LILY SUPERMARKET

9863 S EWING AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Grocery Store

19 inspections

1. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 1, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DELI MEAT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11 OBSERVED THE TOP LOADER INTERIOR SURFACE SEEMS TO BE PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TOP LOADER DOOR OR REPAIR SO THAT THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2. ComplaintMar 24, 2026

   9 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DELI MEAT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DELI MEAT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING INSIDE OF THE PASTRY CONTAINER IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION ALL PASTRIES WERE COVERED WITH A PLASTIC COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • 3-305.12 OBSERVED LARGE POTS BEING STORED UNDER A SEWAGE PIPE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE ANYTHING UNDER SEWER PIPES.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • 3-304.14 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREPARED FOODS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER AND SINGLE USE CONTAINERS BEING REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11 OBSERVED THE TOP LOADER INTERIOR SURFACE SEEMS TO BE PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TOP LOADER DOOR OR REPAIR SO THAT THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.114 OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT (UNUSED EQUIPMENT) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREAS.
3. CanvassMar 27, 2025

   8 infractions

   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING AND DRINKING IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT COUNTER AND REAR SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES FOR MANUAL WASHING OF POTS AND CONTAINERS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
4. CanvassApr 17, 2024

   9 infractions

   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON PREP TABLE IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR DRINKING CUPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHE OFF FLOOR.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP USED FOR DISPENSING SALSA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PREP TABLES, SLICER, CUTTING BOARDS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLS SURFACES IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA AN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SOILD MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB AND MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 23, 2023

   0 infractions

6. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 20, 2023

   11 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • 3-304.14 : OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI & TAQUERIA MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • 4-301.12 : OBSERVED OVERSIZED COOKING EQUIPMENT USED FOR CARNITAS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZE.MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR UTENSILS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C) : MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,EYE-STOVES,DELI DISPLAY UNIT,SAW MACHINE,MEAT SLICER,GRINDER,STEAM TABLES,STORAGE & DISPLAY SHELVES SHELVES,HAND SINK FAUCETS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ,DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS,DOORS AND CEILING ESPECIALLY IN WALK IN COOLER,TOILET ROOMS,PREP AREAS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TAQUERIA , DELI AREA AND SALES FLOOR.DAMAGED CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS WERE NEEDED.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2577184 6/12/23 NOT CORRECTED #28- 7-206.12 :STILL OBSERVED APPX. 15 OR MORE PACKAGES OF RODENTICIDE SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES 1ST FL.,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER & PALLETS,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE THEM PROPERLY IN ENCLOSED RODENT BOXES. 6-501.111 : #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 200 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR AND ON DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR-UTENSILS,BOTTLED WATER,FRONT WINDOW SILLS,ON & SCATTERED IN BETWEEN PALLETS OF FOOD DISPLAY FOR SALE.TAQUERIA-SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.CASHIER SERVICE COUNTER-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR AND LOWER SHELF AT REGISTER.BASEMENT-ON & IN BETWEEN PALLETS,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,WALK IN COOLER-ON PALLETS AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,PIPES ALONG WALLS,REAR OF UNUSED POP COOLER.ALSO. EVIDENCE OFAPPX 4-6 LIVE LARGE FLIES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/20/23. 8-404.13(B:4) #60: 4-501.12 : #47-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. 4-202.16 :#47- OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AND STORAGE OF DRY GOODS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. 4-602.13 #49-: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12 :#55- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS, IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH FOOD DISPLAYS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
7. CanvassJun 12, 2023

   26 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • OBSERVED A OPEN STYROFOAM CUP ON TOPSIDE OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT MUST HAVE A LID OR USE OF A STRAW.(COS)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WERE TAMALES ARE PREPARED.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. COOKED BEANS AT 129.9F ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 8LBS.$40.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
     • OBSERVED APPX. 50 OR MORE PACKAGES OF RODENTICIDE SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES 1ST FL.,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER& PALLETS,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE THEM PROPERLY IN ENCLOSED RODENT BOXES.(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF 1ST FL. REAR DELIVERY DOOR,FRONT DOOR LEFT SIDE,BASEMENT DOOR AROUND ALL SIDES.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR AND ON DISPALY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,TAQUERIA-SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.CASHIER SERVICE COUNTER-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR.BASEMENT-ON & IN BETWEEN PALLETS,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,WALK IN COOLER-ON PALLETS AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO. EVIDENCE OFAPPX. 8-10 LIVE INDIAN MEAL MOTHS FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND BOXES OF CHILES AND 4-6 LIVE LARGE FLIES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/12/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI & TAQUERIA MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON CRATES AND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED OVERSIZED COOKING EQUIPMENT USED FOR CARNITAS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZE.MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR UTENSILS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,EYE-STOVES,DELI DISPLAY UNIT,SAW MACHINE,MEAT SLICER,GRINDER,STEAM TABLES,STORAGE & DISPLAY SHELVES SHELVES,HAND SINK FAUCETS .
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN DELI AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS WERE NEEDED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TAQUERIA , DELI AREA AND SALES FLOOR.DAMAGED CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ,DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS,DOORS AND CEILING ESPECIALLY IN WALK IN COOLER,TOILET ROOMS,PREP AREAS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND STAIRCASE AND LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS FROM MOPSINK BASIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST PLACE EYE STOVES COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2549463 2/7/22 NOT CORRECTED #39- 3-307.11 : OBSERVED MEAT GRINDER NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTURED MANAGER TO RELOCATE THE MEAT GRINDER AND INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO HAND SINK. 4-501.12 : #47-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. 4-202.16 :#47- OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AND STORAGE OF DRY GOODS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. 4-602.13 #49-: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12 :#55- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS, IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH FOOD DISPLAYS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-303.11 :#56- OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA. LIGHT SHIELD NEEDS CLEANING AND BRIGHTER BULBS NEED TO BE INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
8. ComplaintFeb 7, 2022

