JAN 28
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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IMPALLARIA'S AND DELI.
EAT. 87/100
2952 S WALLACE ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 28, 2025 · passed
Passed all 10 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 202024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 20
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PAINT PEELING AROUND MECHANINCAL FAN IN 1ST FLOOR STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
AUG 242022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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)
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
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOWER LEVEL UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED.
MAY 112018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 142016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 14
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 162015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BUILD UP NOTED ON WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.
OCT 282013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF PROOF BOX.
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 292012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 192011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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