Food 4 Less Midwest, 7030 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Food 4 Less Midwest
Address: 7030 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: Jan 24, 2013
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50

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 8, 2010 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 19, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 18, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 8, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 10, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 16, 2010 100
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 14, 2010 50
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 2, 2010 100
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Jan 5, 2011 0
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Jan 13, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 6, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 11, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 23, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 31, 2012 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 7, 2012 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 5, 2012 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS [multiple violations]
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 6, 2012 100
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Jan 24, 2013 50

Violation descriptions and comments

Jan 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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WOOD BASEBOARD BEHIND DAMAGED ITEM AREA AND INSIDE CRATES IN RECEIVING AREA. 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND TWO DEAD MICE ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. FRONT AND RECEIVING DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED. 1/2' GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING/PALLETS IN BAKERY FREEZER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES IN DOG FOOD, CHIP AILSES, ETC, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN DELI/BAKERY AREAS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, IN BAKERY, DELI, MEAT, PRODUCE AND RECEIVING AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN DELI. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN DELI. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS IN BAKERY, DELI AND RECEIVING AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BAKERY PREP AREA.
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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN RECEIVING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Jan 19, 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. VIOLATION 18 CORRECTED PREMISES SERVICED BY MC CLOUD PEST CONTROL ON 1-11-10, 1-13-10, 1-15-10, 1-18-10
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING/PALLETS IN BAKERY FREEZER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES IN DOG FOOD, CHIP AILSES, ETC, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN DELI/BAKERY AREAS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, IN BAKERY, DELI, MEAT, PRODUCE AND RECEIVING AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN DELI. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN DELI. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS IN BAKERY, DELI AND RECEIVING AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BAKERY PREP AREA.
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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN RECEIVING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Feb 18, 2010

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING/PALLETS IN BAKERY FREEZER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES IN DOG FOOD, CHIP AILSES, ETC, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN DELI/BAKERY AREAS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, IN BAKERY, DELI, MEAT, PRODUCE AND RECEIVING AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN DELI. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN DELI. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS IN BAKERY, DELI AND RECEIVING AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BAKERY PREP AREA.
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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN RECEIVING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

Mar 8, 2010

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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN RECEIVING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING/PALLETS IN BAKERY FREEZER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES IN DOG FOOD, CHIP AISLES, ETC, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN DELI/BAKERY AREAS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, IN BAKERY, DELI, MEAT, PRODUCE AND RECEIVING AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN DELI. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN DELI. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS IN BAKERY, DELI AND RECEIVING AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BAKERY PREP AREA.

Sep 16, 2010

VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN JAN. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED IN DELI. CLEAN ALL STORAGE CRATES AND RACKS IN DELI AND BAKERY AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2010
VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2010. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS, WALK-IN UNITS AND PREP AREAS AROUND EQUIPMENT.
VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2010 MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DELI AREA.
VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2010
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREAS BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Oct 14, 2010

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED; MUST PROVIDE. ADVISED TO ENROLL AS MANY MANAGERS AND DEPT HEADS AS POSSIBLE TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY DEC. 16, 2010 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR, ROOM 107 AT 9:00 AM.
VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN JAN. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED IN DELI. CLEAN ALL STORAGE CRATES AND RACKS IN DELI AND BAKERY AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2010. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS, WALK-IN UNITS AND PREP AREAS AROUND EQUIPMENT.
VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2010 MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DELI AREA.
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREAS BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Nov 2, 2010

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREAS BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN JAN. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED IN DELI. CLEAN ALL STORAGE CRATES AND RACKS IN DELI AND BAKERY AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2010. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS, WALK-IN UNITS AND PREP AREAS AROUND EQUIPMENT.
VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2010 MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DELI AREA.

