IMPALLARIA'S AND DELI.

Chicago Health Dept

2952 S WALLACE ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

10 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED TWO BAGS OF PASTRIES STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ENTRANCE WAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE REAR, TOP PORTION OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE DELI AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16: OBSERVED PAINT PEELING AROUND MECHANINCAL FAN IN 1ST FLOOR STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 20

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PAINT PEELING AROUND MECHANINCAL FAN IN 1ST FLOOR STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

AUG 24

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 19

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIRORITY FOUNDATIO 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COFFEE AND PASTRY SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS. COLD TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, ALLERGENS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FIXED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NO ALTENATIVE WASHING PROCEDURES AVAILABLE. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOWER LEVEL UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED.

MAY 11

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNNEESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 14

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN BAKERY AREA BEHIND PROOFER AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND STORED ITEMS AND UNDER SHELVES.

OCT 16

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DRAIN BOARD FOR 3-COMP SINK NOT GRADED PROPERLY FOR WATER TO DRAIN BACK INTO SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ICE BUILD UP NOTED ON WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.

OCT 28

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF PROOF BOX.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 29

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

MAY 19

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED READY TO EAT CHEESE AND BAKERY PASTRIES WITH NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE SECTION UNDER METAL RACK IN PREP AREA AT REAR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR WALL BASE COVING AROUND WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP TABLE ON 1ST. FLOOR AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT RIGHT SIDE FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT CAPPUCCINO UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.

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