RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE

2458 S ST LOUIS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Grocery Store

29 inspections

1. CanvassMar 10, 2026

   11 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BEHIND HANDWASHING SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP, SERVING AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS AND PLASTIC USED FOR FILLING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN SALES AND MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
   • 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.
2. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 4, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-602.13 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA WHERE SEATING IS IN NEED OF CLEANING (COLD HOLD DRAWERS AND SHELVES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN TILE NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT(MILK/DAIRY). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
3. CanvassMay 28, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 125 SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN REAR OF FACILITY ON WALLS ABOVE SINKS AND ON HANDSINK IN DELI PREP AREA, ON PREP/STORAGE TABLE SURFACES, FLYING THROUGHOUT PRODUCE STANDS AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORED COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE LOCKED STORAGE ROOM AND 40 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA WHERE SEATING IS IN NEED OF CLEANING (COLD HOLD DRAWERS AND SHELVES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BROKEN TILE NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT(MILK/DAIRY). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4. Complaint Re-InspectionMay 16, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED FROZEN FOOD INSIDE FREEZERS STORED INSIDE GROCERY STORE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD-GRADE BAGS ONLY AND MAINTAIN THEM.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED REAR PREP HANDSINK NEAR HOT GRILLS LEAKING FROM PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DAIRY COOLING UNITS IN GROCERY WITH BROKEN BULBS AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING INSIDE EQUIPMENT.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
5. ComplaintMay 8, 2024

   7 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ 146.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT ANY COLD WATER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER. AT MAXIMUM OF 120F THROUGH COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 125 SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN REAR OF FACILITY ON WALLS ABOVE SINKS, ON PREP/STORAGE TABLE SURFACES, FLYING THROUGHOUT PRODUCE STANDS AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORED COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE LOCKED STORAGE ROOM AND 10 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED FROZEN FOOD INSIDE FREEZERS STORED INSIDE GROCERY STORE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD-GRADE BAGS ONLY AND MAINTAIN THEM.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED REAR PREP HANDSINK NEAR HOT GRILLS LEAKING FROM PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WHITE POWDER ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DAIRY COOLING UNITS IN GROCERY WITH BROKEN BULBS AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING INSIDE EQUIPMENT.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
6. CanvassJul 3, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR TAQUERIA AREA AND IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
7. CanvassNov 8, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, AND TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREAS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
8. Complaint Re-InspectionMay 12, 2021

   0 infractions

9. ComplaintMay 5, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • PACKAGED GUACAMOLES AND SALSAS (MADE ON SITE) AND OPENED DELI MEATS AND CHEESES NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
10. CanvassSep 29, 2020

    6 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED ASSORTED CANDY AND PEANUTS FOR SALE NEAR FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COMMON NAME AND INGREDIENT LABELS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS , UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LCOATED INSIDE OF PREP AREA ATTACHED TO CUSTOMER SEATING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT WHILE NOT IN USE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR GARAGE/ YARD (CHAIRS, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CRATES, AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS STORED ON GROUND IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN IN USE PREP AREAS. MUST INCREASE LIGHITNG AND MAINTAIN.
11. ComplaintJun 4, 2019

    4 infractions

    • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS SPOILED, UNSAFE AND UNWHOLESOME CONDITION AND OFFERED FOR SALE IN COOLER: DISCOLORED DARK AND GRAY IN COLOR PORK AND BEEF WITH FOUL SMELL, CONTAINER OF SALSA VERDE WITH WHITE FILM AND MOLD LIKE SPORES ON TOP LAYER, AND AMERICAN CHEESE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SPORES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME: APPROX 20LBS AND $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN ALL FOODS SAFE AND WHOLESOME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A).
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES NOTED STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. STORAGE UNDER SWERE LINES THAT ARE NOT SHILEDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS IS PROHIBITED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, MICROWAVE, FRYER, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INTERIOR, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DISPLAY COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE. INTERIOF OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
12. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 24, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPROX. 3/4-1" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD (CHAIRS, OLD EQUIPMENT, CRATES, ETC.). MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
13. ComplaintDec 14, 2018

