KUROWSKI SAUSAGE SHOP & RICH

2976-2978 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Grocery Store

29 inspections

1. ComplaintJun 29, 2026

   17 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY INSIDE REACH-IN OPEN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 60.1F-62.2F. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF SOUPS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 49.8F TO 51.8F, CHIKEN SOUP, VEGETABLE SOUP, BARLE SOUP, DILL SOUP, MUSHROOMS SOUP, BEEF TRIPE AND HUNTERS CABBAGE. SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF SALADS TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 48.7F-50.4F. VEGETABLE SALAD BEEF/ONIONS SALAD, COLESLAW, COLESLAW CARROT CARROR RAISINS, SAUERKROUT. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOOLOWING TCS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 50.2F-52.7F BOTTLES OF KEFIR, CULTURED MILK, CONTAINERS OF PLAIN YOGURT, KEFIR AMISH, CONTAINERS OF SOUR CREAM, YOGURTS, COTTAGE CHEESE, EGGS, SOFT CHEESE, SONATA GOLD, HOCHLAND AND PACKAGED OF GREEK FETA CHEESE. (PACKAGING STATES 'KEEP REFRIGERATED') MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 116#, TOTAL VALUE $1236.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED REACH-IN DISPLAY OPEN REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW COOLER FOUND AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 61.1F TO 62.25F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACT FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR ON PLASTIC CREATES INSIDE WALK-IN SAUSAGES PRODUCTION COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR, INSIDE SMOKING WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHOLE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED SCOOPS AND CUPS STORED INSIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS AND CUPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND WALK-IN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. MUST EELEVATE ITEMSOF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS A SHELVING INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE AREAS, FRONT SELLING AREA, AND IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING THAT IS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND MEAT FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP ON FOOD STORAGES SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAING SLOW IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BROKEN CRACKED, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR AND WALLS TILES INSIDE SMOKING WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FIRTS FLOOR, BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA/FOOD STORAGES AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND 2ND FLOOR PRODUCTION AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/FOOD STORAGE AREA, 1ST FLOOR SMOKING AREA AND 2ND FLOOR SAUSAGES PRODUCTION AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN GROCERY AREA, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PRODUCTION TABLE IN BASEMENT NEXT TO BUG LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED TILES OF FLOOR IN SMOKER ROOM CRACKED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND REGROUT.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED BURN OUT BULBS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS IN MEAT SMOKE HOUSE AREA LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 27, 2026

   17 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR ON PLASTIC CREATES INSIDE WALK-IN SAUSAGES PRODUCTION COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR, INSIDE SMOKING WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHOLE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED SCOOPS AND CUPS STORED INSIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS AND CUPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS A SHELVING INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE AREAS, FRONT SELLING AREA, AND IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING THAT IS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND MEAT FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN COOLER.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BROKEN CRACKED, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR AND WALLS TILES INSIDE SMOKING WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FIRTS FLOOR, BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA/FOOD STORAGES AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND 2ND FLOOR PRODUCTION AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARTION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/FOOD STORAGE AREA, 1ST FLOOR SMOKING AREA AND 2ND FLOOR SAUSAGES PRODUCTION AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED LIGHT BULB OFF INSIDE FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING.
3. ComplaintApr 15, 2026

