Cellars Market

141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 27 inspections at Cellars Market, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “approved thawing methods used”, which has been cited 15 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Cellars Market on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

27
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING TO ENSURE VISIBILITY FOR CLEANING AND OTHER OPERATIONAL TASKS.
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95
Jun 13, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS SOUP, COOKED POTATOES AND CORNED BEEF. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS DRAINING WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED AND WASTE WATER IS BEEN COLLECTED WITH A PAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) FOUND FLOOR TILES UNDER GREASE TRAP MISSING AND BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 9, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND PLUMBING NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE LEADING INTO GREASE TRAP LOCATED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE LEAKING. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES UNDER GREASE TRAP MISSING AND BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
May 4, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE GRILLING/FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FLOOR SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT BEING STORED ON SHELVES AND NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN. OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BY THE UTILITY SINK ROOM. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE RUBBER MATS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DELI MEAT DEBRIS ON THE DELI MEAT SLICER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DELI MEAT DEBRIS ON THE DELI MEAT SLICER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE GRILLING/FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE/CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FLOOR SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT BEING STORED ON SHELVES AND NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN. OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BY THE UTILITY SINK ROOM. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE RUBBER MATS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Oct 5, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46.2F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALSO OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN FOUND AT 46.3F AND TOMATOES FOUND AND 46.7F. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT WALK IN COOLER AT 50.1F HOLDING TCS FOODS. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603-11.**PF Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods (Disclosure) by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions (Reminder)". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 14, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER AT ICE MAKER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Jan 9, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE, CHICKEN IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 121.4 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP AREA. HOT HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 135 DEGREES F REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. 40 POUNDS OF TURKEY CHILI INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF PREP KITCHEN AT 56-61.3 DEGREES F. AND 60 POUNDS OF BEEF STOCK/BROTH AT 50.9 DEGREES F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL PREPARED 1/8/2019. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD FOOD ITEMS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CHILI AND BROTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED APPOX $275
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PASTRYS, DESERT, HOUSE DRESSING GRAB AND GO MISSING REQUIRED LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5)OBSERVED GRAB AND GO ITEMS EGG CUP, FURIT, PASTRYS,DESERTS, ETC MISSING REQUIRED LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.112(B) OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP KITCHEN HEAVILY SCORED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS IN PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 24, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-302.11 OBSERVED AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW FISH IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.112(A) OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE BEING USED WITH 110F AT FINAL RINSE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14. NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN -
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-306.11, SNEEZE GUARD AT SALAD STATION IS TOO SHORT AND INADEQUATE TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND. A COPY OF SNEEZE GUARD SPECS IS GIVEN.
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Feb 16, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 2-LBS BUFFALO CHICKEN ON PREP TABLE COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F,AND 4-LBS OF CHICKEN IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 20.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DIS WAHING ROOM UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MANTAIN.ALSO UNCLEANED AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP BAKERY AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO WATER AND HANDLE MISSING AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN CATERING ORDER ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE HANDLE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER OF UNUSED FOOD PANS AND EQUIPMENT IN GATED STORAGE AREA NEAR DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA. DISCARDED ANYTHING NOT USING
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78
Jan 29, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DIS WAHING ROOM UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MANTAIN.ALSO UNCLEANED AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP BAKERY AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO WATER AND HANDLE MISSING AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN CATERING ORDER ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE HANDLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER OF UNUSED FOOD PANS AND EQUIPMENT IN GATED STORAGE AREA NEAR DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA. DISCARDED ANYTHING NOT USING.
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82
Mar 10, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT BILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN DRAINING SLOW UNDER COUNTER STATION IN SALAD BAR STATION.MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN DRAINING SLOW UNDER COUNTER STATION IN SALAD BAR STATION.MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING AND FAN GUARDS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS AT SALAD BAR STATION DURING STORAGE DISPLAY AND SERVICE,MISSING SNEEZE GUARDS IN TWO LOCATIONS,(LARGE SALAD BAR AREA AND.MUST REPLACE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT SALAD BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN DRAINING SLOW UNDER COUNTER STATION IN SALAD BAR STATION.MUST REPAIR
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Jan 7, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING AREA IN DRY STORAGE POP ROOM IN POOR REPAIR,DAMAGE .MUST REAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM.MUST REPAIR.ALSO OBSERVED LARGE 1- COMP SINK ( ABOVE PLUMBING REMOVED AND CAPPED) THATS USED FOR PREPING IN KITCHEN AND USED FOR DUMPING LIQUIDS INTO.MUST CAPP SEWER LINE PLUMBING UNDERNEATH AND INSTALL PREP TABLE OR FIX PLUMBING FOR PROPER USE FOR SINK.
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Feb 26, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES LOCATED IN THE COMPRESSOR/WATER METER ROOM.REMOVE ANY MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND/OR UTENSILS FROM ABOVE STATED AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING RACKS HOLDING ALL OF THE BEEF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER ALL LOWER SHELVING RACKS IN THE BASEMENT LIQOUR STORAGE ROOM AREA TO REMOVE FOODS SPILLS, DEBRI AND DUST ACCUMULATION. ALSO MUST DO SAME INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA LOCATED NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER; MUST REMOVE ALL GLUE BOARDS COVERED WITH DEAD INSECTS IN THE BUILDING BASEMENT GREASE TRAP ROOM. ALSO MUST ELEVATE ALL BOTTOM SHEVLING RACKS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE MAIN GRILLING STATION TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST REAPIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE REACH-IN 3-DR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE CASHIER STATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE COMPRESSOR ROOM(WATER METER ROOM) TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF ON PREMISES WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Dec 18, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REPLACING WHERE WORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 1 COMP PREP SINK IN SALAD AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME
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Nov 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REPLACING WHERE WORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 1 COMP PREP SINK IN SALAD AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
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Jan 13, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREAS AND ALL FOOD COURT STATIONS. CUTTING BOARDS WORN, PITTED AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLAT TOP GRILL AT FRONT STATION TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES. MUST REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, FLOORS IN NFRONT FOOD COURT, AND FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING AT FRONT LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF NEW LIGHT SHEILKDS TO REPLACE SHEILDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT ALL SINKS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A FOOD PREP EMPLOYEE ON THE FOOD COOK LINE PRACTICING POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED DRINKING COFFEE ON THE COOK LINE WHILE OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE PREPARING FOOD. DID NOT SEE EMPLOYEE WASH HIS HANDS AFTER DRINKING COFFEE. STAFF TOLD TO STOP DRINKING ON THE LINE AND PRACTICE GOOD HYGENIC PRACTICES.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN THE LOWER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL DARKENED CEILING TILES AT THE CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPERS IN ICE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES SO AS TO BE PROTECTED UNTIL USED.
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Aug 22, 2012
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS, FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS INSIDE OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN REAR ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES, VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 14, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA (BY THE WALK IN COOLER), 5 IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE BY THE DUMPSTER AREA, 30 IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS AND 10 IN THE DISH ROOM/REAR ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS, FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS THAT ARE STORED IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS INSIDE OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN REAR ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES, VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 10, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REACH IN PREP COOOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED DUST/ICE BUILD UP 0N BACK OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AT SALAD PREPP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED UNCLEAN CEILING TILES (STAINS, FOOD DEBRIS) ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL(BY STEAMTABLE) AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCETS LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Aug 6, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found unnecessary clutter stored on shelving units.(tools,pencils,etc.)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Found no light shield at fixture main kitchen areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cellars Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cellars Market on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cellars Market?

Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Cellars Market.

Has Cellars Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cellars Market have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cellars Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cellars Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cellars Market is inspected around two times per year on average.