FRANCISCO ESPINOZA

8827 S ESCANABA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Grocery Store

23 inspections

1. CanvassJun 27, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN HANDSINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE UTENSIL BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. MANAGER CORRECTED AND HAD UTENSIL WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • CUTTING BOARDS IN FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2. Complaint Re-InspectionOct 22, 2024

   0 infractions

3. ComplaintOct 10, 2024

   11 infractions

   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5 PACKS OF TAMALES (98.8F-113.8F) ON FRONT COUNTER AND CARNITAS (114.6F-118F) UNDER HEAT LAMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ETC
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE CARDBOARD TRAYS NEAR CHIP DISPLAY RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED LIVE CAT INSIDE CARDBOARD TRAY NEXT TO CANNED PEPPERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE LIVE CAT FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED BOWL USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL IN BULK SALSA CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED MULTI-USE CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES AROUND HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED LARGE BURNER IN BASEMENT WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 28, 2024

   0 infractions

5. CanvassMar 18, 2024

   12 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED 8 PACKS OF CHICKEN TAMALES (86.3F) AND 6 PACKS OF CORN TAMALES (75.9F) DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 35LBS AND $70 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, LEDGES AND SHELVING UNITS 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 IN SALES, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION .
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OFSLICER, GRINDER, MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINIPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, OUTSIDE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANGAER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2582677 ON 10-2-24:10OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLES TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
6. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 2, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER .
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • 4-301.12 : OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLES TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
7. CanvassSep 22, 2023

   24 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF SAID SINK,A JACKET AND WHITE STYROFOAM TRAYS INSIDE OF SAID SINK BASIN. ARTICLES & TABLE WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)(CITATION ISSUED)(cos)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWLES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 109.8F NO FOODS ARE BEING HELD IN UNIT AT THIS TIME. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected].(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN ON SALE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 3 LIVE CATS (BLACK & GRAY IN COLOR) WALKING AROUND IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,A BOX OF CAT FOOD STORED ON CRATE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE CATS AND FOOD FROM PREMISES.(PRIORITY 7-40-060)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER,AROUND ALONG SIDES OF PALLETS AND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.ALSO,APPX. 12-15 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PRODUCE ON SALES FLOOR.APPX. 10 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELF (HOMILY).MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/22/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ,OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE GARAGE DOORS MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED STYROFOAM CONTAINERS,PLASTIC BAGS AND WRAP TO STORE FOOD INSIDE STORED OUTSIDE IN ELEMENTS MUST BRING INSIDE OF BUSINESS TO STORE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR "6" INCHES.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD USED FOR PRODUCE IN BASEMENT.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLES TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING ON DUMPSTER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
8. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 20, 2022

   0 infractions

9. CanvassSep 12, 2022

   8 infractions

   • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
     • OBSERVED CHORIZOS HANGING IN DELI DEPARTMENT DRYING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND PREMISES HAS NO LAB WORK FOR THIS PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD, DENATURE, AND PROVIDE LAB DOCUMENTION FOR PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPRPOPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SUCH AS 30LBS OF PORK CARNITAS AT 109.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. SEE BELOW VIOLATION.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED INSIDE FOUR DOOR REACH IN COOLER VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES: MILK AT 57.1F, SOUR CREAM AT 59.5F, FLAN AT 57.5F, YOGURTS AT 56.4F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 60.2F, AND CHORIZO AT 60.1F. A TOTAL OF 300LBS OF PACKAGED PRODUCT AT COST OF $900 WERE DISCARED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATIONS ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED FOUR DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPRPOPER INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50F. SAID COOLER HOLDS TCS FOODS. COOLER WAS TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 45 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE PRODUCE IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA, NOTED 15 LARGE FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. ALSO HAVE PREMISES SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-020(A).
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED PREMISES USING MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION. MUST USE RACKS AND/OR PALLETS FOR PROPER CLEANING AND MONITORING UNDERNEATH.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS FREQENTLY.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED REAR FRYER AREA FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRUIT DISPLAY AREA AND STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
10. CanvassJun 26, 2019

