LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE,INC

2022 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Grocery Store

19 inspections

1. CanvassAug 1, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER CONTAINING HOTDOGS AND FRESH CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND MAINTAIN
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH ECESSIVE DRIED DOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CREVICES OF SLIDING DOORS OF COOLING UNITS LOCATED THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS SHELVES OF MEAT PREP TABLES WHERE SEASONING IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITZE.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STACKED SURROUNDING RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CEILING TILES ABOVE MEAT PREP AND GROCERY AISLE WITH DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED ATTACHEMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
2. CanvassFeb 22, 2024

   8 infractions

   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: PASTA WITH HOT DOGS 118.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 1/2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND BAGS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. EMPLOYEE WERE PROVIDED WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING THE INSPECTION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN THE AISLE/GROCERY AND PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
3. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 7, 2023

   0 infractions

4. ComplaintJan 30, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS(SOUR CREAM) HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560081 ON #51 WERE NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
5. CanvassJun 29, 2022

   4 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER NEAR THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT COOLER DOOR.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA; LEAK REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • NO BACKFLOW DEVICE FOUND ON THE UTILITY SINK IN THE CLOSET; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 30, 2021

   8 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT SERVICE COUNTER
   • 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
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR AND PREP TABLES.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, LOWER SHELF AT DELI COOLER,ALL COOLERS,SOME DISPLAY SHELVES,WINDOW SILLS
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT DOOR AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES
7. CanvassJun 23, 2021

   15 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (COOKED BEEF,RICE,BEANS,SLICED HAM,ETC).MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:05 A.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT SERVICE COUNTER
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE NOT MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (67.3F,73.4F,73.5F) AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS (72.7F),TOILET ROOM (72.8F).MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINKS ON PREMISES AT 100.0F MINIMUM FOR HAND SINKS AND 110.0F FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AND RANGING FROM (115.6F-117.2)(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED BOTH FEMALE EMPLOYEES AT SINK WASHING UTENSILS WITH SOAP AND SCRUBB PAD THEN RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)
   • 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER BOTH GLASS REACH IN COOLERS,ALONG WALL NEAR CHEMICALS ON SALES FLOOR UNDER ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,IN FURNANCE ROOM.ALSO A DEAD DECAYED MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD IN BETWEEN COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/23/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN BUTCHER AREA WITH OPEN TOE SHOES. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TOE SHOES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR AND PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON PREP TABLES.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, LOWER SHELF AT DELI COOLER,ALL COOLERS,SOME DISPLAY SHELVES,WINDOW SILLS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT DOOR AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
8. CanvassMar 10, 2020

   3 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN TCS FOOD ITEMS(BEANS 158 F) ARE BEING PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK IN BUTCHER AREA BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
9. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 1, 2019

   8 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TINFOIL AND CARD BOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR, SHELVES WITH DEBRIS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE COOKING AREA IN THE REAR WITHOUT SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
10. CanvassApr 24, 2019

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED PORK(71.7) HANGING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NACHO CHEESE(63.9) IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TIME/TEMPERATURE FOR FOOD SAFETY SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 36 LBS VALUED AT $75. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED TINFOIL AND CARD BOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/DELI AREA WITH NO WATER. A PLUMBING SYSTEM SHALL BE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR, SHELVES WITH DEBRIS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE COOKING AREA IN THE REAR WITHOUT SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
11. CanvassOct 19, 2017

    8 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK DETACHED FROM WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USING ALUMINUM FOIL ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF DELI COOLER, REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SLICER, MEAT CUTTER, AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE, INCLUDING TOILET ROOM, BASEMENT, AND MOP CLOSET.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AND TOILET ROOM. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. SEAL HOLE IN EAST WALL ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS OVER DELI COUNTER AND IN REAR PREP. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT STORE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN MOP CLOSET. ALSO, REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND DELI MEAT COUNTER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE 30 DAYS TO ACQUIRE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
12. CanvassNov 3, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED FOOD PRODUCTS IMPROPERLY ELEVATED WITH POP CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE FOOD ON RACKS OR PLATFORM WITH LEGS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED CARDBOARD ON FLOORING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED FOR FLOORING.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT NEEDS REPAIR AT BUTCHER/DELI AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.
13. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 14, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE GRILL AT REAR OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN/SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS OF MEAT SAW OF FOOD DEBRIS AND ALSO MEAT SLICER IN MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREA.
14. CanvassApr 7, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1522420 DATED 1/28/2015 NOT CORRECTED: #38 NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS AT THE EXPOSE HAND SINKS BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT AND THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE GRILL AT REAR OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN/SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS OF MEAT SAW OF FOOD DEBRIS AND ALSO MEAT SLICER IN MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREA.
15. CanvassJan 28, 2015

    10 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVERED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • NOTED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE OBSERVERED RAW CHOP STEAK IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER STORED IN A FOAM MEAT TRAY NOT WRAPED ABOVE LIMES AND CILANTRO. MANAGER HAS REMOVE THE TRAY OF STEAK. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • NOTED FOAM MEAT TRAYS IN THE 3 COMP SINK AND ON THE DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE CARNITAS DISPLAY CASE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER, MEAT GRINDER AND THE BAND SAW BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY BETWEEN USES. EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEEDS CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NEED CLEANING TOO. ALSO DEFROST DELI COOLER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING AND SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS AT THE EXPOSE HAND SINKS BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT AND THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND AT THE DELI COUNTER. MUST REMOVED AND/OR ORGANZIE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
16. CanvassOct 28, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FLAT, AND CHAR GRILL NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN UNUSED FRYER REAR PREP. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE REAR SMALL BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST (REMOVE ICE) AND CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE MOP SINK IN CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
17. CanvassFeb 5, 2014

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS, SLICER, BAND SAW, AND GRINDER. NEED TO CLEAN ALL COOLER INTERIOR, AND FAN GUARD COVERS.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB WHICH IS OUT, REAR COOKING HOOD.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED TWO PROPANE TANKS ONE IN USE, ONE STORED UNDER REAR PREP TABLE NEED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
18. License Re-InspectionFeb 6, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE MISSING.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.
19. LicenseJan 24, 2013

    13 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR PROPER HOT HOLDING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO HAND WASHING FACILITIES READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT DELI PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • MUST PROVIDE PREP TABLES ON SITE TO VERIFY THEY ARE SUITABLE FOR FOOD PREPARATION.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • MUST SEAL 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS AND SIDES OF THE FRONT,REAR AND SIDE EXIT DOORS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY RODENT AND INSECT PROOF ON ALL FOUR SIDES.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE OR VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • WASHROOM FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO, TOILET IN SAME WASHROOM NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR TOILET BOWL AND RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE WASHBOWL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS IN KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE MISSING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SALES FLOOR.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL BROKEN AND UNUSED COOLERS,ICE CREAM MACHINES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND BETTER ORAGNIZE ITEMS.