LA UNICA FOOD MART, INC.

1515 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60660 · RESTAURANT/GROCERY STORE

26 inspections

1. CanvassSep 17, 2025

   0 infractions

2. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 23, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11--- BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
3. CanvassOct 16, 2024

   22 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO PERSON ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF ON THE STOVE TOP AT 186.6F WAS BEING PREPARED AND NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
     • NOTED INSIDE THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE OPEN/UNCOVERED FRESH CILANTRO AND RAW CHICKEN ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE CHOPPED ONIONS. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION OF STORING RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH PREPARED AND FRESH RTE FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE, POTS AND UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE TIME WITH NO SANITIZER IN THE THIRD SANITIZING COMPARTMENT. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED. CHEF OBTAINED A BOTTLE OF CHLORINE FROM THE GROCERY SECTION AND CORRECTED. REVIEWED, SANITIZER MUST BE USED AT ALL TIMES WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 19. PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING
     • NOTED IMPROPER REHEATING OF BLACK BEANS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. BEANS NOTED RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 103F AND 107.9F. REVIEWED ALL FOODS REHEATED FOR HOT HOLDING MUST BE RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165 F OR ABOVE BEFORE HOLDING HOT IN THE STEAM TABLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.
   • 20. PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
     • NOTED IMPROPER COOLING OF TCS COOKED POTATOES INSIDE THE BUTCHER AREA WALK-IN COOLER. NOTED A LARGE, DEEP METAL POT, TIGHTLY COVERED WITH COOKED POTATOES AT 148.4F. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS, TIME AND TEMPERATURE OF COOLING TCS FOODS WITH 2 HOURS TO OBTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 70F THEN AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS TO 40F IN SHALLOW PANS, LOOSELY COVERED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS PREPARED FOODS HELD IN TWO SEPARATE KITCHEN COOLERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COOKED CHICKEN AT 61.7F AND 59.9F INSIDE THE TALL REACH-N COOLER. CHIHUAHUA SOFT CHEESE AT 59.3F AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 56.3F IN THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS PREPARED FOODS HELD OVER NIGHT NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE. NO DATES OF ANY KING ON PREPARED FOODS IE: COOKED PORK IN THE BUTCHER AREA WALK-IN COOLER, COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, OTHER ASSORTED COOKED MEATS ALL IN THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AN EXPIRATION DATE ON ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • NOTED THE THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WITH COOLER AT 62F AND CHIHUAHUA SOFT CHEESE AT 59.3F AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 56.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION OF COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CO-MINGLING UTENSILS IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED A TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE KITCHEN ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED A BLACKENED, MOLDY RAW WOODEN STAND USED UNDER A JUICE PRESS IN THE FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED CARDBOARD BOXS BEING USED AS FOOD CONTAINERS.MUST USED WASHABLE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • NOTED EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE STOVE TOP IN THE KITCHEN.----FOOD AND RUST ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE BUTCHER AREA WALK-IN COOLER.----NOTED DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE VARIOUS PREP AREAS.----NOTED DIRTY DRY FOODS STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT VARIOUS FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
   • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
     • NOTED TWO BUCKETS OF ACCUMULATED WASTE WATER FROM A BASEMENT WASTE WATER PIPE AND FRONT PREP ESPRESSO DRAINAGE SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE ALL WASTE DAILY TO PREVENT FLY INFESTATION.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED TWO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH OVERFLOWING FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE, USED FOOD BOXES ON THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS AND UNABLE TO CLOSE THE LIDS ON CONTAINERS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING DEBRIS, DEBRIS FROM THE GROUNDS AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE KITCHEN STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2581694 ON 9-14-23 NOT CORRECTED. #37-- ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS AND PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS RICE PUDDING INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, AND ADDRESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
4. ComplaintSep 14, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN LOCATED BEHIND THE BUTCHER/DELI AREA. OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN THE BUTHER DELI CASE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS AND PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS RICE PUDDING INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, AND ADDRESS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED NO WORKING REACH IN FREEZER IN SUPERMARKET PORTION OF STORE NOT WORKING. THE FREEZER WAS EMPTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AND UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO PREVENT ANY RODENT OR INSECT ISSUES. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE FREEZER UNIT.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 27, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS, AND CREVICES, IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ON ALL ENDS AT WALLS, AND AROUND PIPING THROUGHOUT.
6. CanvassOct 20, 2022

