(Also Known As: FOOD 4 LESS)
7030 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636
July 21, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP AT DOOR 3 IN THE RECEIVING AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR SWEEP.(+1 more)
July 17, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 20 OR MORE FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE DELI/BAKERY AREA; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ESTABLISHMENT SERVICED B...(+3 more)
October 29, 2024• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(+6 more)
August 5, 2024• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR CAKE DISPLAY COOLERS THAT AREN'T OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.(+4 more)
April 18, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 13 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS(+12 more)
April 11, 2024• Complaint• 17 violations
Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(+16 more)
June 8, 2023• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS FOR THE PRODUCE AND BAKERY DISPLAYS, AND DELI WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)
June 1, 2023• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS FOR THE PRODUCE AND BAKERY DISPLAYS, AND DELI WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+6 more)
August 1, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE(+2 more)
June 28, 2022• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.(+4 more)
June 14, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED (PIC) MANAGER ON DUTY OR EMPLOYEE AT THIS TIME WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. STORE SLICIN...(+3 more)
June 9, 2021• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #2(+5 more)
January 11, 2021• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE BAKERY AND DELI WALK-IN COOLERS; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.(+1 more)
August 13, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE EGG SHELVING. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
November 19, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
August 23, 2018• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) HANDSINKS IN PRODUCE, MEAT, AND SEAFOOD PREP AREAS NOT MAINTAINED, NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (70...(+6 more)
October 4, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AND CAULKING SURROUNDING UTILIT...(+2 more)
September 26, 2017• Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED ON WALL, CEILINGS ...(+3 more)
June 20, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WALL COVING IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPAIR COVING AND THE BOTTOM OF WALK-IN C...(+2 more)
August 31, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation
Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA.
August 16, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA.
August 12, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1948642 ON 8/3/16 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS, EQUIPMENT AND HANG...(+4 more)
August 3, 2016• Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS, EQUIPMENT...(+3 more)
July 6, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER.(+3 more)
June 24, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON AND AROUND THE PRODU...(+4 more)
June 17, 2016• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMI...(+4 more)
August 28, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WORN FLOOR TILES IN REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. REPLACE SAME. FLOORS ON DISPLAY FLO...(+2 more)
August 20, 2015• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: LIVE HOUSE FLIES (OVER 10) NOTED FLYING IN DELI A...(+4 more)
January 26, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULKING SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)
January 16, 2015• Complaint• 9 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DISPLAY FREEZER CASE (10 DOOR FREEZER) WITH THAWED PRODUCT IN SAME, IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER FROZEN TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMP...(+8 more)
September 19, 2014• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FRYERS, CABINETS, TRAVEL CARTS DELI(+2 more)
February 4, 2014• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN AND TORN GASKETS WALKIN BAKERY COOLER AND WALKIN MEAT COOLER. MUST REPLACE THEM.(+5 more)
November 19, 2013• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 11/4/13 REPORT 1072640 NOT CORRECTED: NOTED MICE INFESTATION THRU-OUT PREMISES. NUMEROUS MICE DROPPINGS I...(+4 more)
November 4, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AR...(+3 more)
September 3, 2013• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR STOCK AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+1 more)
June 20, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 COMP. SINK IN PRODUCE COOLER LEG IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR.(+5 more)
March 26, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN ALL SERVICE DEPARTMENTS, SALES FLOOR, RECIEVING AREA, AND STORAGE ROOM A...(+2 more)
March 6, 2013• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN ALL SERVICE DEPARTMENTS, SALES FLOOR, RECIEVING AREA, AND STORAGE ROOM A...(+2 more)
February 27, 2013• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAG...(+5 more)
January 24, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, FRIED CHICKEN,D...(+1 more)
August 6, 2012• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+4 more)
April 5, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND LEGS AND WHEELS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.(+2 more)
February 7, 2012• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND LEGS AND WHEELS NEED DETAILED CLEANING(+2 more)
January 31, 2012• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NUMEROUS MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 100) ALONG WA...(+6 more)
August 23, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+4 more)
July 11, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+4 more)
June 6, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+4 more)
January 13, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+2 more)
January 5, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+4 more)
November 2, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN JAN. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOV...(+3 more)
October 14, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially h...(+4 more)
September 16, 2010• Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN JAN. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO RE...(+3 more)
March 8, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+5 more)
February 18, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+5 more)
January 19, 2010• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+5 more)
January 8, 2010• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+6 more)
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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