WEST LOOP MARKET

1222 W MADISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60607

Detailed inspection and closure history

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this facility last ordered closed?

This facility has no closure records in our database.

When was this facility last inspected?

The most recent inspection was on 04/11/2025 CONDITIONAL .

What violations were found?

  1. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
    NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER. IMPROPER: PORK 47.6 F TO 50.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  2.   and 5 other violation(s). See inspection history below for complete details.

Closure History

Inspection History

Violations

  • PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
    Inspector Comments: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER. IMPROPER: PORK 47.6 F TO 50.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CASES OF WINE STORED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
  • FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN BEVERAGE COOLER AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
  • ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
  • ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Violations

No violations found.

Violations

  • PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
    Inspector Comments: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER IMPROPER: CHICKEN 46.6 F TO 47.4 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3.5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $18.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
    Inspector Comments: ALLERGEN LABELS ARE MISSING ON FOOD PACKAGED IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABELS MISSING ON PRE-PACKAGED FOODS IN THE CUSTOMER GRAB-AND-GO COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE DELI SERVICE COUNTER. FOODS INCLUDE PASTA SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD, SANDWICHES, AND SALADS. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS (I.E., MILK, EGGS, WHEAT, SOY, ETC.) ON THE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOODS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM SELF-SERVICE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
  • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE INSPECTION #2578971 FROM 07/24/2023 AS FOLLOWS: 3-305.12: **C** Food Storage, Prohibited Areas OBSERVED CASES OF WINE STORED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN. 2-402.11: **C** Effectiveness- Hair Restraints OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE APPROVED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training?All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION. . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
  • HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, TOUCHING DIFFERENT ITEMS WITH GLOVED HANDS AND PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS, AND THEN PREPARING CUSTOMERS' FOOD ORDERS WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Violations

  • THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
  • FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABELS MISSING ON PRE-PACKAGED FOODS IN THE CUSTOMER GRAB-AND-GO COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE DELI SERVICE COUNTER. FOODS INCLUDE PASTA SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD, SANDWICHES, AND SALADS. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS (I.E., MILK, EGGS, WHEAT, SOY, ETC.) ON THE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOODS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM SELF-SERVICE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
  • CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CASES OF WINE STORED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
  • PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
  • ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
    Inspector Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEE'S CLOTHING AND PURSES ON TOP OF DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS AND CLEAN DISHES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLOTHING AND STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, DISHES, ETC.
  • ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE APPROVED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
  • ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DELI PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED TWO PREP TABLES WHICH HAD A HOT PANINI GRILL AND HOT HOLDING GRILL ON THE TABLE BLOCKING THE HAND SINK. HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT MOVED THE PREP TABLE, AND THE SINK IS NOW ACCESSIBLE.

Violations

  • CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
    Inspector Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DELI PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED TWO PREP TABLES WHICH HAD HOT PANINI GRILL AND ANOTHER HOT HOLDING GRILL ON TABLE BLOCKING HAND SINK. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HAND TOWEL DISPENSER AND SOAP ATTACHED TO WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.

Violations

  • THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
  • FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (COOKIES AT FRONT REGISTER AND COLD SALADS, DIPS AND PASTAS AT COLD-HOLD WALL)NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
  • CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
  • WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSERS MOUNTED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DISPENSERS TO PREP HANDSINK TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD CODE RULES FOR HANDWASHING SINK REQUIREMENTS.
  • NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (PANINI SANDWICH PRESS MACHINE AND GRILLTOPS) IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
  • ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Violations

  • MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
    Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
    Inspector Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Violations

  • MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
    Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
    Inspector Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Raw Database Records

