Food Town

August 22, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT SIDE AND BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTY SUFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANIITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICERS, PREP TABLES, DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER, FREEZERS, DISPLAY SHELVES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER URINAL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN MEAT PREP AREA, OPENINGS IN CEILING, WATER DAMAGE, AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2590222 ON 2-28-24:47-OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT WOOD AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.55-OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE URINAL BROKEN/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR. -MUST SEAL AROUND THE PIPES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. -MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.57- OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS HAS NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 28, 2024: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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