   21 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE FRONT COUNTER HOT HOLDING UNIT. COOKED CHICKEN AT 83.3F, COOKED PORK AT 86.7F, COOKED SAUSAGES 88.7F, COOKED RICE 82.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 19LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $134.00. REVIEWED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT HOT TEMPERATURE ABOVE 135.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT COUNTER AREA NOT MAINTANING PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. HOT HOLDING UNIT TEMPERATURE 78.5F WITH TCS FOODS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT AND HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F ABOVE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR ON PLASTIC CREATES INSIDE WALK-IN SAUSAGES PRODUCTION COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR, INSIDE SMOKING WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHOLE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED SCOOPS AND CUPS STORED INSIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS AND CUPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS A SHELVING INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE AREAS, FRONT SELLING AREA, AND IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING THAT IS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND MEAT FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN COOLER.
   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 65.7F TO 67.9F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER ABOVE 110.0F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ABOVE 100.0F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PLUMBER ON SITE. HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-03(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BROKEN CRACKED, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR AND WALLS TILES INSIDE SMOKING WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FIRTS FLOOR, BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA/FOOD STORAGES AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND 2ND FLOOR PRODUCTION AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARTION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/FOOD STORAGE AREA, 1ST FLOOR SMOKING AREA AND 2ND FLOOR SAUSAGES PRODUCTION AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED LIGHT BULB OFF INSIDE FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOTV CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2614348 ON 03/24/2025, #39 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STROED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. # 55. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
4. CanvassMar 24, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
     • OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE SMOKING MEAT ON PREMISES WIHTOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL FOR HACCP PROCESS. SMOKERS ARE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE ARE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. COMBINED WITH VIOLAITON #32.
   • 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
     • OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE FOR SMOKING MEAT ON PREMISES.---ALSO OBSERVED ASSORTED SMOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE SMOKING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE FOOD ITEMS ASSORTED SMOKED PORK ITEMS WERE ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION ABOUT 200 LBS AT $900. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STROED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
5. Complaint Re-InspectionSep 16, 2024

   5 infractions

   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED CRACKS AND MISSING TILES ON FLOOR OF THE SMOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION, EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
6. ComplaintSep 4, 2024

   10 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (DELI MEATS, CHICKEN, PORK SAUSAGE ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE (SAFE SERVE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
   • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
     • NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS HOT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRON COUNTER TO BE IPMPOPER:-POTATOES 107.6F/89F/107F, FISH 76.3F/90.9F, PORK CHOPS 127.2F/97.5F/103.2F, ZUCCHINI RICE AND MUSHROOM 96.7F,CHICKEN 98F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 36LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250F. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WATER SIPPING FROM ONE SINK TO ANOTHER FROM THE BROKEN DIVIDERS SEPARATING THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROPERLY SET UP THE SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED CRACKS AND MISSING TILES ON FLOOR OF THE SMOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION, EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
7. Short Form ComplaintSep 5, 2023

   6 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 OBSERVED EXTERIOR REAR DOOR OF SMOKER ROOM AND EXIT DOOR OF BAKERY ON THIRD FLOOR WITH OPENING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALLS AROUND THE SHED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11 OBSERVED BLUE RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN GROCERY AREA, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PRODUCTION TABLE IN BASEMENT NEXT TO BUG LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED TILES OF FLOOR IN SMOKER ROOM CRACKED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND REGROUT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF REAR OUTSIDE GARAGE AND SHED (ACROSS THE ALLEY) WHERE THEY STORE FIREWOOD AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS (METAL, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EMPTY BOXES ETC). FIREWOOD MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED LITTER/TRASH ON GROUND OF THE REAR OUTSIDE PARKING LOT (ACROSS THE ALLEY) AND AROUND THE SHED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
8. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 14, 2023

   6 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 OBSERVED EXTERIOR REAR DOOR OF SMOKER ROOM AND EXIT DOOR OF BAKERY ON THIRD FLOOR WITH OPENING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11 OBSERVED BLUE RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-602.13: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FRYER IN BASEMENT WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • 5-501.115: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.11 :OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN GROCERY AREA, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PRODUCTION TABLE IN BASEMENT NEXT TO BUG LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED TILES OF FLOOR IN SMOKER ROOM CRACKED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND REGROUT.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 4-202.18: OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOODS ABOVE STOVE TOP BURNERS AND FRYERS IN BASEMENT AND HOODS IN FIRST FLOOR SMOKER AREA WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
9. CanvassJun 7, 2023

