The Corner Store Deli

April 21, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings2

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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 PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
    code 1Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND OR SERVING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
    code 2Priority
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 37
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENTS/ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION OVER THE TABLE-TOP COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED
    code 57
  • Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2633452 DATED:4/2/2026 #51---5-203.13 **C** Service Sink PREMISES HAS NO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE. #52---5-402.12: **C** Grease Trap INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GREASE TRAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #53---6-501.19: **C** Closing Toilet Room Doors INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY APRIL 23 2026. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
    code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with No Entry on April 16, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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