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (SHRIMP CEVICHE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL THAT CONTAINS A DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SHRIMP CEVICHE) LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED SHRIMP CEVICHE LOCATED FOR SALE IN THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING AIR CURTAINS LOCATED IN THE REAR AND IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING AIR CURTAINS.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMIT INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE FACILITY WASHES, RINSES AND SANITIZES THE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER ALL SHELVES.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
11. CanvassMay 25, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER AND MEAT SAW ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE BUTCHER AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN COOKING AREA UNDER LARGE FRYER KETTLES. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN WALL AROUND AND BEHIND FURNACE IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN FRONT AREA OF BASEMENT; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 17, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE MEAT SLICER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
13. CanvassMay 10, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSSEVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH THE LID COVER BENT,UNABLE TO CLOSE LID COVER TIGHT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COVER SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE MEAT SLICER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
14. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 16, 2016

    0 infractions

15. ComplaintDec 9, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED 10 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE PREMISES ON THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM, INSIDE A STORGE BIN AND ON DISPLAY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE THE DAIRY REACH IN COOLER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED THE INTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE 1st FL AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILL,LITTER AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN BOTH REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
16. CanvassMay 20, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY: DELI SLICER,PREP TABLE,DISPLAY SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF FRESH MEAT COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
17. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 2, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CLEAN MEAT SLICER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANINTAI EQUIPMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA OF DUST
18. CanvassMay 26, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED 3 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CLEAN MEAT SLICER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANINTAI EQUIPMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA OF DUST
19. Short Form ComplaintNov 10, 2014

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY MEAT DEPT HOLDING AT 44 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND ADJUST THERMOSTAT OR CONTACT REPAIRMAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • MILK-45.1F, 46.6F, EGGS-44.8F, YOGURT-45.4F- ALL PRODUCTS NOTED MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT COUNTER AND PREP TABLE OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,ESPECIALLY BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS AT MEAT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR BULBS AT THE OPEN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • DURING INVESTIGATION OBSERVED 6 CUSTOMERS ENTER FOOD PREP AREA WHILE ORDERS WERE BEING PREPARED. MUST INSTALL A BARRIER AT ENTRY WAY INTO FOOD PREP AREA.
20. CanvassSep 19, 2014

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF HOT HOLDING UNIT,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE IS NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE,READING 100.2F,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF CARNITAS INSDE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS 116.8F,FOOD ITEM WAS DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,TOTAL WEIGHT 24LBS TOTAL COST $60.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT COUNTER AND PREP TABLE OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,ESPECIALLY BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS AT MEAT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLERAN FLOORS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR BULBS AT THE OPEN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS
21. CanvassApr 2, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR CEILING/WALLS NOT CLEAN IN PRODUCE COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT TOO CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA.MUST ORGANIZE ROOM AND ANYTHING NOT USING REMOVE.ALSO STAIRS IN REAR PREP LEADING TO OWNERS APT NOT CLEAN,CLUTTER OF STORAGE.MUST REMOVE.
22. CanvassDec 10, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED MEAT DELI SLICER LOCATED BETWEEN 2 RAW MEAT PROCESSING AREAS.MUST INSTALL A BARRIER ON EACH SIDE OF SLICER OR RE-LOCATE DELI SLICER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS AREAS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CEILING LIGHT IN REAR PREP NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL SHIELD.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DUSTY VENT IN FRONT PREP OVER DELI MEAT SLICER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
23. CanvassAug 10, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 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.CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN REAR YARD COOLERS PRODUCE, AND MEAT/DAIRY COOLER
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.NEED TO REPLACE STAINED TILES FRONT, CLEAN WALLS REAR AROUND 3 COMP., BAND SAW, AND THE 2 SLICERS ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS