4-501.12 : OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
4-501.12 : OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR.
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.
8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2619659 6/25/25 NOT CORRECTED-#47- 4-101.19-STILL OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SALES AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.#55- 6-201.11 :STILL OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 2, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 25, 2025
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 76LBS. HAM LOAVES RANGING FROM 46.4F-47.8F.4LBS. HOT HEAD CHEESE-45.3F INSIDE OF DELI COUNTER COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 80LBS. $225.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL TOXIC RODENTICIDE BLOX INSIDE OF STYROFOAM TRAYS IN BASEMENT ,ALSO OBSERVED A DOG BED AND FOOD ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF LEFT SIDE OF DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AT BUTCHER COUNTER AT 48.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS OF RECEIPT OF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(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.
OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO AIR DRY DISHES.
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.
MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER FROM INTERIOR OF LOWER DELI COUNTER COOLER.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563099 9/1/22 NOT CORRECTED-#47- 4-101.19-OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SALES AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.#55- 6-201.11 : OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.