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3 inspections
Canvass
Jul 9, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN ICE BUILDUP ON MECHANICAL PIPES ON INTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.
OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. FURNITURE AND TRASH). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS. RECOMMENDED LOCKING OR MOVING ACTUAL DUMPSTER DUE TO SIZE AND ACCESSIBILITY BY PUBLIC. RECOMMENDED INCREASED PICKUP FREQUENCY AS WELL.
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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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 3, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13--- DELI DISPLAY COOLER GLASS DOORS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GREEN SUBSTANCE IN BETWEEN GLASS PANELS. MUST CLEAN 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.
6-201.11--- NOTED DIRTY WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WASHROOM, THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS (BOTH). : 6-501.114--- UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS: REAR OVEN, DELI SLICER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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.
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
NOTED DELI SLICERS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH MATERIALS THAT ARE WASHABLE.
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 NOT STORE A MOTORIZED SCOOTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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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.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE DELI COOLER: ASSORTED DELI MEATS AT 48.9F, SLICED TOMATO AT 51.8F, ALL FOODS DISCARDED. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE THREE DOOR DELI PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 75.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS SLICED TOMATOES AT 51.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. 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.
NOTED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
NOTED PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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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.
TABLETOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.----NOTED THE PANINI PRESS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN 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.
NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2572183 ON 3-8-23 NOT CORRECTED. #47- 4-201.11--- NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. #47-4-601.11(B) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLERS AND BAKING OVEN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.114--- NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE, ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AND SHELVES WITH DRY FOOD ALL AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#55-: 6-201.11-- NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- CEILING STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR PREP AREA. CRACK ON WALL BY THE MOP SINK FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CRACKS ON THE WALL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.