Jan 5, 2011

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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN BACK ROOM STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4' GAP BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AND 1' GAP ON BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OR CURRENT PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN COURSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, CABINETS, SHELVES, CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS IN DELI AND BAKERY AREAS, SLICERS, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS AND PREP TABLES IN PRODUCE AND MEAT PREP AREAS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Jan 13, 2011

ARCHIE HOLLINS ENROLLED IN FOOD SANITATION COURSE WITH THE SAFE DINING ASSOCIATION. CLASSES HELD AT ILLINOIS FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION-WESTMONT 63RD AND CASS AVENUE ON 1-11-11 AND 1-13-11 9AM-6PM
MICE DROPPINGS CLEANED AND DOORS REPAIRED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, CABINETS, SHELVES, CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS IN DELI AND BAKERY AREAS, SLICERS, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS AND PREP TABLES IN PRODUCE AND MEAT PREP AREAS.

Jun 6, 2011

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, DISPLAY COOLERS IN ALL AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS), CABINETS AND PREP TABLES IN DELI, SLICING EQUIPMENT IN MEAT PREP AREA, DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA (DOG FOOD, CHIPS, ETC).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA (SPILLS, DEBRIS, ETC). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN DELI.
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. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALL WALK-IN FREEZERS. REMOVE DEBRIS UNDER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.

Jul 11, 2011

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, DISPLAY COOLERS IN ALL AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS), CABINETS AND PREP TABLES IN DELI, SLICING EQUIPMENT IN MEAT PREP AREA, DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA (DOG FOOD, CHIPS, ETC).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA (SPILLS, DEBRIS, ETC). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN DELI.
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. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALL WALK-IN FREEZERS. REMOVE DEBRIS UNDER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.

Aug 23, 2011

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, DISPLAY COOLERS IN ALL AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS), CABINETS AND PREP TABLES IN DELI, SLICING EQUIPMENT IN MEAT PREP AREA, DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA (DOG FOOD, CHIPS, ETC).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA (SPILLS, DEBRIS, ETC). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN DELI.
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. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALL WALK-IN FREEZERS. REMOVE DEBRIS UNDER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.

Jan 31, 2012

NUMEROUS MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 100) ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, PUMP ROOM, AND ELECTRICAL ROOM. REAR DOCK DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOORS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS,
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND LEGS AND WHEELS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL. FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, BUCKLING, AND GAPS AT BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE 4 INCH WALLBASE. INSTD TO HAVE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
LIGHT OUT IN PUMP ROOM. REPLACE SAME.
PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. REPAIR FAUCET AT PRODUCE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
APRONS AND JACKETS IMPROPERLY STORED IN MEAT PROCESSING ROOM. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

Feb 7, 2012

CORRECTED. ALL AFFECTED AREAS CLEAN. DOORS RODENT PROOF. RECENT MCLOUD PEST CONTROL SERVICE 1/31/12. PREMISES HAS IMPLEMENTED A DAILY CLEANING SCHEDULE FOR RECEIVING/REAR AREA.
CORRECTED.
WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, BUCKLING, AND GAPS AT BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE 4 INCH WALLBASE. INSTD TO HAVE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
CORRECTED.
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND LEGS AND WHEELS NEED DETAILED CLEANING
PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. REPAIR FAUCET AT PRODUCE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
CORRECTED.

Apr 5, 2012

PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. REPAIR FAUCET AT PRODUCE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND LEGS AND WHEELS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, BUCKLING, AND GAPS AT BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE 4 INCH WALLBASE. INSTD TO HAVE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Aug 6, 2012

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN MILK HOLDING CARTS IN WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN CUT FRUIT COOLER REAR
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR DOCK/STORAGE AREA UNDER AND ARROUND ALL PALLETS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT SERVICE DESK, AND FRONT BREAK ROOM.REPLACE LIGHT OVER SLICER IN MEAT CUTTING AREA(NOT WORKING).
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.NEED TO REATTACH 1 COMP. SINK TO WALL.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.REAT STORAGE/DOCK AREA CLUTTERED INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1076234 DATE 4/5/12 FRYER LEGS AND WHEELS CLEAN.
VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1076234 DATE 4/5/12 WALL AROUND UTILITY SINK REPAIRED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1076234 DATE 4/5/12 VENT REPAIRED, AND SINK REPAIRED.

Jan 24, 2013

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, FRIED CHICKEN,DELI MEATS AND ROTISSERIE CHICKEN ETC, ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-012.
DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN BAKERY AREA IN FRONT OF FANS. MUST REMOVE, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.

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