FAIL
Risk 3 (Low)
JK FOOD & DELI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
July 17, 2025
License
License #3010807
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE FOUND WITH MICE DROPPINGS: INSIDE THE LOWER CABINET OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM, ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, AND INSIDE THE CARDBOARD BOXES THAT WHERE THE CHIPS ARE STORED FOR SALE IN THE SHOPPING AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AFFECTED SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCT TO INSTALL ATLEAST ONE SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN AND SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCT TO INSTALL ATLEAST ONE SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN AND SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection