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The full inspection history
8 inspections
Canvass
Mar 23, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE REAR OVER HEAD DOCK DOOR (GM-1) NOT SEAL PROPERLY ON THE SIDE FLOOR SWIPE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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.
MUST CLEAN THE DISPLAY SHELVING IN AISLE A(16-17) TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN FRUIT DISPLAY SHELVING.
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.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THR FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS: DELI PREP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK, INSIDE THE DAIRY COOLER UNDER SHELVING, MEN WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 1, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SPILLED BIRD FOOD ON SELLING SHELF; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELF WHERE NEEDED.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DELI PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 1, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Nov 20, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY & EXIT DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 11, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DELI WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,RACKS AND PLASTIC TRAYS,UNUSED MEAT SLICER.DAIRY WALK IN COOLER-RACKS AND FANGUARD COVERS.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-RACKS.
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 : MUST CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST FROM DELI PREP AREA,DAIRY- WALK IN COOLER.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 7, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN LOWER CENTER AND BOTTOM OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS AND GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR FRAME OF EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS 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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DELI WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,RACKS AND PLASTIC TRAYS,UNUSED MEAT SLICER.DAIRY WALK IN COOLER-RACKS AND FANGUARD COVERS.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-RACKS
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 : MUST CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST FROM DELI PREP AREA,DAIRY- WALK IN COOLER.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN LOWER CENTER AND BOTTOM OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS AND GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR FRAME OF EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS 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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DELI WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,RACKS AND PLASTIC TRAYS,UNUSED MEAT SLICER.DAIRY WALK IN COOLER-RACKS AND FANGUARD COVERS.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-RACKS
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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES AND DAMAGED WALLS IN PRODUCE DISH WASHING/ STORAGE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN LOWER CENTER AND BOTTOM OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS AND GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR FRAME OF EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS 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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DELI WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,RACKS AND PLASTIC TRAYS,UNUSED MEAT SLICER.DAIRY WALK IN COOLER-RACKS AND FANGUARD COVERS.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-RACKS
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 : MUST CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST FROM DELI PREP AREA,DAIRY- WALK IN COOLER.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 29, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 24, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. CHICKEN NUGGETS-118.9F-128.1F.1LBS. CHICKEN SANDWICHES-127.4F.2LBS. PULLED PORK SANDWICHES-109.8F-123.1F.9OZ. SAUSAGE SANDWICH-107.6F.1LBS. CORN DOGS-123.4F STORED IN BOTH HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.5LBS. 9OZ. $45.(COS)(PRIORITY 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
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF A SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 114.3F ON SALES FLOOR AND 129.0F FOR LARGE HOT HOLDING NEAR DELI. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. (COS)(PRIORITY 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.
OBSERVED A GAP IN LOWER CENTER AND BOTTOM OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS AND GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR FRAME OF EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS 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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DELI WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,RACKS AND PLASTIC TRAYS,UNUSED MEAT SLICER.DAIRY WALK IN COOLER-RACKS AND FANGUARD COVERS.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-RACKS.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES AND DAMAGED WALLS IN PRODUCE DISH WASHING/ STORAGE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.