   12 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY, SUCH AS SAUSAGE, BACON AND FRIED FISH ON DISPLAY COUNTER OUTSIDE ON TOP OF A MEAT/DELI DISPLAY COOLER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 54.1F-70.5F. SMOKED SAUSAGE AT 54.1F/56.4F/55.9, DRIED SAUSAGES 70.5F (PACKAGING STATES 'KEEP REFRIGERATED') SMOKED BACON 61.2F AND FRIED FISH 59.5F/65.4F/70.5F, MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 30#, TOTAL VALUE $400.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 80 MICE DROPPINGS IN GROCERY AREA WESTSIDE OF STORE UNDERNEATH COOLER ALONG WALL, 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM(DOOR #5) AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER NEXT TO MAGAZINE RACK. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED TWO SMALL DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARDS IN BASEMENT IN SMALL ROOM BY THE ICE MACHINE AND IN CORNER ON BAKERY AREA ON THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TWO DEAD SMALL MICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EXTERIOR REAR DOOR OF SMOKER ROOM AND EXIT DOOR OF BAKERY ON THIRD FLOOR WITH OPENING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CORN) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FRYER IN BASEMENT WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING FROM CONDENSOR FAN IN WALK IN COOLER #6. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN GROCERY AREA, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PRODUCTION TABLE IN BASEMENT NEXT TO BUG LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT IN PRODUCTION ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT CEILING IN PRODUCTION ROOM. OBSERVED TILES OF FLOOR IN SMOKER ROOM CRACKED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND REGROUT.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED CONDENSOR FAN COVERS WITH BLACK DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR IN WALK IN COOLER #3 AND #6. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOODS ABOVE STOVE TOP BURNERS AND FRYERS IN BASEMENT AND HOODS IN FIRST FLOOR SMOKER AREA WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
10. Complaint Re-InspectionMay 17, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114--OBSERVED THE REAR EXTERIOR RECEIVING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT MENTIONED AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
11. ComplaintMay 10, 2022

    14 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED ON TOP OF DISPLAY COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE. OBSERVED FISH AT 56.5 F -61.1 F, PORK PASTRIES AT 58.8 F,CABBAGE ROLLS AT 63.7 F,CHICKEN/CHEESE PATTIES AT 62.6 F,STUFFED CABBAGE AT 59.0 F,ASSORTED PIEROGIES (CHEESE,MUSHROOM,POTATOES) AT 54.9 F-61.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
    • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
      • OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT WITH OUTDATED LAB RESULTS FOR VARIOUS SAUSAGES BETWEEN 02/2003 AND 03/2003 PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN UPDATED LAB LETTER ON ALL PREVIOUS SAUSAGES ON PREMISES. LAB RESULT ANALYSIS OF SAUSAGES MUST BE DONE EVERY 5 YEARS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) IN BASEMENT KITCHEN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT REAR SALES FLOOR NEXT TO DISPLAY COOLER/BREAD ROLLING EQUIPMENT AND IN AN ADJACENT CLUTTERED OFFICE ROOM SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CONDENSOR/FAN COVERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED ADJACENT TO KITCHEN PREP AREA AND EXCESSIVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON SHELFS IN SAME WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT DELI PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE REAR EXTERIOR RECEIVING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT MENTIONED AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR,WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE STAINS AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB FOR BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2509980 DATED:05/19/2021 #10--NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE SMOKE ROOM AND PRODUCTION ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #38--OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE SMOKE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. #39--OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN SMOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. #47--OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SMOKE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. #55--OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE SMOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #56--OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PRODUCTION ROOM AND ON THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/17/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
12. CanvassMay 19, 2021

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE SMOKE ROOM AND PRODUCTION ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE SMOKE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN SMOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SMOKE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE SMOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PRODUCTION ROOM AND ON THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
13. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 30, 2020

    5 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-307.11-- REPLACED SPLASH GUARD ON THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK TOO SMALL TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. MUST REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SIZED SPLASH GUARD.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • 3-304.12--- OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-204.12--- INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES METAL DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN, CRACKED, BENT METAL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114--- FOUND REAR OUTDOOR RECEIVING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS PILED AND STORED THROUGHOUT SUCH AS AN OLD TIRE, PILED PLASTIC CRATES AND BARRELS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
14. CanvassJun 26, 2020

