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Municipal Foods

2559 W DIVISION ST · Chicago, IL 60622

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629626

Location recorded for this inspection · Municipal Foods · 2559 W DIVISION ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT ENTRY , EXIT DOORS AND REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH LIVE DOG INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT DID NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH CUSTOMER DURING THIS INSPECTION.ADVISED MANAGEMENT NO LIVE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,DISCOLORED AND DEEP GROOVES ON ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628560

Location recorded for this inspection · Municipal Foods · 2559 W DIVISION ST

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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 )

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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:[email protected](PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF MOST COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS AND HOT HOLDING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT ENTRY , EXIT DOORS AND REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,DISCOLORED AND DEEP GROOVES ON ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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 .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556716

Location recorded for this inspection · Municipal Foods · 2559 W DIVISION ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, HALLWAY, NEAR DOCK AREA AND REAR STAFF LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE, DELI AND BACK OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556455

Location recorded for this inspection · Municipal Foods · 2559 W DIVISION ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (STEAK, DELI MEAT) WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DELI AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION TO MONITOR SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, HALLWAY, NEAR DOCK AREA AND REAR STAFF LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE, DELI AND BACK OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401844

Location recorded for this inspection · Municipal Foods · 2559 W DIVISION ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385768

Location recorded for this inspection · Municipal Foods · 2559 W DIVISION ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN THE DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR NEAR THE WAWLK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150409

Location recorded for this inspection · Municipal Foods · 2559 W DIVISION ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVERD 13 DUBUQUE ROYAL BUFFET CAN HAMS DISPLAY ON THE TOP OF THE DELI COUNTER AT INTERNAL TEMP OF 70.3F. CAN LABELS STATES "KEEP REFRIGERATED". MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 48LBS AT $275. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM BROKEN/POOR REPAIR NOT ABLE TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERIFITICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AND SLICE DELI MEATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABLE PREPACKAGED GOODS AT THE DELI COUNTER WITH THE NAME, DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DEEP DARK GROVES INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE. NOTED THE DOOR FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE DISPLAY FREEZER AND THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRESH BREAD DISPLAY CASE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND LITTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. NOTED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT AND OTHER PEST ENTRY POINT. ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953775

Location recorded for this inspection · Municipal Foods · 2559 W DIVISION ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GRIMES,DEBRIS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLERS AT REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AT REAR STORAGE WAS REPAIRED BUT NOT PAINTED,SURFACE IS POROUS NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAID WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN,UNEVEN,PITTED CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING AND STAINED, BROKEN CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST INSTALL/REPALCE SAID CEILING TILES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953518

Location recorded for this inspection · Municipal Foods · 2559 W DIVISION ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT. INFORMATION WAS GIVEN ON 12-16-15,REPORT #1454334. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-16-15,REPORT #1454334 #35-WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. ALL HOLES MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATION

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GRIMES,DEBRIS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLERS AT REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN,UNEVEN,PITTED CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING AND STAINED, BROKEN CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST INSTALL/REPALCE SAID CEILING TILES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESS CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. UNUSED AND OTHER ITEMS ON FLOORS, UNUSED EQUIPMENTS (OVEN, ACCUMULATED EMPTY BOXES, GAS BURNER UNITS ETC). MOP SINK IS COVERED WITH ITEMS AND INACCESSIBLE, BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER WHICH WAS USED DUE TO UNABLE TO REACH SINK TO DISCARD.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR AREAS AND KEEP MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953297

Location recorded for this inspection · Municipal Foods · 2559 W DIVISION ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT BUTCHER'S AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE.PRESENTLY UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 48.7F;49.8F AND 51.2F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:VARIOUS KIND OF LUNCH MEAT(HAM TURKEY ETC.).TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN BUTCHER'S AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: VARIOUS KIND OF HAM(FROM WHOLE TO SLICED) AT TEMP OF 47.9F TO 51.6F; VARIOUS KIND OF TURKEY BREAST (FROM WHOLE TO SLICE) AT TEMP OF 50F; CHICHEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 45.7F; JALAPENO LOAF AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 45.8F; VIENNA BEEF PASTRAMI AT TEMP OF 50F; RAOSTED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 50F; SMOKED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 50.7F; MONSTER CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.7F; COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE. POUNDS 411.22,VALUE 2029.75. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM EQUIPMENT, WASHING SINK, MOVING GARBAGE CONTAINERS THAN WITHOUT HAND WASHING GLOVED HIS HANDS AND CUT A PIECE OF CHEESE(READY TO EAT FOOD) FOR THE CUSTOMER. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING GLOVES ON HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR STORAGE, WHEN EXPOSED AND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE IN USE. WATER SEEPING FROM UNDER WALL TO THE FRONT BUTCHER/DELI AREA. ALSO WATER WITH GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND OTHER UNKNOWN DEBRIS BACKS UP INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE CONTACTED THE PLUMBER AT 9:30A. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT. INFORMATION WAS GIVEN ON 12-16-15,REPORT #1454334. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-16-15,REPORT #1454334 #35-WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. ALL HOLES MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #38-FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HOSE AND SPAYER MUST BE ATTACHED PROPERLY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATION

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL DRAINAGE HOSE IS NEEDED AT CONDENSOR UNIT INSIDE THE EAST WALK-IN COOLER BY THE LIQUOR(EXCESS WATER DRAINING ON FLOOR). NEED TO PROVIDE. DIRTY, BROKEN CARDBOARDS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, NEED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SHELVES IS NEEDED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MEAT DEPT CUTTING BOARDS HAVE LARGE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS ON SURFACES. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GRIMES,DEBRIS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLERS AT REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN,UNEVEN,PITTED CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING AND STAINED, BROKEN CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST INSTALL/REPALCE SAID CEILING TILES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESS CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. UNUSED AND OTHER ITEMS ON FLOORS, UNUSED EQUIPMENTS (OVEN, ACCUMULATED EMPTY BOXES, GAS BURNER UNITS ETC). MOP SINK IS COVERED WITH ITEMS AND INACCESSIBLE, BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER WHICH WAS USED DUE TO UNABLE TO REACH SINK TO DISCARD.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR AREAS AND KEEP MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591932

Location recorded for this inspection · Municipal Foods · 2559 W DIVISION ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. ALL HOLES MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HOSE AND SPAYER MUST BE ATTACHED PROPERLY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454334

Location recorded for this inspection · Municipal Foods · 2559 W DIVISION ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND 2 LARGE DISPLAY COOLERS FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS, HOT DOGS, CHEESE ETC... AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE 48.4 - 49.2 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. CASES CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMNENT OF HEALTH. UNITS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. 7-HOT ROTISSERIE CHICKENS 100 DEGREES. 3 POUNDS CHICKEN 57.7 DEGREES ITEMS DISPLAYED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ONTOP OF COUNTER 2 CANNED HAMS, 2 SMOKED PICNIC HAMS, 10 SAUSAGES ALL ITEMS MAKED KEEP REFRIGERATED. 72.4 DEGREES. DAIRY CASES: 109 MILK PRODUCTS 47.8 DEGREES, SAUSAGES (VARIETY OF FLAVORS) 48.2 DEGREES, 39 DOZEN EGGS, YOGURT ETC... ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $1500.00 600 POUNDS

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH NO HOT WATER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HAND SINK IN MEAT DEPT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH FULL OPEN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT GARBAGE COMPANY FOR ADDITION PICK UP AND MAINTAIN CONTAINERS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL MEAT CASES, WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT BACK STORAGE ROOM AND MEAT DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. ALL HOLES MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HOSE AND SPAYER MUST BE ATTACHED PROPERLY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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