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Feb 22, 2010

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED GAP/OPENING ON FLOOR BASEBOARD IN MEAT PREP AREA BEHIND MEAT GRINDER AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/SEAL. -------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH MILK BUILD-UP AND ALSO FLOORS IN REAR RECEIVING AREA INCLUDING THE GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE BAKERY PREP (NEXT TO OVEN) AND ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI SECTION.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND LITTER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

Mar 8, 2010

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 1 LIVE RAT RUNNING ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ALSO NOTED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. NEEDS TO REORGANIZE, ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY ACCESS (REAR STORAGE AREA). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED (7-38-020)
OBSERVED GAP/OPENING ON FLOOR BASEBOARD IN MEAT PREP AREA BEHIND MEAT GRINDER AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/SEAL. -------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH MILK BUILD-UP AND ALSO FLOORS IN REAR RECEIVING AREA INCLUDING THE GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE BAKERY PREP (NEXT TO OVEN) AND ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI SECTION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND LITTER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

Mar 17, 2010

VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA
PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI SECTION
FOUND WALL BASEBOARD AROUND MOP SINK (REAR AREA) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND.

Apr 23, 2010

FOUND WALL BASEBOARD AROUND MOP SINK (REAR AREA) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI SECTION.

May 10, 2010

FOUND WALL BASEBOARD AROUND MOP SINK (REAR AREA) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI SECTION.

Jun 9, 2010

FOUND WALL BASEBOARD AROUND MOP SINK (REAR AREA) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI SECTION

Sep 8, 2010

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT ONE OF THE 3 HAND SINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S (CUSTOMER) WASHROOM
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE AT BAKERY SECTION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF FRESH VEGETABLE DISPLAY COOLER NOTED WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.-----MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TRAYS AND TRAY CARTS AT BAKERY SECTION WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. NOTED LITTER ON GROUND UNDER TRAILER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (NEXT TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 22, 2010

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE (WITH RUST BUILD-UP) AT 0NE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE IN OPEN DISPLAY CASE (BOTTOM OF DELI DISPLAY COOLER) WHERE PREPACKAGED COLD SANDWICHES, PIZZA, CHEESE ETC. ARE STORED AND DISPLAY FOR SALE.--------MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT (DELI SECTION).
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF INTERIOR SURFACES OF VEGETABLE DISPLAY COOLER AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND DELI SECTION.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE/RECEIVING AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

Jan 10, 2011

ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF INTERIOR SURFACES OF VEGETABLE DISPLAY COOLER AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND DELI SECTION
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE/RECEIVING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE (WITH RUST BUILD-UP) AT 0NE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE IN OPEN DISPLAY CASE (BOTTOM OF DELI DISPLAY COOLER) WHERE PREPACKAGED COLD SANDWICHES, PIZZA, CHEESE ETC. ARE STORED AND DISPLAY FOR SALE.--------MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT (DELI SECTION).

Apr 12, 2011

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR SEAL GAP/OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASEBOARD IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER (BY REAR EXIT DOOR).
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT MIDDLE HAND SINK INSIDE WOMENS (CUSTOMER) WASHROOM.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.-------MUST FIX VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF VEGETABLE DISPLAY COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE DELI COOLER, DELI WALK-IN COOLER, AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA BY GREASE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE DUMPSTER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE OVEN IN BAKERY SECTION.

Aug 5, 2011

VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.

Sep 7, 2011

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENT INSIDE WASHROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA.-------MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT 3RD HAND SINK (FAR RIGHT) INSIDE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CARDBOARD, FLOOR MATS, PAPER DEBRIS, LITTER ETC) IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES/HANDLES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN BAKERY SECTION, FLOOR DRAINS IN DELI SECTION, PREP TABLE LEGS AND PIPINGS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN DELI SECTION, CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN MEAT PREP WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND FLOORDRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUPMENT, UNDER PREP TABLE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BAKERY STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED DELI DISPLAY COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE AND 1 DOOR USING CARDBOARD IN PLACE OF GLASS). INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.----- NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER FAN IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 17, 2012

Thermometer not provided for cheese cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
Storage cabinets and containers, prep tables, coolers and cooking equipment in deli and bakery not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Light bulbs under exhaust hood not working. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
Floor under display shelves, storage, bakery, deli and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Light covers not cleaned in bakery and deli. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile missing in deli area. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.
Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Front double entry doors has 1/4 inch gap in middle. Instructed to rodent front doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation 7-38-020.

Jan 24, 2012

Thermometer not provided for cheese cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
Violation #18 now corrected.
Storage cabinets and containers, prep tables, coolers and cooking equipment in deli and bakery not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor under display shelves, storage, bakery, deli and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Light covers not cleaned in bakery and deli. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile missing in deli area. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.
Light bulbs under exhaust hood not working. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.

Feb 8, 2012

Storage cabinets and containers, prep tables, coolers and cooking equipment in deli and bakery not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor under display shelves, storage, bakery, deli and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Light covers not cleaned in bakery and deli. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile missing in deli area. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.
Light bulbs under exhaust hood not working. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
Thermometer not provided for cheese cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

May 31, 2012

Floor along wallbase, behind equipmenr and under display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light covers in deli area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Storage shelves in deli, display shelves and coolers cases not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Unnecessary articles stored in storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

Aug 14, 2012

Storage shelves in deli, display shelves and coolers cases not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase, behind equipmenr and under display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light covers in deli area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Unnecessary articles stored in storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

Sep 6, 2012

Evidence of mice droppings from on premises. Found evidence of mice droppings in meat department office behind storage racks along all walls approximately 15 droppings. Also, front cart overhead door has 1/4 inch gap at bottom and rear south west overhead door has 1/2 inch gap around plate lift. Instructed to rodent proof doors to prevent rodent and insect entry and remove all rodent droppings and detail clean areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Violation #33 now corrected.
Violation #34 now corrected.
Violation #35 now corrected.
Violation #41 now corrected.

Sep 14, 2012

Violation #18 now corrected.

Jan 28, 2013

LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON LIGHT IN DELI AREA, LIGHT SWITCH BROKEN AT WALK-IN COOLERS REAR STORAGE AREA AND BAKERY AREA, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDS CLEANING IN BAKERY AREA
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET IN DELI SECTION AND REPAIR SINK IN CUSTOMERS BATHROOM, SINKS COMING OFF WALL
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN DELI SECTION, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, IN SAME AREA, MILK CASE SHELVES NEEDS CLEANING, AND IN BAKERY SECTION, EXTERIOR COOLERS, AND FOOD CARTS, ALL NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN,
FLOORS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, DELI SECTION, REAR STORAGE AREA, AND IN BAKERY SECTION, ETC., MUST REPAIR FLOOR BRUSHES REAR STORAGE AREA BY OVERHEAD DOOR, AND MUST REMOVE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALL 6 INCHES, AND REPAINT WHITE LINE
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS, RECEIVING AREA, AND BAKERY AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM MEAT MARKET AREA
MUST REPLACE STAINED/PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI SECTION, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET TO WALK-IN COOLER IN SAME SECTION, AND MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIDS FOR BAKERY ITEMS
MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DELI AREA
MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

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