RIO VALLEY MARKET #2

3307 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Grocery Store

22 inspections

Canvass Re-InspectionJul 23, 2025
7 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - 3-304.12 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.11 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING; ONLY ONE STOPPER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EACH SINK COMPARTMENT.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS MATS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, MEAT PREP AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-602.13 OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
CanvassJul 14, 2025
9 infractions
- 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED FROZEN FISH IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAWING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING; ONLY ONE STOPPER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EACH SINK COMPARTMENT.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS MATS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, MEAT PREP AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
CanvassOct 21, 2024
3 infractions
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL IN MEAT PREP AREAS. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - RAW WOOD SURFACE NOTED ON CEILING ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - LIGHT OUT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN
CanvassAug 4, 2023
8 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  - OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN DELI AND MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS(RICE) ON SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED HAND SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTER RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN.
Suspected Food PoisoningNov 19, 2021
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
- 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
  - LAB LETTER ON SITE FOR CHORIZO TO BE HELD UNREFRIGERATED IS OVER 5 YEARS OLD. INSTD TO PROVIDE UPDATED LAB LETTER WITHIN 5 YEARS OR STORE UNDER REFRIGERATION 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
  - SEE 29
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - MISSING SPLASHGUARDS INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - EXCESSIVE ICE ON CONDENSOR IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJun 4, 2021
7 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST HAVE NAME OF PRODUCT ON THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS IN PREPARED FOOD AREA MUST BE STORED PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE. IE... KNIVES IN KNIFE HOLDER INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - BANANA BOXES BEING USED TO BUILD DISPLAY AT FRUIT SALES RACK. FOOD DEBRIS BUILDING ON AND AROUND BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - DISPLAY SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES IN NEED OF COVERS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND BACK STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassAug 9, 2019
10 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN PREP AREAS. KNIVES STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA, ROLLING CART BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK IN DELI PREP AREA, CLEANING SUPPLIES, DISH SOAP, SCRUBBER, WINDEX STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT DELI MEAT NOT LABELED AND DATED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED PACKAGED SANDWICHES, SALADS, SALSA DISPLAYED IN COOLER FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS, NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - OBSERVED MULTI-USE KNIVES STORED BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE KNIVES, RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITARY MANNER.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON SLICERS, GRINDERS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR IN DELI, MEAT, PRODUCE, AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FANS IN WASHOOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintSep 20, 2018
7 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ESTABLISH A POLICY AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE HAS KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 6-301.14 NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS TO ALL DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - 3-304.14(B) WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE MEAT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.12 FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-602.13 FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE STOVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH ACCUMILATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST CHANGE THE DIAPER ON THE LOWER SHELF IN THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. DIRT/DEBRIS AND MILK SPILLS NEED TO BE REMOVED.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND HAVE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET. MAINTAIN.
CanvassJul 10, 2017
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR MEAT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST/ CLEAN FRONT ICE FREEZER(EXCESSIVE ICE), AND CLEAN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES AT MILK, AND BACON COOLERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED REAR COOKING ROOM LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPAIR CEILING IN THIS AREA IN POOR REPAIR(MISSING/FALLING CEILING TILES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER CONTROL HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.(USING GRIPE VICE PILERS TO TURN ON, HANDLE MISSING).
CanvassJun 10, 2016
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF REPLACING. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOOR IN DELI HOT FOOD KITCHEN IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - CONDENSOR LEAKING IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMar 25, 2015
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED THE (CORN)COOLER NOT CLEAN UNDER THE COOLER MAT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MAT AND CLEAN. OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BUTCHER SHOP, AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR BUTCHER SHOP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
Short Form ComplaintMay 23, 2014
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE FRESH MEAT COUNTER THEY HAVE SOME GREASE BUILDUP AND ARE SLIPPERY.
ComplaintFeb 10, 2014
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - THE HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZED HAS ICE BUILDUP.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEED SOME CLEANING.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
CanvassOct 17, 2013
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - UNFINISHED SECTIONS OF FLOOR ON SALES FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR/FINISH SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
Short Form ComplaintAug 5, 2013
4 infractions
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN DELI PREP AREA AND HOT HOLDING PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINED, PLUMBING NOT CONNECTED UNDERNEATH CAUSING WATER TO ACCUMULATE ON FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR SAME.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - NEED TO DEFROST FRONT 2 DOOR ICE CREAM FREEZER. CLEAN ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS.CLEAN REAR PREP AREA FILTERS. CLEAN FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT ICE(BAG) FREEZER, REAR STOCK RETURN AREA(BROKEN SODA).
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS REAR MEAT SECTION. REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS IN HOOD AREAS (2 LIGHTS OUT). RE-ATTACH LIGHT SHIELD IN MILK COOLER( FALLING)REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR COOKING AREA.
ComplaintMay 16, 2013
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - NEED TO DEFROST FRONT 2 DOOR ICE CREAM FREEZER. CLEAN ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS.CLEAN REAR PREP AREA FILTERS. CLEAN FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT ICE(BAG) FREEZER, REAR STOCK RETURN AREA(BROKEN SODA).
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS REAR MEAT SECTION. REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS IN HOOD AREAS (2 LIGHTS OUT). RE-ATTACH LIGHT SHIELD IN MILK COOLER( FALLING)REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR COOKING AREA.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - NEED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING.
Short Form ComplaintAug 10, 2012
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER/WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN ALL SERVICE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK IN MEAT, HANDSINK IN PRODUCE AND MEAT BACKROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR.
CanvassJun 18, 2012
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER/WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN ALL SERVICE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK IN MEAT, HANDSINK IN PRODUCE AND MEAT BACKROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR.
Complaint Re-InspectionSep 27, 2011
0 infractions
ComplaintSep 19, 2011
2 infractions
- 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 MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-27-11 REPT#533208 INSP#389. #32 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REPAIR. #34 FLOORS TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR IN MEAT CASE. #35 WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. #38 DRAIN IN MEAT DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP, ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassFeb 7, 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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REPAIR. LID NOT SECURE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP. MEAT PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD-UP. PRODUCE PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 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. FLOORS AT FRESH MEAT COUNTER IN NEED OF REPAIR. WATER POOLING UNDER OLD TILES. REMOVE AND REPLACE TILES. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 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. LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS THROUGHOUT. MUST INSTALL IN DELI, MEAT, PRODUCE AND REAR AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. DRAIN IN MEAT COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT.
CanvassSep 3, 2010
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE STARTING TO RUST. INSTD. TO PAINT THEM.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FILTERS UNDER THE HOODS IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ALSO THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME
- 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. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER AND PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CHANGE THE MOP HEADS OFTEN.
- 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. THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOODS THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME.
- 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. THE UNINAL IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.