    16 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR MEAT SMOKING ROOM HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED WITH WOODEN BOARD ON TOP SET AS A TABLE WITH ASSORTED ITEMS STORED ON TOP. ALSO OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR MEAT PREP ROOM HAND WASHING BLOCKED FOR USE WITH SOILED, MEAT GRINDING PLATES STORED INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. INSTRUCTED THE HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND SINK MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-30(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
      • OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IMPROPERLY STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE OR ON TOP OF PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW FISH OVER READY TO EAT PEAS, RAW LIQUID EGGS OVER FRESH CARROTS, RAW CHICKEN OVER UNCOVERED HARD BOILED EGGS, RAW EGGS ON TOP OF PREPARED FOOD. ALL FOODS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS PREPARED FOODS HELD HOT IN A HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 106.5F & 125.6F, MEAT GOULASH AT 128.7F, LIVER AT 110.3F, POTATOES AT 112.8F AND MEAT SOUP AT 88F. HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 129.2F. APPROXIMATELY 50LBS FOOD DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $300.00. HOT HOLDING UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ADEQUATELY HOLDS HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS ASSORTED DELI MEATS INSIDE A DELI DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.4F TO 60.8F. COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.3F. ALL MEATS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED ASSORTED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER SUCH AS COOKED MEATS, NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED, TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • LARGE SECTION OF THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER FOUND AT THAT SECTION RANGING BETWEEN 49.3F TO 55F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F, C.D.P.H. CONTACT FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • BROKEN PLASTIC SPLASH GUARD ON THE BASEMENT KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES METAL DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN, CRACKED, BENT METAL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER DRAINS INTO THE MIDDLE SINK, OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS INTO THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK TO PROPERLY DRAIN WITHOUT WASTE WATER BACK-UP. ALSO NOTED A RUBBER HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FAUCET NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE FOOD AND RUST.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM A FLOOR GREASE INTERCEPTOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT WAS ABLE TO TURN ON PUMP, STOP WASTE WATER BACK UP AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO BLEACH EFFECTED AREAS BEFORE RESUMING FOOD PREP AND CLEAN OUT INTERCEPTOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND REAR OUTDOOR RECEIVING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS PILED AND STORED THROUGHOUT SUCH AS AN OLD TIRE, PILED PLASTIC CRATES AND BARRELS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR MEAT WALK-IN COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
15. CanvassApr 5, 2019

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
      • OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT WITH LAB RESULTS TESTED VARIOUS SAUSAGES BETWEEN 02/2003 AND 03/2003 ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATED LAB TESTS ON ALL PREVIOUS SAUSAGES AND KEEP ON PREMISES. LAB TEST UPDATES OF SAUSAGES MUST BE DONE EVERY 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MUST WORK AT 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNAVAILABLE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS-WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IT FLOWS BACK UP FROM DRAIN INTO AN ADJACENT COMPARTMENT AT SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER #3. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS (X2) NOT WORKING ABOVE HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
16. CanvassAug 10, 2017

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED SOME LARGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM ALSO FOUND FOODS NOT LABELED/DATED INSIDE REACH IN DELI COOLER (ELVATED COOLER USED FOR COOKED FOODS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS INSIDE SAID DELI COOLER AND ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT 3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED/LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS- DELI BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MEAT SMOKING ROOM BY SINKS, BASEMENT PREP BY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT SAID AREAS AND CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT 3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT COVERS/END CAPS FOR CEILING LIGHTS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES AND AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER OR LIGHT COVERS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS AT PREP AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BASEMENT MENS WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING ALSO BASEMENT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE VENTILATION FAN IN MENS WASHROOM ALSO MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED ONE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2ND FLOOR WALK IN MEAT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
17. ComplaintOct 14, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • AT THE DELI COUNTER SERVICE AREA MUST PROVIDE A MORE PERMANENT SNEEZE GUARD IN BETWEEN SCALES.DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP PLASTIC BEING UTILIZED AS A SNEEZE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT ABOVE STATED AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST SEAL SMALL HOLES AT FLOOR CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT DRU STORAGE ROOM AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL CREVICES AND SMALL OPENINGS AT CEILINGS AND WALLS INSIDE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE EAST AND SOUTH SIDE OF THE ROOM T OPREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE DELI 3-COMP SINK AREA. MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE 3RD FLOOR SAUSAGE PREPARATION AREA.
18. ComplaintMay 4, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE UP AT THE DELI PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST RECALK BOTTOM LEFT OF THE FLOOR AT WALL BASE INSIDE COOLER #3 ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO SEAL OPENING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR EXCESSIVELY RUSTY AND DETERIORATED VENT COVER LOCATED AT CEILING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER #2 ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER #1 ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE GRIME AND PEELING PAINT AT SAME.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION. MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF OF HIRE DATE FOR STAFF MEMBERS WORKING TODAY.
19. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 9, 2015

