Canvass
May 18, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 18, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Tony's Deli & Grill
3798 W 79th St
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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4 inspectionsCanvass
May 12, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BASE FOOR OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS AS WELL AS THE FRONT FLOOR AREA UNDER THE MEAT SLICING MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
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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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR PEDRO RAMIREZ. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 12, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Oct 21, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2024 · Original Source
License
Sep 6, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
HANDWASH SINK NOT CONNECTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER (100F), PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NO SANITIZER ON SITE FOR PROPER SANTIZING OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON-SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONING PROBE THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AND READILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
NO PHYSICAL BARRIER BETWEEN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND PUBLIC INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER BETWEEN PREP AREA AND PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
WASTE WATER DRAINING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO FLOOR, GREASE TRAP NOT CONNECTED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER ROUTE OF CONVEYING WASTE WATER/SEWAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
RAW WOOD IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION CORRESPONDING TO SANITIZER USED FOR WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION 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, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source