Canvass
Jun 13, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Carniceria La Providencia
1658 W 21st St
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4 inspectionsCanvass
Jun 13, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
10 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A HALF PAN OF COOKED PORK IN THE SELF-SERVICE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE ORDERING AREA OF THE DELI/RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES 135°F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT $58 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCHARGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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 temperaturenotedCode 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND RAW PORK IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT RANGING TEMPERATURES OF 56.0-58.0F. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $73 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21
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 temperaturenotedCode 29Other
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COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SPECIAL PROCESS OF DRYING HANGING CHORIZO SAUSAGE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITH NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO EMAIL CDPH WITH THE STEPS USED FOR THE SPECIAL PROCESS AND MUST RECEIVE APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH THE SPECIAL PROCESS. MUST STOP SPECIAL PROCESS.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 32Other
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VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
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OBSERVED FACILITY DRYING TCS FOODS WITH NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE. FOUND CHORIZO SAUSAGES HANGING DRYING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PER PERSON ON SITE, THE SAUSAGES ARE COOKED WITH VINGEAR AND SALT AND LEFT OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE TO DRY. INSTRUCTED MUST STOP SPECIAL PROCESS UNTIL AN APPROVED HACCP/VARIANCE IS ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $100 WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SELF-SERVICE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE ORDERING AREA OF THE BUTCHER/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 issuesnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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OBSERVED A STICK INSECT CONTROL TRAP FILLED WITH INSECTS STORED ABOVE ONIONS IN THE REAR STORAGE/STORAGE/BRAKE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD ITEMS.
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
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE FOR WAREWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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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
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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OBSERVED THE SIR STEAK MACHINE WITH MEAT RESIDUE. 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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE NON-SLIP MATS IN MENTIONED 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 14, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-601.11 OBSERVED NO BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS ON THE PREPACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE IN THE 3-DOOR COOLER (GUACAMOLE, PICO DE GALLO, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS ON PREPACKAGED-TO-GO ITEMS THAT ARE FOR SALE.
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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
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON AN INSECT TRAP LOCATED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED TRAPS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-203.13 OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SINK.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 29, 2023
Pass
10 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF KNIFE RACK, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN FRONT EAST STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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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 issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN EAST STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PACKAGED SALSA, SOUR CREAM, BEANS, RICE, NOT LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STAFF WASHROOM NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING 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, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source