   12 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,CHICHARRONS, TACO MEAT,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED MEAT GRINDER NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTURED MANAGER TO RELOCATE THE MEAT GRINDER AND INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO HAND SINK.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AND STORAGE OF DRY GOODS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS, IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH FOOD DISPLAYS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN LAST AISLE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA. LIGHT SHIELD NEEDS CLEANING AND BRIGHTER BULBS NEED TO BE INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
9. Complaint Re-InspectionMar 19, 2019

   6 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK)ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONCE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS NOT FINISHED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
10. ComplaintMar 12, 2019

    15 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK)ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, TAMALES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • 3-501.13 OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGE FISH BEING INPROPERLY THAWED INSIDE OF THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS REMOVE THE FISH OUT OF THE ROP BEFORE THAWING OR KEEP THE ROP FISH FROZEN WHILE IN THE ROP. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 LBS OF FISH DURING THE INSPECTION.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENTS LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED COOKIES AND BREADS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LARGE FLIES FLYING THRU OUR THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONCE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • 4-903.11(A;B;D) OBSERVED TONGS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 4-502.13 OBSERVED A CARDBOARD BOX BEING RE-USED TO STORE BREADING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE BREADING INSIDE OF A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-603.15 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (POTS) TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS CAPABLE OF SUBMERGING THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS NOT FINISHED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVES AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.
11. CanvassJun 11, 2018

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE NINE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE WHERE MILK AND EGGS ARE STORED IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REATTACH GASKETS OR REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BUTCHER AREA; CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH AREAS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND IN CORNER AREAS AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKING AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND SECTIONS OF THE CEILING IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR DUE TO PREVIOUS WATER DAMAGE PER OWNER; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE COOKING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND STANDING WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET IN THE WASHROOM BY THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER ONCE USED INTO UTILITY SINK.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 15, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT SECTION,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MUST REPAIR CRACK ON ONE SLIDING DOOR OF MEAT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA,HAS FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
13. CanvassFeb 8, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT SECTION,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MUST REPAIR CRACK ON ONE SLIDING DOOR OF MEAT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA,HAS FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
14. CanvassMay 12, 2016

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WHICH HOLDS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERIOR AIR TEMP OF 59.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEM. PREP COOLER TAGGED/ HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: STEAK AT 58.2F, MILK AT 60.9F,COOKED RICE AT 59.2F,DICE TOMATOES AT 60.9F AND EGGS AT 58.3F. ALL FOODS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. TOTAL COST $175 AND WEIGHT 55LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVING,COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,MEAT SLICER, BAND SAW AND INTERIOR OF COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND LITTER. ALSO MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY AND PAPER GOOD STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
15. ComplaintDec 18, 2015

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MEAT COUNTER IN REAR OF PREMISES
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE DELI/MEAT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
16. CanvassFeb 24, 2015

    7 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVE SUCH AS BEANS,PORK AND SLICIND DELI MEATS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA NEAR STOVE
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIOMWNT OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN ALL PREP COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREAS OF DUST BUILD-UP AND CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT BASEMENT AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA AND ELEVATE STOCK"6" INCHES OFF FLOOR
17. CanvassAug 26, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE STOVE AND GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE AND CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER AND THE MEAT SAW IN THE MEAT SECTION,OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF THE MEAT COUNTER,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COUNTER AND BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER IN REAR OF PREMISES
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA,AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATB THE MEAT SECTION BEHIND COUNTER NEAR PREP TABLES
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA
18. CanvassMay 24, 2013

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL /DATE COOKED TAMALES IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE MEAT AND DELI MEAT COOLER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL TISSUE DEVICE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND TOWEL DEVICE IN MEAT DELI PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN MUST BE CLEAN/MAINTAINED:STORAGE SHEVES (PEANUTS,CHIPS,BREAD,ALL PREP AREA SHELVES),INTERIOR OF MEAT SAW,STORAGE SHEVES IN BASEMENT AREA,ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT,AROUND DISPLAY BREAD,PRODUCE SHELVES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN COOKING PREP AREA ,AND WASHROOM NOT CLEAN OF HEAVY DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.ALSO SEAL ALONG ALL BASEBOARD IN WASHROOM TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
19. CanvassAug 18, 2011

    6 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. NEED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD IN BUTCHER SHOP
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,BAND SAW, SLICER, GRINDER,AND CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER SHOP AND TAQUERIA. ALSO DEFROST FRONT BOX FREEZER
    • 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.RE-SEAL FLOOR IN BUTCHER SHOP.
    • 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.NEED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMP SINK IN BUTCHER SHOP AND TAQUERIA. ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN BUTCHER SHOP AROUND CUTTING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES 1ST. FLOOR CEILING
    • 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.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN MUST REPLACE, AND CLEAN 1ST. FLOOR LIGHT SHIELDS.
    • 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.OBSERVED 3 COMP. NOZZEL IN POOR REPAIR LEAKING A NECK BASE HAS A PLASTIC BAG AROUND THE NECKBASE TO KEEP FROM SPRAYING ALL OVER, INSTRUCTED TO RE-PAIR/RE-PLACE.