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 14319
inspection_date 2025-04-11
standardized_result conditional_pass
original_result Pass w/ Conditions
Violation 1
violation_code 22.
violation_description PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
violation_comment NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER. IMPROPER: PORK 47.6 F TO 50.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 2
violation_code 39.
violation_description CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
violation_comment OBSERVED CASES OF WINE STORED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 3
violation_code 47.
violation_description FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
violation_comment OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN BEVERAGE COOLER AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
Violation 4
violation_code 57.
violation_description ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
violation_comment OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
Violation 5
violation_code 58.
violation_description ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
violation_comment OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Violation 6
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 53089
inspection_date 2024-07-09
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 3494
inspection_date 2024-07-02
standardized_result fail
original_result Fail
Violation 1
violation_code 22.
violation_description PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
violation_comment NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER IMPROPER: CHICKEN 46.6 F TO 47.4 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3.5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $18.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 2
violation_code 37.
violation_description FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
violation_comment ALLERGEN LABELS ARE MISSING ON FOOD PACKAGED IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABELS MISSING ON PRE-PACKAGED FOODS IN THE CUSTOMER GRAB-AND-GO COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE DELI SERVICE COUNTER. FOODS INCLUDE PASTA SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD, SANDWICHES, AND SALADS. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS (I.E., MILK, EGGS, WHEAT, SOY, ETC.) ON THE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOODS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM SELF-SERVICE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
Violation 3
violation_code 60.
violation_description PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
violation_comment OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE INSPECTION #2578971 FROM 07/24/2023 AS FOLLOWS: 3-305.12: **C** Food Storage, Prohibited Areas OBSERVED CASES OF WINE STORED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN. 2-402.11: **C** Effectiveness- Hair Restraints OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE APPROVED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training?All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION. . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 4
violation_code 8.
violation_description HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
violation_comment OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, TOUCHING DIFFERENT ITEMS WITH GLOVED HANDS AND PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS, AND THEN PREPARING CUSTOMERS' FOOD ORDERS WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 65366
inspection_date 2023-07-24
standardized_result conditional_pass
original_result Pass w/ Conditions
Violation 1
violation_code 36.
violation_description THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
Violation 2
violation_code 37.
violation_description FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
violation_comment OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABELS MISSING ON PRE-PACKAGED FOODS IN THE CUSTOMER GRAB-AND-GO COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE DELI SERVICE COUNTER. FOODS INCLUDE PASTA SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD, SANDWICHES, AND SALADS. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS (I.E., MILK, EGGS, WHEAT, SOY, ETC.) ON THE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOODS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM SELF-SERVICE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
Violation 3
violation_code 39.
violation_description CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
violation_comment OBSERVED CASES OF WINE STORED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 4
violation_code 40.
violation_description PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
violation_comment OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
Violation 5
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
Violation 6
violation_code 56.
violation_description ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
violation_comment FOUND EMPLOYEE'S CLOTHING AND PURSES ON TOP OF DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS AND CLEAN DISHES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLOTHING AND STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, DISHES, ETC.
Violation 7
violation_code 57.
violation_description ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
violation_comment OBSERVED FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE APPROVED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
Violation 8
violation_code 58.
violation_description ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
Violation 9
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DELI PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED TWO PREP TABLES WHICH HAD A HOT PANINI GRILL AND HOT HOLDING GRILL ON THE TABLE BLOCKING THE HAND SINK. HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT MOVED THE PREP TABLE, AND THE SINK IS NOW ACCESSIBLE.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 78362
inspection_date 2022-09-14
standardized_result conditional_pass
original_result Pass w/ Conditions
Violation 1
violation_code 2.
violation_description CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
violation_comment NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 2
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DELI PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED TWO PREP TABLES WHICH HAD HOT PANINI GRILL AND ANOTHER HOT HOLDING GRILL ON TABLE BLOCKING HAND SINK. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 3
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED HAND TOWEL DISPENSER AND SOAP ATTACHED TO WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 91612
inspection_date 2021-05-04
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 36.
violation_description THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
Violation 2
violation_code 37.
violation_description FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
violation_comment OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (COOKIES AT FRONT REGISTER AND COLD SALADS, DIPS AND PASTAS AT COLD-HOLD WALL)NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
Violation 3
violation_code 39.
violation_description CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
violation_comment OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
Violation 4
violation_code 48.
violation_description WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
violation_comment OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSERS MOUNTED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DISPENSERS TO PREP HANDSINK TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD CODE RULES FOR HANDWASHING SINK REQUIREMENTS.
Violation 5
violation_code 49.
violation_description NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (PANINI SANDWICH PRESS MACHINE AND GRILLTOPS) IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Violation 6
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
Violation 7
violation_code 58.
violation_description ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 111532
inspection_date 2019-10-29
standardized_result conditional_pass
original_result Pass w/ Conditions
Violation 1
violation_code 3.
violation_description MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
violation_comment NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 2
violation_code 5.
violation_description PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
violation_comment NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 111532
inspection_date 2019-10-29
standardized_result conditional_pass
original_result Pass w/ Conditions
Violation 1
violation_code 3.
violation_description MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
violation_comment NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 2
violation_code 5.
violation_description PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
violation_comment NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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