    0 infractions

20. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 6, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • OBSERVED DURING CANVASS RE-INSPECTION,AT THE REAR SMOKE HOUSE, A 2 COMPARTMENT METAL SINK PROCESSOR WHICH IS USED FOR PROCESSING SMOKING CUTS OF MEAT NOT MAINTAINED,SIDE GASKET AT RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING,PIPE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED ALSO LEAKING ONTO FLOOR WITH NO AIR GAP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
21. CanvassOct 30, 2015

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47.1F-49.7F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PREPARED TUNA, CONTAINERS OF ASSORTED SOUPS, CHICKEN AND PORK GELLATINS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F.AT THIS TIME,OWNER NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR MAN AND UNIT IS NOW REPAIRED BEFORE THE END OF THIS INSPECTION,AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 38.6F. HELD FOR INSPECTION NOW REMOVED,ITS OK TO RESUME USE OF SAID COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CABBAGE WITH POTATOES AT 53.7F, GRILLED CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES 62.1F, CHICKEN WITH MOZZARELLA 56.8F,FRIED FISH AT 56.3F,SMOKED PORK RIBS AT 54.3F,SLICED HONEY HAM AT 53.4F,HERB CHICKEN 98.7F,LIVER AT 110.0F, POTATOES AT 100F,SAURKRAUET 125.1F,BEEF PATTIES AT 95.5F,KISZKA PORK SAUSAGE AT 123.6F,RICE AT 121.4F,BARLEY RICE AT 120.1F,PORK RIBS AT 91.3F,MEAT BALLS AT 101.8F,CHICKEN WITH ALMONDS AT 129.1F,(2)WHOLE SMOKED CHICKENS AT 51.9F,CHEESE CAKE 50.1F,TUNA 48.9F,CHICKEN AND PORK GELLATINS 50.0F,B-B-Q BEEF RIBS WITH SAUCE 116.1F,. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 300#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $1,500.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED ASSORTED PASTRIES ITEMS OUT IN THE OPEN ON FRONT AND REAR CUSTOMER AREAS AND NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION, NOT WRAPPED AND NOT COVERED, AND NO SNEEZE GUARDS, INSTRUCTED TO WRAP AND COVER AT ONCE,PROTECT AGAINST THE ELEMENTS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF FACILITY WITHOUT APPROVED CDPH HAACP PLAN. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50#'S (VALUED AT $50.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER) OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OF COOKED HAM VACUUM PACKAGED AND AVAILABLE FOR SALE AND IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITHOUT ANY PACKAGE DATES VISIBLE. TAGGED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE AND VACUUM PACKAGED HAM PENDING CDPH HAACP PLAN APPROVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR SIDE STORAGE/GROCERY AREA AND IN FRONT DELI COUNTER AND STEAMTABLE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE PREP SMOKE HOUSE IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND SCREENS ARE BROKEN,ALSO THE FRONT DOOR AT MIDDLE WHERE BOTH DOORS MEET AND EAST SIDE DOOR . MUST PEST PROOF ALL SAID DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,SOUPS, FISH,RICE,SAURKRAUET ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1401486, DATED:02/25/2014. 32 MUST REPAIR RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BY EXPOSED HAND SINKS, NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINKS IN ALL PREP AREAS, MUST RESTRICT USING FOIL ON EQUIPMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, 05/20/2014 33 CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, 05/20/2014 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND KITCHEN, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. 05/20/2014 35 MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT SMOKE HOUSE AND CLEAN, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DELI AREA, WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BASEMENT PRODUCE COOLER AND KITCHEN PREP AREA, BY PREP TABLE, IN BASEMENT, 05/20/2014 36 NEED MORE LIGHT IN SMOKING AREA, FIRST FLOOR AND BAKERY AREA ON THREE FLOOR, LIGHT TOO DIM, MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, 05/20/2014 38 MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKING FAUCETS AT 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALL LEAKING PIPES UNDER SINKS, ALL IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR FAN IN LADIES BATHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT, MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 11/6/2015.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS MIRROR ON WALL BEHIND THE DELI PREP STATION MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
22. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 25, 2014

