, SITTING ON COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA AT A TEMPERATURE OF 56F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL PHF AT 140F OR ABOVE OR 40F OR BELOW AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND A SMALL LEAK IN THE WALK IN COOLER COMING FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FOUND FOOD BUILDUP ON BOTH SLICERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EVERY FOUR HOURS AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - FOUND BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
License Re-InspectionJul 22, 2013
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Cutting boards not maintained on prep counter. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Backflow preventer not intalled on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow preventer.
LicenseJul 15, 2013
8 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - Instructed to have all coolers on and running at 40 F or below.
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - Instructed to install barrier between customers and food prep area in rear.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - Glass on 2 door meat cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked glass. Instructed to install shield on both sides of exposed handsink.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Cutting boards not maintained on prep counter. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Gap noted along wallbase through-out premises. Instructed to install coving along wallbase.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Backflow preventer not intalled on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow preventer.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - Thermometer not provided inside several coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.