Municipal Foods

December 15, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings0

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Failed findings

hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED GROUND BEEF-111.0F.ON TOPSIDE OF 1- EYE STOVE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 3LBS. $30.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. TURKEY-46.8F INSIDE OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 8LBS.$42.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )
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 COOLER AT 45.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF MOST COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS AND HOT HOLDING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN DELI PREP AREA,ON FRUIT ON SALES FLOOR AND EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND RAT DROPPINGS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET AMONGST CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/15/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT ENTRY , EXIT DOORS AND REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,DISCOLORED AND DEEP GROOVES ON ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS. • MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WRAPPING STATION,SAW MACHINE, GRINDER,CUBER,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLE,STEAM TABLE,ROLLING CARTS,MEAT SLICER,ALL COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS.FRONT & REAR STORAGE AREA-SHELVING UNITS .
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS. • MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,NEAR ENTRY TO PREP AREA,HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHOUT TAQUERIA AND MEAT PREP AREA,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 3, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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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.

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