Chitown Food & Deli

May 8, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT SUCH AS 3.6LBS.-TUNA-53.6F.12LBS. COOKED DICED CHICKEN -51.4F-57.7F.9.5LBS.SALSA TURKET BREAST-48.1F.2LBS-SALMON-50.7F.8LBS. CORNED BEEF-48.2F-54.6F.17LBS. CAJUN TURKEY-47.5F-48.1F.4.8LBS.HONEY CHICKEN BREAST-49.5F.6.2LBS. SALAMI-45.4F.30LBS. ROASTED TURKEY-49.8F-60.1F.10.5LBS. SMOKED TURKEY-50.0F-51.1F.5.7LBS. PASTRAMI-48.5F.6.7LBS. HONEY TURKEY-49.3F.5LBS. BUFFALO TURKEY-51.6F.5LBS. CREAM CHEESE SPREAD-50.9F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.121LBS.$850. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT 56.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER TO VERIFYING THE TEMPERATURE RANGE OF COLD & HOT FOODS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES. SHAKERS,ETC)
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE FOOD AND PAPER SUPPLIES FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL & 2ND FL.STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR FOR USAGE. • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS TO DRY.
code 55
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO DISPLAY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 8, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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