JAN 28
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DELICIA CRUCITA CORP..
EAT. 97/100
3810 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 28, 2026 · passed
Passed all 13 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Apr 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 222023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 262022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 26
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING AT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST REPAIR PAINT ETC.
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FEB 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS AND PANS STORED ON KITCHEN SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVER INSIDE WASHROOM.
APR 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY LABEL FOODS. CORE VIOLATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK. CORE VIOLATION
JAN 202017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPLACE CRACKED SNEEZE GUARD IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE NEEDS TO BE CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
JUN 172016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNUSED EQUIPMENT FRONT SERVICE AREA (STEAM TABLE), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, IF EVER IN USE MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK,
APR 302015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 30
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SOME REFRIGERATED FOOD MISSING LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL. COOKED/PREPARED FOOD MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS.(NAME OF PRODUCT, DATE PREPARED).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN REACH-IN FREEZER (PREP/COOKING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN. DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO GET SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULBS OR LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED WASH CLOTHS ALL OVER THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZER. (50-100 PPM)
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE HAS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDED INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
OCT 212014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen pre area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. storage shelving that had exposed raw wood in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
walls that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed, damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall repaired/replaced.
MAY 22014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 2
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Clean multi-use kitchen utensils,pots/pans in kitchen areas not properly stored.Instructed to properly store,invert to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Front counter not properly installed or maintained. Instructed to extend barrier to enclose food prep area from customers waiting area.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior kitchen storage drawers,sides of hot cooking equipments are not cleaned.Instructed to clean and sanitize daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Vinyl coving peeling off in kitchen areas. Instructed to repair/replace coving.
APR 152013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Must provide splash guard between exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Damaged/broken floor tiles by front counter, shall be repaired/replaced.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Exposed raw wood on staircase, walls, shall be repaired/sealed.
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