Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
M & H Food & Deli
10500 S Michigan Ave
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6 inspectionsCanvass
Jan 6, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE REACH IN FREEEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZERS.
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 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2611762 DATED 02/05/2025 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -37. OBSERVED PACKAGED SANDWICHES NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED SANDWICHES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ETC. -45. OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. -47. OBSERVED RAW WOOD KNIFE RACK ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND PROVIDE MATERIAL THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH AND EAILY CLEANBALE. -47. OBSERVED ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. -53. OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. -55. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. -55. OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. -55. OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. -55. OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY AND PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. 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.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 5, 2025
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PACKAGED SANDWICHES NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED SANDWICHES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ETC.
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 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 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 BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE 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 DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS 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 GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 26, 2024
Pass
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM THESE SINKS AND MAINTAIN, AND ONLY WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS.
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 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGED FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDMADE WOODEN SHELVES USED AS NON-FOOD CONTACT STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT MADE OF A SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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 GREASE SPILL IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SOIL ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SOILED SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP OF SOIL.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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 issuesnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH GAP BELOW FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GAP TO PROHIBIT ENTRY OF PESTS 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO AVOID DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD-UP.
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
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WASHROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOM AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO AVOID SOIL BUILD-UP 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, Feb 26, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 14, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM THESE SINKS AND MAINTAIN, AND ONLY WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS.
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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH GAP BELOW FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GAP TO PROHIBIT ENTRY OF PESTS 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO AVOID DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD-UP.
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
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WASHROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOM AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO AVOID SOIL BUILD-UP 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 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
SEE VIOLATION #59
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 issuesnotedCode 59Other
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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-7-24 REPT# 2589299 #38 OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON-SITE MISSING MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL VISIT AND PEST CONTROL LICENSE INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING ITEMS TO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. #54 OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH WASTE AND UNABLE TO CLOSE LID SECURELY. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE FREQUENCY OF WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES TO PREVENT OVERFLOW OF FACILITY WASTE IN OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY 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 findingnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGED FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDMADE WOODEN SHELVES USED AS NON-FOOD CONTACT STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT MADE OF A SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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 GREASE SPILL IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SOIL ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SOILED SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP OF SOIL.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 7, 2024
Fail
14 recorded violations
notedCode 13Contamination
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FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH PUNGENT, FOUL SMELL AND EVIDENCE OF SPOILAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS OUT OF TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT DELI DISPLAY COOLER; RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.5F, DELI CHEEE AT 47.5F, COLESLAW AT 51.4F, HAM AT 46.6F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDMADE WOODEN SHELVES USED AS NON-FOOD CONTACT STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT MADE OF A SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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 SOIL AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO AVOID DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD-UP.
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 SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT THIS TIME PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 problemsnotedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT ADEQUATE DATE LABELS, CUT TOMATOES, CUT LEAFY GREENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE LABELING OR DISCARD. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED UNLABELED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS. 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 problemsnotedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
FRONT DELI DISPLAY COOLER AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES TO STORE TCS FOOD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF COOLER TO STORE TCS FOOD. COOLER TAGGED FOR INSPECTION ON-SITE. COOLER RESET ITSELF. COOLER NOW AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE 36.4 DEGREES 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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH GAP BELOW FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GAP TO PROHIBIT ENTRY OF PESTS 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 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF SUGAR STORED IN CUPBOARD AT FRONT AREA COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SUGAR TO FOOD-SAFE CONTAINER WITH LID FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER AT INADEQUATE PRESSURE FOR SUFFICIENT WAREWASHING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSURE TO WATER FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN. OWNER ARRIVED ON SITE WITH PLUMBER TO CORRECT PROBLEM. WATER IS NOW FREE FLOWING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASHROOM SINK FAUCET HOT WATER DIAL IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO ALLOW HOT WATER FLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT WATER FAUCET TO ALLOW FOR HOT WATER FLOW. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REPAIRED DIAL ON-SITE WITH HOT WATER FLOW ADEQUATE. PLUMBER CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WASHROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOM AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO AVOID SOIL BUILD-UP 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 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH WASTE AND UNABLE TO CLOSE LID SECURELY. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE FREQUENCY OF WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES TO PREVENT OVERFLOW OF FACILITY WASTE IN OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES. 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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE SPILL IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SOIL ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SOILED SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP OF SOIL.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 7, 2024 · Original Source