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Mariano's #8534

Name: Mariano's #8534
Address: 1500 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL

1500 N Clybourn Ave

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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14 inspections

Complaint

Feb 17, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP SUSHI AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING FROM DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOTH.

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 THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN PRODUCE STORAGE FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. ALSO OBSERVED THE LOW TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE HOT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF FOOD DEBRIS, STAINS AND BUILD UP AROUND THE GASKET SEALS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL AT THE PRODUCE DONATION/PROCESSING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING (WALLS BADLY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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 THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN THE HOT FOODS AREA PREP AND REAR COOKING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE,DUST AND SOME FORM OF WHITE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND FOODS PREPARED IN AREA.

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, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

May 14, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

May 7, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

NOTED OVER 30 RAR DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE OF THE SODA DRINKS AND OTHE STORAGE AREAS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED A DEAD RAT UNDERNEATH THE CHIPS AND JERKY PALLET AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE WALL DAMAGED AND OPEN AT THE ENTRY OF THE MEAT AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR WALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

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, May 7, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 25, 2025

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 24, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA WORN AND EXPOSED PRESSED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE 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 problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND OR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS: THE FLOOR OF THE PERISHABLE WALK IN FREEZER. THE BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISH WASHING UNIT AND IN CORNERS. THE FLOOR OF THE DELI WALK IN AREA UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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

OBSERVED THE WALL DAMAGED AND OPEN AT THE ENTRY OF THE MEAT AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR WALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

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, Mar 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 17, 2025

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OBSERVED APPROX 25-30 DROPPINGS AT THE CORNER WALL OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA LEFT, APPROX 20 DROPPINGS AT THE CORNER WALL WHERE THE PRICING COMPUTER. APPROX 12-15 IN THE CORNER BY THE DR.PEPPER/7UP STORAGE. APPROX 15 LOCATED AT THE FRITO-LAY CORNER. APPROX 20-25 LOCATED AT THE BEER BACK STOCK AREA. APPOX 20-30 LOCATED AT THE PRODUCE SUPPLY AREA AND APPROX 10-15 LOCATED AT THE CORNER IN THE REAR AREA BEHIND THE MEAT ENTRY AREA JUST RIGHT OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, HAVE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE ON OR BEFORE RETURN DATE OF 3/24/2025 WITH PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE (PEST CONTROL REPORT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

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 THE LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA WORN AND EXPOSED PRESSED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE 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 problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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

OBSERVED THE WALL DAMAGED AND OPEN AT THE ENTRY OF THE MEAT AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR WALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

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 THE FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FAN UNITS IN ALL WALK IN UNITS.

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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE REVOLVING DOOR LOCATED AT THE CLYBOURN ENTRANCE FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2602657 DATED 09/12/2024 VIOLATION# 38 6-202.15 CLYBOURN REVOLVING DOORS AT BASE AND IN CORNERS, CLYBOURN ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS AT BASE IN MIDDLE STILL NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 12, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 12, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source

License

Sep 12, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO POST HADNWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD 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.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT LEFT AND RIGHT BASE AND TOP OF DOCK DOOR OF RAMP, FIRST FLOOR PARKING GARAGE EXIT DOOR BASE IN MIDDLE, CLYBOURN REVOLVING DOORS AT BASE AND IN CORNERS, CLYBOURN ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND UPSTAIRS GARAGE ENTRANCE SLIDING DOORS IN MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OF VERO CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OF VEVO CAFE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NON WORKING COLD WATER KNOB OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF DOWNSTAIRS BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING COLD WATER KNOB OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF DOWNSTAIRS BAKERY PREP AREA.

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 problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD ABOVE ROTISSERIE OVEN IN FIRST FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN SAID AREAS 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 issues

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR WALLS AND UPPER COMPONENTS OF SMALL ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

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

OBSERVED STAINED OR DUSTY/SOILED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED OR DUSTY/SOILED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THIRD FAN OF CONDENSOR IN FIRST FLOOR BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING CONDENSOR FAN IN FIRST FLOOR BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 9, 2024

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 25 SMALL FLIES AND OVER 10 LARGE FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR OF FIRST FLOOR BAKERY AND FIRST FLOOR FRONT PIZZA/DELI PREP AREA. OBSERVED LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN SECOND FLOOR FRONT MEAT/SEAFOOD DISPLAY/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL AND LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/5/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source

License

Sep 5, 2024

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 5, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 14Food source and labeling

Official wording

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JUNE AND JULY 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. 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 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(SLICED TOMATOES) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.7F INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $4 WEIGHING 1.5LBS. 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 temperature

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 88.0-92.7F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWSHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM(SINK 2 AND 3) AND SECOND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM(SINK 3). INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. 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.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 25 SMALL FLIES AND OVER 10 LARGE FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR OF FIRST FLOOR BAKERY AND FIRST FLOOR FRONT PIZZA/DELI PREP AREA. OBSERVED LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN SECOND FLOOR FRONT MEAT/SEAFOOD DISPLAY/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL AND LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/5/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Apr 18, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15: OBSERVED MOP SINK IN SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UTILITY SINK IN SAID AREA

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 problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN DELI WALKIN COOLER AND CEILING VENT COVER IN RAW CHICKEN ROOM NEAR FIRST FLOOR HOT FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSOR FAN COVERS AND CEILING VENT COVER IN SAID AREAS.

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

6-501.12: OBSERVED DUSTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR BAKERY PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, HOT FOOD PREP, COFFEE STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA AND SECOND FLOOR DELI BAKERY PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUSTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAID AREAS. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN SECOND FLOOR DELI/BAKERY AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN SECOND FLOOR DELI/BAKERY AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT IN SWEET SHOP AND CHEESE AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN SAID AREAS.

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, Apr 18, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Apr 11, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MOP SINK IN SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR UTILITY SINK IN SAID AREA.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUSTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR BAKERY PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, HOT FOOD PREP, COFFEE STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA AND SECOND FLOOR DELI BAKERY PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUSTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAID AREAS. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN SECOND FLOOR DELI/BAKERY AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN SECOND FLOOR DELI/BAKERY AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT IN SWEET SHOP AND CHEESE AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN SAID AREAS.

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 DUSTY CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN DELI WALKIN COOLER AND CEILING VENT COVER IN RAW CHICKEN ROOM NEAR FIRST FLOOR HOT FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSOR FAN COVERS AND CEILING VENT COVER IN SAID AREAS.

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 14Food source and labeling

Official wording

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS IN FOLDER WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. 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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL FLIES IN SWEET SHOP AND IN SEAFOOD DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/11/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.