   16 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • NOTED THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE SINK IS BLOCKED BY DIRTY UTENSILS INSIDE THE SINK AND PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS. HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND-WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT ALL COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN DAYS. COOKED CHICKEN AND BEEF WITH DATES 9/22, ASSORTED COOKED MEATS, PREPARED SOUPS, PREPARED TAMALES WITH NO DATES. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS AND PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS TAMALES AND FISH ON DISPLAY FOR SALE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, AND ADDRESS.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS AND FOOD THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ARE DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED DIRTY KNIFE HOLDERS IN THE MEAT PREP ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.----STORAGE CABINETS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE WALL SPICKET WHERE HOSES ARE ATTACHED ABOVE THE MEAT PREP THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE PORK ROASTING PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND KITCHEN COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED.----FLOORS UNDER THE MEAT PREP AREA OVEN WITH STORED BOXES, MILK CRATES, AND OTHER ITEMS. MUST REMOVE.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----- WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE MEAT PREP ROOM. MUST REPLACE.----RAW WOODEN BACKING BEHIND THE MEAT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS IE: PILED WOOD, BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8-17-21 REPORT #2524097 NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
7. Short Form ComplaintAug 17, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
8. CanvassAug 2, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
9. CanvassMar 3, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED CHICKEN AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. LARGE TRAY OF CHICKEN WAS FOUND AT A TEMPERATURE OF 52.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. CHICKEN WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT A COST OF $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS WITHOUT A DATE LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD WILL BE CONSUMED BY OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION WILL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND BEEF SOUP WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. CHICKEN AND BEEF SOUP WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10. Complaint Re-InspectionMar 28, 2019

    4 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(COOKED CHICKEN/RICE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • FOUND MENU WITH NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS SOLD(STEAK).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
11. ComplaintMar 21, 2019

    8 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.)7-38-012.MUST OBTAIN.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(COOKED CHICKEN/RICE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • FOUND MENU WITH NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS SOLD(STEAK).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 70 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM PREMISES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
12. Complaint Re-InspectionMar 13, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.....NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES AT THE MEAT PREP COUNTER WITH SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT SHELVES WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/O REPLACE. INSTRUCTED REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF ROOM WITH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE MEAT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA WITH LARGE OVEN USED FOR GRILLING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.
13. ComplaintMar 2, 2018

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-BEEF STEW (55F/53.6F), SOUP (49.2F/54.5F), GROUND BEEF 45.3F (INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $450.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WENT TO THE MAIN SELLING FLOOR AND SOUP SOME ITEMS, CAME BACK TO THE PREP AREA WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS; THEN PROCEEDED TO WASHING VEGETABLES AT THE SINK WITH SAME GLOVES. FINALLY WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE AND CONTINUED PREPPING FOOD ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES.REMINDED MANAGEMENT OF THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND MUST ALWAYS WEAR GLOVE AND WASH HANDS AFTER EACH CHANGE OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVES WITH CHEMICALS AT THE DISPLAY AREA AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO 2 OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE MEAT COUNTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.....NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES AT THE MEAT PREP COUNTER WITH SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT SHELVES WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/O REPLACE. INSTRUCTED REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE LOCATED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF ROOM WITH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE MEAT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA WITH LARGE OVEN USED FOR GRILLING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.
14. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 28, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • END CAPS ARE NEEDED AT LIGHT TUBE INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO AT OPENED PRODUCE CASE
15. CanvassApr 21, 2017

