Short Form Complaint
Dec 9, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
88 Marketplace
2105 S Jefferson St
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7 inspectionsCanvass
Oct 15, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS AT FOOD CONCESSION KIOSKS. 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 problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS 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.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT FOOD COURT KIOSKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN FIRST FLOOR WAREHOUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 17, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE WAREHAOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-501.12: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT BUTCHER PREP AREA WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE MENTIONED CUTTING BOARDS IN ORDER TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): OBSERVED NO FOOD LABEL ON PREPACKAGE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAD NO FOOD LABELS: SEASONED COW STOMACH, DRIED MEAT, AND PORK AND VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 10, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD LABEL ON PREPACKAGE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAD NO FOOD LABELS: SEASONED COW STOMACH, DRIED MEAT, AND PORK AND VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. 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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE WAREHAOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT BUTCHER PREP AREA WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE MENTIONED CUTTING BOARDS IN ORDER TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jan 17, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM, NEAR THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 insectsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
4-901.12: OBSERVED 3 WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT MEAT (BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN) PREP AREA OF THE MARKET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS FROM HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING WIPING CLOTHS.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE MARKET WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP, OLD MEAT BONES, AND NOT MAINTAINED: IN THE REAR WALK-IN MEAT COOLERS AND FREEZER, UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT THE FRONT MEAT PREP AREA OF THE MEAT SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID FLOORS. ALSO, NOTED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COMMON AREA WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD, AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID FLOORS
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 problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEAR THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.12: OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR OF THE COMMON AREA IN THE REAR DISWAHSING AREA. INSTRUCTED 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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COMMON AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jan 10, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(A): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE, INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE COMMON AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COMMON AREA, ON THE ROLL OF PAPER TOWEL ON THE SAME SAID FOOD PREP TABLE, AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 SMALL FLIES IN THE COMMON AREA NEAR THE BAKING OVENS AND ON THE BOXES STORED ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A), CITATION ISSUED.
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 insectsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.12: OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR OF THE COMMON AREA IN THE REAR DISWAHSING AREA. INSTRUCTED 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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COMMON AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEAR THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
4-901.12: OBSERVED 3 WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT MEAT (BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN) PREP AREA OF THE MARKET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS FROM HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING WIPING CLOTHS.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE MARKET WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP, OLD MEAT BONES, AND NOT MAINTAINED: IN THE REAR WALK-IN MEAT COOLERS AND FREEZER, UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT THE FRONT MEAT PREP AREA OF THE MEAT SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID FLOORS. ALSO, NOTED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COMMON AREA WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD, AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID FLOORS
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 8, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3 WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT MEAT (BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN) PREP AREA OF THE MARKET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS FROM HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING WIPING CLOTHS.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE MARKET WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP, OLD MEAT BONES, AND NOT MAINTAINED: IN THE REAR WALK-IN MEAT COOLERS AND FREEZER, UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT THE FRONT MEAT PREP AREA OF THE MEAT SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID FLOORS. ALSO, NOTED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COMMON AREA WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD, AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID FLOORS.
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 problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEAR THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE, INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE COMMON AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COMMERICAL EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION NEXT AND ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COMMON AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS WITH DREAD ROACHES UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE COMMON AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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 insectsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR OF THE COMMON AREA IN THE REAR DISWAHSING AREA. INSTRUCTED 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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COMMON AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 8, 2024 · Original Source