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND PROPERLY LABEL FOODS ON DISPLAY WITH THE PROPER ADDRESS OF WHERE FOODS COMES FROM,
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BY EXPOSED HAND SINKS, NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINKS IN ALL PREP AREAS, MUST RESTRICT USING FOIL ON EQUIPMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND KITCHEN, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT SMOKE HOUSE AND CLEAN, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DELI AREA, WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BASEMENT PRODUCE COOLER AND KITCHEN PREP AREA, BY PREP TABLE, IN BASEMENT,
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEED MORE LIGHT IN SMOKING AREA, FIRST FLOOR AND BAKERY AREA ON THREE FLOOR, LIGHT TOO DIM, MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKING FAUCETS AT 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALL LEAKING PIPES UNDER SINKS, ALL IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR FAN IN LADIES BATHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT,
23. CanvassFeb 20, 2014

    9 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN SMOKE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NO RUNNING HOT WATER, AND NO PLUMBING ATTACHED, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK THREE FLOOR IN BAKERY AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, NO COLD WATER, BOOTH SINKS TAGGED, RESTRICT USE UNTIL REPAIR, MUST FAX OR CALL FOR RE-INSPECTION ONCE REPAIR, ADDITIONAL SINKS NEAR BY, APPROX., 15-20 FEET AWAY, FAX #312746-8040, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE RUSTY SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-8040, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND PROPERLY LABEL FOODS ON DISPLAY WITH THE PROPER ADDRESS OF WHERE FOODS COMES FROM,
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BY EXPOSED HAND SINKS, NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINKS IN ALL PREP AREAS, MUST RESTRICT USING FOIL ON EQUIPMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND KITCHEN, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT SMOKE HOUSE AND CLEAN, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DELI AREA, WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BASEMENT PRODUCE COOLER AND KITCHEN PREP AREA, BY PREP TABLE, IN BASEMENT,
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEED MORE LIGHT IN SMOKING AREA, FIRST FLOOR AND BAKERY AREA ON THREE FLOOR, LIGHT TOO DIM, MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKING FAUCETS AT 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALL LEAKING PIPES UNDER SINKS, ALL IN POOR REPAIR,
24. Complaint Re-InspectionJun 11, 2013

    0 infractions

25. ComplaintJun 4, 2013

    8 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND SMALL PORK HAM ON DISPLAY HANGING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE SERVING AREA AT 65.9F AND BAKED HAM ON TOP OF THE COUNTER AT 47.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED IN A COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $128.81 AND TOTAL 37.64 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CITICAL 7-38-005(A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND FRONT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND EXIT DOOR WITH WITH OVER 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL PAPER TOWEL HOLDER BY THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR FIRST FLOOR CLOSE TO THE WALK IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MILK AND SODA CRATE BEING USE AS A PALLET TO STORE STOCKS,IN ALL WALK IN COOLER ,WALK IN FREEZER AND THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS 6'OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING INSIDE THE WASHROOM OF THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND PREP AREA BAKERY, 3RD FLOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL. BAKERY STORAGE AREA WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. CUTTING AREA IN BAKERY,HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL. FAN GUARD OF THE TWO WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE SMOKE HOUSE WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER FOR THE VEGETABLES WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE VEGETABLES DISPLAY COOLER; REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER;AND SMOKE HOUSE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE SMOKE HOUSE. MUST REPLACE. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA BAKERY DEPT. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR OF THE BAKERY DEPT 3RD FLOOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE FOLLOWING COOLER:REACH IN COOLER IN BAKERY DEPT;WALK IN COOLER IN THE SMOKE HOUSE.
26. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 8, 2012