    7 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:20# OF COOKED PORK BELLY IN THREE DIFFERENT PANS AT TEMP OF 47.8F, 51F AND 52.3F(FOOD WAS COOKED SOMETIME DURING THE NITE),FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WHICH UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 38F. 10# COOKED SAUCE WITH MEAT AT TEMP OF 44.7F TO 47.8F(STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE; 15# COOKED ONIONS,GARLIC ETC,INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN OIL STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 49F TO 49.6F; 15# WHITE COOKED RICE STORED AT STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 120.1F; 15# CHOPPED COOKED HAM ON TRAYS AT TEMP OF 50.1F TO 51.3F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OWNER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE. STEAM TABLE IS A HOT HOLDING UNIT, FOOD MUST BE REHEATED AT 165F AND ABOVE PRIOR TO BE STORED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.POUNDS 70,VALUE 90 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER , WALK-IN COOLER AND COOLERS UNCOVER ON RACKS WITH DANGLING AND ENCRUSTED FOOD FROM ABOVE SHELF.ALSO FOUND FOOD IMPROPER RAW FOOD MEATS(BEEF,PORK ETC.)STORED WITH RAW FISH.ICE MACHINE UNIT(ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,AND COOL FOOD) NOT PROPERLY STORED IN BASEMENT,CEILING ABOVE THE UNIT IS PARTIALLY BROKEN,AND CEILING DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT WERE UNCOVERED ICE SCOOP IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE SCOOP,REPAIR CEILING WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.MUST REORGANIZE AND COVER FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DIRTY CARDBOARDS BOXES ARE USED TO STORE FOOD AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS.ALUMINUM FOIL IS USED FOR SHELF LINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM AND PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH LID FOR FOOD AND NON-FOOD STORAGE,THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT IS UNORGANIZED EXCESS EMPTY PLASTIC THROUGHOUT MENTIONED AREA,NEED TO REMOVE/ORGANIZE AREA
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,PIPES ON SIDE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALSO WHEEL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST SCRAPE OFF THE BUILD-UP GREASE.DEBRIS,AND ENCRUSTED FOOD ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,COOLERS, AND WALK-IN COOLERS AT BUTCHERY'S AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BROKEN WALL AT EAST-SOUTH AREA OF THE COFFEE STATION BY THE BASEMENT DOOR(FRONT AREA).WALL TILE ABOVE THE EAST PREP TABLE SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE AND UNEVEN WITH ROUGH AREAS. MUST REPAIR HOLE AND RESURFACE EAST TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.WALL TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESS GREASE,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN PLASTIC COVING AT BUTCHER'S AREA,NEED TO REPAIR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • END CAPS IS NEED AT LIGHT TUBE INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO AT OPENED PRODUCE CASE
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • WORKING STEM THERMOMETER IS NEED IN PREP AREA AND BUTCHER'S AREA
16. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 3, 2016

    7 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-27-16 INSPECTION # 1970335. VIOLATION 16 FOUND NO BARRIERS BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES AT FRONT KITCHEN/COFFEE STATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE BARRIERS. VIOLATION 18 FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED. (1 INCH HOLE AT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR) CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. DURING INSPECTION REAR EXIT DOOR RODENT PROOFED.(HOLE SEALED/SWEEP INSTALLED) ALSO, PLYWOOD DOOR INSTALLED AT TWO FRONT ENTRANCES AT FRONT KITCHEN/COFFEE STATION AREAS.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS WITH NO LABELS,AND IN FRONT AREA. MUST LABEL/DATE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: KNIFE RACK AND SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS,UPRIGHT REFRIGATION UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN,UNDER THE WARMER UNIT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, ALSO IN THE MEAT DEPT . MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WALLS AND CEILINGS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, IN MAIN KITCHEN BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT, WARMER UNITS, MEAT DEPT,FRONT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO SPLASHGUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREPARATION SINK BY COFFEE STATION AREAS. ALSO, FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT MENTIONED EXPOSED HAND SINKS. FOUND OVER HEAD SPRAYER AT PREPARATION SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREAS. MUST REMOVE OVERHEAD SPRAYER FROM PREPARATION SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREAS. FOUND EXHAUST VENT OUT OF ORDER AT MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AT FRONT SERVICE AREAS. MUST OBTAIN.
17. CanvassOct 27, 2016

    9 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOUND NO BARRIERS BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS/COFFEE STATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE BARRIERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISUUED. 7-38-005.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED. (1 INCH HOLE AT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR/ 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. 3 COMPARTMENNT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY, AND THE 2ND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED DRAINING SLOWLY LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA BY THE MEAT DEPT THIS IS BY THE BAKING THE BREAD. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. MUST SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/GREASE TRAP.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS WITH NO LABELS,AND IN FRONT AREA. MUST LABEL/DATE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: KNIFE RACK AND SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS,UPRIGHT REFRIGATION UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN,UNDER THE WARMER UNIT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, ALSO IN THE MEAT DEPT . MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WALLS AND CEILINGS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, IN MAIN KITCHEN BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT, WARMER UNITS, MEAT DEPT,FRONT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO SPLASHGUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREPARATION SINK BY COFFEE STATION AREAS. ALSO, FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT MENTIONED EXPOSED HAND SINKS. FOUND OVER HEAD SPRAYER AT PREPARATION SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREAS. MUST REMOVE OVERHEAD SPRAYER FROM PREPARATION SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREAS. FOUND EXHAUST VENT OUT OF ORDER AT MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AT FRONT SERVICE AREAS. MUST OBTAIN/
18. CanvassJan 19, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE ON SHELVES INVERTED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE FRONT SERVING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
19. CanvassJan 12, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CABINET AT MEAT PREP (CABINET AT EAST WALL). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED BETWEEN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANLDERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
20. CanvassFeb 21, 2014

