Suspected Food Poisoning
Jun 1, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SLICED WATERMELON IN SALES AREA AT INCORRECT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 69.4-70.0F PACKAGED FOR SALE ON SALESFLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE SLICED MELON MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW AND HELD IN COLD HOLD UNIT. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $20 WEIGHING 10LBS 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.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE PREP AREA WITH 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM. OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT REAR EXIT DOOR ON SALES FLOOR. OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.
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.
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABEL DESIGNATING COMPARTMENTS WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL 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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRONT COLD HOLD DELI COOLER WITH FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME IN GASKETS, ON DOOR HANDLES, AND DOOR TRACKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM TOP OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK NEAR FRONT PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT SAID ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OUT OF ORDER URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.(NOTE: TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.)
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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WALL IN FRONT PREP ARE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOORS, BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM IN TAQUERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source