    15 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.SOAP WAS PROVIDED .COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING FOR TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • SEE VIOLATION #60
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • SEE VIOLATION #60
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN DELI/DISH WASHING AREA AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE SUFFICENT CAPACITY OF WATER DURING PEAK DEMANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • SEE VIOLATION #60.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • SEE VIOLATION #60
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD(CHAIRS,OLD EQUIPMENT,CRATES,ETC)
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN TAQUERIA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • SEE VIOLATION #60
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2184506 7/12/18 NOT CORRECTED #39- MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA ADJACENT TO PREP TABLES AND IN THE RESTAURANT AREA IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND SPLASH GUARDS.#49- MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZERS.#51- MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND SALES FLOOR AND WALLS AT WINDOWS ON SALES FLOOR.#57- IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
14. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 19, 2018

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.OBSERVED REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO .
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA ADJACENT TO PREP TABLES AND IN THE RESTAURANT AREA IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments:RUSTY LOWER SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,CHEST FREEZERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,STEAM TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM AND CHEST FREEZERS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF CRATES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT ,CHAIRS,ETC. THROUGHOUT REAR YARD AREA.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND SALES FLOOR AND WALLS AT WINDOWS ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
15. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 16, 2018

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.OBSERVED REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER,ON SHELVING UNITS IN SAME AREAS,IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALL BASES,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON ROTTED BANANAS IN A BOX AND ON BAGS OF ONIONS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/12/18(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B)
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION ON COUNTER ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT .
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD,PAPER,FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELVES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON PIPES AND POLES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SALES FLOOR DISPLAY UNITS.RUSTY LOWER SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,CHEST FREEZERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,STEAM TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM AND CHEST FREEZERS.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF CRATES,UNUSED EWUIPMENT ,CHAIRS,ETC. THROUGHOUT REAR YARD AREA.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND SALES FLOOR AND WALLS AT WINDOWS ON SALES FLOOR
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
16. CanvassJul 12, 2018

    20 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE ,A PLASTIC CONTAINER AND A SCREW INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AT HAND SINK IN DELI PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AND ARTICLES REMOVED.COS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LB CUT GREEN VEGETABLE SALAD 51.4F,4LBS. TUNA SALAD 57.9F,2.5LBS. CACTUS SALAD 51.4F,3.5LBS LECHE GELATINA 53.6F4.5LBS. CHICKEN SALAD 45.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.16LBS.$54.50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING SELF SERVICE SALAD BAR AT 48.2F ON SALES FLOOR WITH TCS FOODS STORED ON IT.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY,MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.OBSERVED REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO .
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER,ON SHELVING UNITS IN SAME AREAS,IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALL BASES,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON ROTTED BANANAS IN A BOX AND ON BAGS OF ONIONS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/12/18(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT SERVING LINE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE PUBLIC.MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA ADJACENT TO PREP TABLES AND IN THE RESTAURANT AREA IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION ON COUNTER ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT .
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD,PAPER,FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELVES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON PIPES AND POLES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SALES FLOOR DISPLAY UNITS.RUSTY LOWER SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE,GRINDER,CUTTING BOARDS,MEAT SLICER.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,CHEST FREEZERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,STEAM TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM AND CHEST FREEZERS
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ADJACENT HAND SINK IN DELI FOR HAND WASHING.HOT WATER IS NOW PROVIDED.(PRIORITY 7-38-030C)
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF CRATES,UNUSED EWUIPMENT ,CHAIRS,ETC. THROUGHOUT REAR YARD AREA.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND SALES FLOOR AND WALLS AT WINDOWS ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
17. CanvassSep 12, 2017

    8 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • STOVE TOP AND COOKING BURNERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN UNUSED COUNTER AREAS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS AND CEILING IN COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE STORE, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
18. Recent InspectionJun 14, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CEAN THE INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY CASE ESPECIALLY INSIDE RUNNERS OF DOORS,REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND THE OPEN PRODUCE COOLER NEAR AND AT PREP AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
19. CanvassJun 13, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,STEAK AND BEANS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CEAN THE INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY CASE ESPECIALLY INSIDE RUNNERS OF DOORS,REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND THE OPEN PRODUCE COOLER NEAR AND AT PREP AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
20. ComplaintJul 21, 2015

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ON EQUIPMENT AND FOOD PARTICLES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AROUND STORED ITEMS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN COOKING AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING WINDOW SILL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED IN STORAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE IDPH WEBSITE.
21. CanvassAug 15, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALUMINUM FOIL ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 2-BURNER STOVE WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
22. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 22, 2013