    5 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • FOUND NO HOT WATER AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER WAS RECOVERED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS.(MUST REPLACE /REPAIR/CLEAN AND SANITIZE)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND PREPARATION AREAS AT BASEMENT NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
21. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 31, 2013

    0 infractions

22. CanvassMay 24, 2013

    8 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPARING PASTRY (GUAVA AND CHEESE PASTRY), GOES TO THE WALK IN COOLER TO GET PRODUCT FOR THE PASTRY, THEN PROCEEDS TO WASH HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. STILL WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES EMPLOYEE GOES TO THE DELI MEAT PREP AREA STARTS CLEANING SHELVES AND FINALLY STARTS SLICING MEAT.(ALL WITH THE SAME GLOVES. INSTRUCTED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER HAND WASH WITH SOAP. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING COOKING UTENSILS (CUTTING BOARD, TRAYS,KNIVES PLATES ETC)AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAKING PREP AREA WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • NOTED A YELLOWISH, GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY WASHED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH DATE AND PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED NO STOPPER AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENT SINKS. ALSO NOTED ACCUMULATION OF ICE INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING SHELVES WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE,DRY LIQUID WASTE:SHELVES INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,SHELVES INSIDE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER, SHELVES AT THE DELI COUNTER AND SHELVES AT THE BEAR DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS AT THE EXTERIOR FOOD STORAGE (GARAGE) AND BEHIND THE DELI DISPLAY COUNTER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL VENTS AND FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN, VENTS AT THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COUNTER AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAKERY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
23. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 3, 2012

    0 infractions

24. CanvassJan 25, 2012

    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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSODE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 55.6F TO 59.7F, FOOD WAS COOKED ON 1-24-12,PER CHEF STATEMENT,HOWEVER NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDE AT PRESENT TIME.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUNDS 8, VALUE 20.INFORMATIONON COOLING PROCESS GIVEN, ALSO GIVEN COPY OF THE COOLING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000077339-13
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED,ALSO LIDS ARE BROKEN(HALF LIDS ARE MISSING ON TWO OUT OF THREE LIDS).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIDS,GARBAGE IS PICKED-UP ONCE A WEEK.MUST KEEP IT CLOSED AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO77340-14
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-14-2010, REPORT #419488 #36-PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE VEGETABLES/FRUIT DISPLAY COOLER ON RIGHT SIDE, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. #37-PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR SHOWER ROOM IN BASEMENT. #38-NO BACK FLOW PROTECTION FOR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AND HOSE IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL DEVICE OR REMOVE THREADS ON MOP SINK. REMOVE HOSE FROM PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOALTION:7-42-090 HOOOO77339-13
    • 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. PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN FOOD CONTAINER TO STORE ICE,FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER BAR THAT HOLD FOOD IN PLACE BROKEN AND TIED WITH STRING ON REACH-INDOOR.REPLACE BROKEN BARS INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER.DISCONNECTED PURIFY WATER UNIT ATTACHED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 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. REPLACE OR PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
    • 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. NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN WINDOW LEDGE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,ALSO ADDITIONAL SEALING IS NEEDED AT REAR DOOR(TOP FRAME)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP IN REACH-IN FREEZER, IN PREP AREA.
    • 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. CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN,STORAGE AND INSIDE THE COOLERS.GRIMES AND FOOD BUILD-UP IN CORNERS.
    • 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.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BUTCHER'S AREA.REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA,ABOVE THE PREP AREA BY THE WINDOW.
25. Short Form ComplaintNov 24, 2010

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION NUMBER 419488 DATED 10.14.10.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION NUMBER 419488 DATED 10.14.10.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION NUMBER 419488 DATED 10.14.10.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION NUMBER 419488 DATED 10.14.10.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION NUMBER 419488 DATED 10.14.10.
26. ComplaintOct 14, 2010

    5 infractions

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.
    • 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. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING AND WALLS IN UPPER LEVEL STORAGE AREA, REAR RESTAURANT. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ON RIGHT SIDE OF GROCERY STORE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WINDOW LEDGE IN FRONT OF GROCERY STORE, IN BUTCHER AREA ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
    • 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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR WALK IN COOLER FOR BUTCHER AREA, ABOVE VEGETABLES/FRUIT DISPLAY COOLER ON RIGHT SIDE, BETWEEN GROCERY STORE AND RESTAURANT AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. CLEAN BUGS OFF OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR SHOWER ROOM IN BASEMENT.
    • 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. NO BACK FLOW PROTECTION FOR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AND HOSE IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL DEVICE OR REMOVE THREADS ON MOP SINK. REMOVE HOSE FROM PREP AREA.