Food Safety Report: Municipal Foods, 2559 W Division St, Chicago, Il, USA.

2559 West Division Street, Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States

Report date: Dec 15, 2025
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of cooked tcs foods such as 3lbs. Cooked ground beef-111. 0f. On topside of 1- eye stove. Product was discarded by manager must have hot foods at 135. 0f or above. Appx. 3lbs. $30. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperature of tcs ready to eat foods such as 8lbs. Turkey-46. 8f inside of deli display unit. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 8lbs. $42. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(consolidated violation )

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperature of deli display cooler at 45. 6f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag placed on unit. Must have cold holding unit at 41. 0f or below. Once repaired email:food@cityofchicago. Org(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed missing internal thermometers inside of most cold holding display units and hot holding must provide and maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label repackaged food items on display for sale.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 20 or more live small flies flying around in deli prep area,on fruit on sales floor and evidence of appx. 25 or more mice droppings on floor in rear storage area and rat droppings in electrical closet amongst clutter. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/15/25. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap along bottom and side of front entry , exit doors and rear door must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: must store personal belongings from rear food storage area and store properly.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn,discolored and deep grooves on all cutting boards in prep areas.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from wrapping station,saw machine, grinder,cuber,fryer cabinet,prep table,steam table,rolling carts,meat slicer,all coolers,walk in cooler- fan guard covers,shelving units. Front & rear storage area-shelving units.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace broken concrete floor in walk in cooler,holes in walls in rear storage area,near entry to prep area,holes in ceiling throughout taqueria and meat prep area,stained & missing ceiling tiles where needed.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must remove,elevate or organize massive unused equipment and articles throughout storage areas.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from walls and ceilings throughout prep & dish washing areas.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean debris build up from hood of cooking equipment.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: must provide food handlers training for all employees.

Source: chicago.gov