CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE MEAT AND PRODUCE DEPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.
THE FAN COVERS IN ALL THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH THICK DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
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.
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH FOOD AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NO LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 19, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE PLASTIC AREA OF THE DELI MEAT SLICER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 26, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILT-UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PLASTIC AREA OF THE DELI HAM SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC, REMOVE THE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID HAM SLICER.
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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE OVEN LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Mar 19, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LBS OF RAW CHORIZO AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F; AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE CHORIZO HANGING FROM A ROD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED: ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. 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.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE VESTIBULE AREA AROUND THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILT-UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PLASTIC AREA OF THE DELI HAM SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC, REMOVE THE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID HAM SLICER.
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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE OVEN LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 5, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILT-UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PLASTIC AREA OF THE DELI HAM SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC, REMOVE THE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID HAM SLICER.
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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE OVEN LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 26, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR READY-TO-EAT FOODS IN THE DELI REACH IN COOLERS SUCH AS DELI MEAT AND CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS UPON OPENING THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
3-502.11 OBSERVED NO DEPARTMENT-APPROVED VARIANCE ON SITE FOR CURING MEATS SUCH AS CHORIZO THAT IS HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DEPARTMENT-APPROVED VARIANCE FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES. CHORIZO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILT-UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PLASTIC AREA OF THE DELI HAM SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC, REMOVE THE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID HAM SLICER.
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.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES, IN A BOX OF BLEACH, AND VARIOUS CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE OVEN LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.