Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

76

Name: 76
Address: 505 E 103rd St, Chicago, IL

505 E 103rd St

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass

Aug 20, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

FOUND FLY STRIPS HANGING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT HANG FLY STRIPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TABLES INSTEAD OF BEING IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE TONGS STORED IN A FOOD TIN CAN OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CONTAINER/BIN THAT CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND #10 FOOD TIN CANS BE REUSED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF TIN CANS ONCE THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT AND TO NOT USE FOR ANYTHING ELSE. MAINTAIN SAME.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 16, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 9, 2025

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 19Food temperature

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PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

Inspector’s notes

3-403.11 OBSERVED FACILITY INADEQUATELY REHEATING TCS FOODS IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT THAT IS ONLY SUPPOSED TO BE USED FOR HOT HOLDING ONLY AND NOT REHEATING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS RAPIDLY REHEAT TCS FOODS USING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FINAL REHEATING TEMPERATURE TO 165F PRIOR TO PLACING THE FOOD IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 21Food temperature

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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A:1) OBSER5VED TCS HOT HOLD FOODS AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ABOUT THREE POUNDS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF AT AN INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 91F. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT ONE POUND OF COOKED ITALIAN BEEF AT AN INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 83F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOOD DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #19. 7-38-005

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-601.11 OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES WITHOUT A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIRNET AND BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM WITHOUT RECEPTACLES WITH LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source

License

Oct 7, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING VALVE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAIN INSIDE SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS OUTSIDE NEAR REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source

License