    0 infractions

23. CanvassApr 11, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • The front door has a 1/4" gap in the middle of the double doors, the rear kitchen door has a 1/4" gap at the bottom and a 1/2" gap at the top. Over 30 mouse droppings were found on the rear kitchen storage area stairs. Remove all evidence of pest activity and pest proof all outer openings. The pest control business license copy is expired, have the pest control company update the logbook.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Open food products are not labeled and dated, label and date all open food products.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • The shelves, cabinets, pipes and surfaces around the deli prep area and rear kitchen stove area are dirty and damaged, repair and clean said areas so they are smooth and sanitary.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls in the deli and kitchen area are rough and dirty, repair and clean/paint areas so they are smooth and sanitary.
24. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 30, 2012

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT; REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SOME UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA; REMOVE. OWNER STATED THAT SHE IS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOLDING INTERIOR OF STORE AND IS USING AREA TO STORE EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR REMOLDING.
25. CanvassJul 20, 2012

    5 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • GREASE RECEPTOR/SUB PUMP NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED SOME WASTE WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT FROM UNIT. OWNER STATED THAT IT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIRED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PAINT HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE PEELING, REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM STOVE AND BURNERS (CLEAN AND/OR PAINT).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER NEAR SUBPUMP (CDI). REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN COOKING AREA. SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN BASEMENT; REPAIR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALL IN COOKING AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALL AREAS OF WALL AND CEILING THAT BAVE BEEN PLASTERED MUST BE PAINTED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SOME UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA; REMOVE. OWNER STATED THAT SHE IS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOLDING INTERIOR OF STORE AND IS USING AREA TO STORE EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR REMOLDING.
26. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 20, 2011

    8 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN TABLE TOP GRILL & PUBLIC IN PREP AREA,SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK & MILK & JUICE COOLER,FOIL FROM SURFACES,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED COOLER,PIPES,HOOD,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DELI & REAR PREP AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL TRIM & WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & BASEMENT,CEILING & WALLS IN DELI AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.COLD HOLDING UNIT & FREEZERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA & GARAGE.
27. CanvassJun 13, 2011

    11 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT 48.3F WITH READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS & OTHER COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS & CUT FRUITS,COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT & COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR SUCH AS TUNA 46.9F,FRESAS & CREMA 47.1F,NOPALES 45.2F,CUT WATERMELON 53.1F,CUT PAPAYA 52.9F,COOKED BEANS 69.4F,COOKED PEPERS 58.5F,CACTUS 57.0F,HAM 52.5F-57.2F,HAM & TURKEY LOAF 53.0F-53.6F,TURKEY HAM 53.1F-57.3F,HOT HEAD CHEESE 54.7F,MILK 54.3F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPX 120 LBS. $462.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE HOUSE FLIES MORE THAN 20 FLYING AROUND IN TOILET ROOM,SALES FLOOR,BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/13/11 & RODENT PROOF DOOR.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN TABLE TOP GRILL & PUBLIC IN PREP AREA,SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK & MILK & JUICE COOLER,FOIL FROM SURFACES,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
    • 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.MUST CLEAN UNUSED COOLER,PIPES,HOOD,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DELI & REAR PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL TRIM & WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & BASEMENT,CEILING & WALLS IN DELI AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
    • 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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.COLD HOLDING UNIT & FREEZERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA & GARAGE.
28. Tag RemovalMay 19, 2010

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • VIOLATION STILL EXIST.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • VIOLATION STILL REMAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • VIOLATION STILL REMAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VIOLATION STILL EXIST.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VIOLATION STILL REMAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • VIOLATION STILL REMAIN.
29. CanvassMay 10, 2010

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND DELI DISPLAY COOLER AT 52.2F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST REPAIR ABOVE COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED OF UNIT, WHEN REPAIRED TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE COOLER; 13 LBS. OF CKD. PORK [CARNITAS] AT 49.8F, 23 LBS. OF HAM, RANGING FROM 48.9F-50.1F, 2 LBS. PORK HEAD CHEESE 53.03F, 10 LBS. MEXICAN FRESH CHEESE 50.7F, 3 LBS. CKD. GRD. BEEF 50.6F, AND 5 LBS. OF CKD. BEANS 49.07F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOODS DISCARDED= $260.00, MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DISPLAY MEAT COOLER DOORS AND DOORS HANDLES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLE, AND PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICERS, DISPLAY CASES AND SHELVES THRU-OUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; AT CORNERS, ALONG WALLS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT BUTCHER AREA AND KITCHEN, REPAIR CEILING ABOVE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, AND CLEAN HOOD IN KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FAUCETS ON 3PART SINK, AND EXPOSED SINK, AND PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.