Chicago Health Dept
974 W 35TH PL · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
10 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Feb 2026.
Found about 10lbs of sliced deli meat ( salami ) held at temperature ranging between 51.3-57.5f in front prep cooler. Instructed manager to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Food discarded valued at $70. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Food prep staff without food handler certificate, Instructed to obtain.
OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE PRESENT ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (RAW CHICKEN, SANDWICHES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE MECHANICAL PANEL REMOVED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE MACHINE MECHANICAL PANEL AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
OBSERVED UNISEX RESTROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE TO BE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S OR UNISEX RESTROOMS COVERED.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED ABOVE CLEAN LINENS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND PERSONAL ITEMS THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2571581 CONDUCTED ON 02/22/23. OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE TCS FOODS(SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED DELI MEAT) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE front EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN MOP SINK/STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562550 CONDUCTED ON 8/22/22 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
PIC WITH NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE TCS FOODS(SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED DELI MEAT) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND ORGANIC MATTER ON SODA MACHINE EXTERIOR COMPONENTS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AROUND LEGS OF ICE MACHINE AND ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,HAM,LETTUCE,TOMATO,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION AT 4:15 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,CAULK AT HAND SINK.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,MOP SINK CLOSET.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET AREA.
MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD WATER KNOB AT FRONT HAND SINK.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AT CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND FLOOR OF UTILITY CLOSET.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (DELI MEAT, CHEESE, DRESSINGS) STORED INSIDE THE COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOUND NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE PHONE ORDER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
FOUND 2 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 1 ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPER AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
Facility must obtain pest control service from a licensed, commercial pest control company. Facility must provide pest control log book on site for review. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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