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • : MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT AND 3RD FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT.
27. CanvassNov 1, 2012

    10 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND 9 LBS. OF COOKED HAM ON TOP OF DISPLAY COOLER RANGING FROM 54.1-55.5F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 4OF OR BELOW. HAM DISCARDED. V=$50.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS AT THE DELI AREA WASHING THEIR HANDS INSIDE THE 3PART SINK. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT IN THE BASEMENT, OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOORS, ALONG WEST AND NORTH WALLS INSIDE TWO STORAGE ROOMS AND TOOL ROOM, AND OVER 30 ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE SAME AREAS. ALSO FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND STORAGE SHELVES AND SEAL FRONT DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #365493, DATED 01/12/11 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS #30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT. #31, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT KITCHEN. #32, MUST SEAL OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS AND PROVIDE DIVIDERS FOR DISPLAY DELI COOLER. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; MEAT SLICERS AT DELI AREA, STORAGE SHELVES SAME AREA, AND COOLERS. #34, MUST REPAIR/REGROUT AND SEAL FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND SMOKE HOUSE AT FIRST FLOOR AND MEAT PREP AREA AT 2ND FLOOR. #35, MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DELI AREA. #36, MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES AT 2ND FLOOR MEAT PREP AREA. #38, MUST SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER 2ND FLOOR 2PART SINK AND REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET AT DELI AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT SMOKE SHOP/PREP AREA AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT DELI AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS AT 3RD FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREA, MOP SINK AND SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND KITCHEN, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT AND 3RD FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3PART SINK AT DELI AND BAKERY AREAS, AND REPAIR FAUCETS FOR 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, AND TWO WASHROOMS HAND WASHING BOWLS, ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
28. ComplaintJan 12, 2011

    9 infractions

    • 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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; FOUND 8LBS. COOKED HAM AT 54.9F, 5LBS. CKD. MEAT PIEROGIES AT 65.4F AND 5LBS. CKD. POTATOES AT 65.8. MUST KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED-V=$40.00.18LBS. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. CITATION ISSUED7-38-005[A]CRITICAL.
    • 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 PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT KITCHEN.
    • 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 SEAL OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS AND PROVIDE DIVIDER FOR DISPLAY DELI COOLER.
    • 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; MEAT SLICER AT DELI AREA, STORAGE SHELVES SAME AREA, COOLERS, AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS COVERING ON SHELVES 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 REPAIR/REGROUT AND SEAL FLOORS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AND SMOKE HOUSE AT 1ST FLOOR AND MEAT PREP AREA AT 2ND FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS AT MEAT PREP AREA AND SMOKE HOUSE AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
    • 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 MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT SMOKE HOUSE, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DELI AREA AND REPAIR MENS WASHROOM CEILING IN BASEMENT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES AT 2ND FLOOR MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER 2ND FLOOR 2PART SINK AND REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET AT DELI AREA.
29. CanvassJul 14, 2010

    5 infractions

    • 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.OBSERVED THE SMOKE SHOP RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN 1 BURNER STOVE TOP, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE ICE LID.
    • 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.OBSREVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN SMOKE SHOP COOLER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 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.OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE SMOKE SHOP COOLER NOT CLEAN ALSO CEILING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ABOVE ITEMS.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING IN LADIES LOCKER ROOM BASEMENT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.1 LIGHT OUT 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD 2ND. FLOOR AND THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BAKERY.