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Sams Food & Deli

June 4, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED PIC, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD (CHEESE 155.2F, GROUND BEEF 154.98F)) PREPARED AND SERVED. 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
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14 (O). OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED DESSERT LABELS WITHOUT BUSINESS NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 37
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A PREPTABLE LINER AND GRILL LINER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND DORITOS BAGS TAPED TO THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 45
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE. • 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN TOILET ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES FOR INSPECTORS REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 12, 2024: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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