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Bari

1120 W Grand Ave

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6 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jul 28, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-201.11 OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES WITH RUSTED SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. Edit

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN ALL RPEP REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.13 OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN GROCERY UNDER COOLING UNITS AS WELL AS GREASE AND FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER HEAXY COOKING EQUIOMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jul 20, 2026

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 OUT PF 07/22/2026 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT SANDWICH PREP ON MENU SIGN, AND BASEMENT PREP THROUGHOUT ON ALL ORANGE SHELVING RISERS, UNOPENED BOXES CONTAINING PRODUCT, PREP TABLES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 16 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SAUSAGE STUFFING MACHINE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS, AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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 insects
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-201.11 OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES WITH RUSTED SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN ALL RPEP REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.

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

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LID WIDE OPEN AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHTLY FITTED LID AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.13 OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN GROCERY UNDER COOLING UNITS AS WELL AS GREASE AND FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER HEAXY COOKING EQUIOMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

8-404.13(B:4) OUT PF 07/15/2026 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625710 ON 10/21/25 VIOLATION STATES #2-102.13 01/21/2026 No allergen certificate for food service MANAGER; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

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

Complaint

Jul 15, 2026

Fail

10 recorded violations

notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GRAB AND GO UPRIGHT COOLERS WITHOUT ANY LABELS (APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS ITALIAN ROAST BEEF, 25 LBS MEAT SAUCE , 20 LB SAUCE AND SAUSAGE, 40 LBS ESACAROLE AND BEANS. NOTED 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREAST IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AS REQUIRED. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY PIC AND DENATURED. TOTAL COST APPROXIMATELY $1300. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLING UNIT IN SANDWICH PREP AREA NOT AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT AT 50.1F WHILE STORING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT SANDWICH PREP ON MENU SIGN, AND BASEMENT PREP THROUGHOUT ON ALL ORANGE SHELVING RISERS, UNOPENED BOXES CONTAINING PRODUCT, PREP TABLES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 16 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SAUSAGE STUFFING MACHINE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS, AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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 insects
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES WITH RUSTED SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN ALL RPEP REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.

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

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LID WIDE OPEN AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHTLY FITTED LID AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN GROCERY UNDER COOLING UNITS AS WELL AS GREASE AND FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER HEAXY COOKING EQUIOMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625710 ON 10/21/25 VIOLATION STATES #2-102.13 01/21/2026 No allergen certificate for food service MANAGER; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE ) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 74.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER @ MINIMUM 100F AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

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 problems
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS FISH SALAD, 5 LBS TUNA SALAD, 20 LBS VARIETY DELI MEAT. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANING BETWEEN 49-51F. SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER IN SANDWICH PREP. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PIC .

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 21, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

No discard date on packaged TCS food in Grab and go cooler that are stored for more than a day. Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

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 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

Covering hot food with lids during cooling down process. Instructed to uncover during cooling down.

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 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

NO sanitizer test strip for 3-comp sink QAC sanitizer solution. Instructed to obtain, Priority foundation violation 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 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

No allergen certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 18, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

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 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SUB SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-602.11 OBSERVED NO ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OF FROZEN DESSERTS (TIRAMISU BY ISABELLA). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST AND A HOLE IN THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELF BELOW THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PREP TABLE.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

6-202.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE DELI PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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, Jun 18, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 11, 2024

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

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 problems
notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DATE MARKED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN PARMIGIANA, CHEESE LASAGNA, SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS, ITALIAN BEEF, SOUP, EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, ETC.) STORED IN THE GRAB-AND-GO COOLERS BEYOND THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE-BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS USING THE PREP DATE AS DAY#1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OF FROZEN DESSERTS (TIRAMISU BY ISABELLA). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND STEREO IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND THE DISHWASHING AREA CEILING AND ABOVE THE STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 insects
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST AND A HOLE IN THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELF BELOW THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED WAS A BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR FOR THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PREP TABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE DELI PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source

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