APR 27
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SWANSON'S BEVERLY RITZ.
EAT. 80/100
2414 W 103RD ST · MOUNT GREENWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 27, 2026 · passed
9 of 13 inspections passed, with 9 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
65
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SALES, PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 222025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 22
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE BASE FLOOR OF THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME AT THE DRAIN IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLING AND FREEZER UNITS UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH WALK IN UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OR DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE DUCKBOARDS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER THE DISH WASHING, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MAR 142025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
LONG HAIR PONYTAILS MUST BE TIED UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANTIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN AND DISCOLORED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIN
APR 92024PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2024
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WORN SPONGES AT DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE SPONGES OFTEN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK SPOTS THAT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD BUILD UP IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP WATER AND GRIME UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AT WALL BASES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 202023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 20
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 132023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SLICER, ROLLING CARTS, INSIDE STORAGE BINS, ON FLOOR, SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SALES, PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 302021PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 30
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SEVERAL UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE UTENSILS VERTICALLY WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR. ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE DRAIN SERVICED TO PREVENT A TOTAL BACKUP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKETS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE MOPS HEADS IN POSITION THAT ALLOW THEM TO AIR DRY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 72020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS, INCLUDING DISPOSANLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST BE 100PPM. DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE HEALTH DEPT. MUST USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. APPROX 2-LBS OF COLE SLAW AT 46.0F, 5-LBS OF POTATO SALAD AT 45.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY (PIC) AT COST APPROX $15.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING
MAR 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR 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 SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE SUPPLIED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TUNA SALAD 51.3F, SLICED TOMATOES 51.6F, CORNED BEEF 51.8F DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 12LBS AND $108 OF PRODUCT. ALL TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED SOME DELI MEATS AND SALADS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD LABELS MISSING ON PACKAGED COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON FRONT COUNTER, CAKES AND SALADS IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENT LIST, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, AND MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 112018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING TILES OVER THE WINDOWS/SEATING AREA WATER DAMAGED AND MISING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED 5FT. OF WALL COVING MISING IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JAN 252017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PRE PACKAGED ITEMS (PASTRIES, DIPS, SALADS, ETC). IMPROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL PROPERLY (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, ALLERGANS, ETC.). DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN PAINT AND RAW WOOD NOTED ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME. ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS AND WHEELS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WALK IN COOLER (FRONT) FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, WORN AND UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WORN SURFACE ON WALLS SURROUNDING REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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