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May 27, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATLEY 55 GALLOONS OF MILK PRODUCTS, CREAMERS STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER STORED BETWEEN 53F-58F. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 473 LBS OF TCS FOOD ITEMS, SUCH AS PACKAGED POLISH/CHICKEN SAUSAGE, BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, VEGAN PREPARED MEALS, BEEF AND BEAN BURRITOS, PLANT-BASED SAUSAGES, VARIOUS PASTAS, TURKEY SANDWICHES, BACON, PASTA SALADS, SUSHI ROLLS, ALL STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE GROCERY. ALL SAID ITEMS RANGED BETWEEN 48-54.8F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST OF PRODUCTS $3000.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 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 WALK-IN COOLER/REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (55F) WHILE STORING MILK PRODUCTS. NOTED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN GROCERY STORE STORING READY TO EAT MEALS, COMMERCIALLY PREPARED PRODUCTS (SAUSAGES, BACON) AT 54F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNITS TO THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITHOUT WORKING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURE
code 36
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WHERE MICROWAVE AND DRINK DISPENSER IS LOCATED. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED UNFINISHED AND OPEN WALL LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE NEAR OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY TO PREMISE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING.. IN CHIP AISLE UNDER DISPLAY CASES, ALONGSIDE OF LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, IN FRONT NEAR REGISTERS, ALONG WINDOW BEHIND CASING CONTAINING TREATS AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH AND OTHER MISCELLANEUS ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS ON FANS AND WALLS. ISNTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 11, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.