Grocery StoreLicence 2158051

Moses Butcher Shop

5057 W Division St, Chicago 60651

Latest verdictConditionalOct 6, 2026 · 7 days ago

Inspections17since Jun 11, 2012

Fail rate11.8%2 of 17 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass35%
Conditional53%
Fail12%

17 inspections from 2012 to 2026 · hover a mark

2014201620182020202220242026

ConditionalOct 6, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand paper towels provided at handwashing sink at rear meat prep room.instructed to provide and maintain paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued. (manager corrected issue).
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand soap provided at the handwashing sink at the rear meat prep room.instructed to provide and maintain hand soap at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), violation consolidated with the above citation. (manager corrected issue).
3. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to detail clean the dairy customer display coolers to remove stains/buildup debris and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Backflow prevention device not located at hose bib located at rear meat prep room. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed broken floor tiles in front of the 3-compartment sink located in the rear meat prep room.instructed to repair/replace and maintain. Instructed to detail clean upper corner walls of the rear meat prep room to remove stains/splashed debris and maintain.
7. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2627481 dated:11/21/2025 #38---6-501.112: **c** removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents and other pests observed sticky traps filled with dead bugs stored on the ceilings throughout facility. Instructed to remove and replace. #48---4-301.12: **c** manual warewashing, sink compartment requirements obsevred facility missing 2 sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Instructed to comply and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-42-090, citation issued. (manager corrected issues).
ConditionalNov 21, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed ready to eat, temperature control for safety foods (honey turkey and honey ham sub sandwiches) not properly dated and no food log stating when the food items were prepared. Deli sandwiches stored in self service cooler, near the front entrance door. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Disposition date starts the first day of preparation and should be sold or discarded after seven days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued
2. 35
  Approved thawing methods used
  Observed frozen packages and buckets of chitterlings stored at room temperature in front of the display coolers at the deli/butcher area. Intructed to store items in a cold holding unit for display to be sold and maintain.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed sticky traps filled with dead bugs stored on the ceilings throughout facility. Instructed to remove and replace.
4. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Obsevred facility missing 2 sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
ConditionalFeb 25, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed handwashing sink in rear food preparation/deli area not accessible with small bucket of water in the sink. Instructed to remove and that sink must be accessible for handwashing only. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
2. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handler with no hair net/restraint in the food prep/deli area. Instructed to provide.
3. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed improper storage of ice scoop in the back area at the ice machine. Instructed to store properly in between usage.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed water-stained ceiling tile in isles 3 and missing ceiling tile in the front area of the facility over the check out areas. Instructed to replace and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed old/unused equipment in an unused part of the back food preparation area. Instructed to remove/discard and maintain.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed dirty overhead vents in isles 1 and 2. Instructed to clean and maintain.
ConditionalJun 17, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site with a valid city of Chicago food sanitation manager certificate while tcs foods are being prepped/stored/served. Instructed to have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepared/stored/served and post a valid city of Chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cutting boards in the food preparation area with scratches/abrasions and stains. Instructed to replace cutting boards and maintain.
3. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed debris and garbage around the trash dumpster area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris on floors in walk-in cooler and dry storage areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed mop(s) being stored improperly near the food preparation area and at the utility sink.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed the overhead vent in the staff restroom with debris/dirty lent build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
7. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed violation #55 not corrected from previous report #2577628, dated 6/21/23; continued non-compliance. Observed unused/broken equipment and unnecessary articles/clutter in the hot food area which is no longer in use, in the dry storage area and in the storage area adjacent to the cold food display area. Instructed to remove all unused/broken/unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent insects and pest harborage. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
ConditionalJun 21, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as chicken, beef). Instructed must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of Chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed all cutting boards in the rear butcher prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed the interior of the display coolers in the butcher area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed excessive accumulated dust on the condensor in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean.
6. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Noted employee washroom on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all unisex washrooms.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility, walk-in cooler and dry storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in the hot food area which is not in use no more. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.
9. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
10. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of Chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
PassJan 23, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed cut peppers, onions, salsa, etc without labls. Instructed manager to properly label prepared food item offered for sell in the front display cooler.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
3. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed all cutting boards in the rear butcher prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed excessive accumulated dust on the condensor in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed the interior of the display coolers in the butcher area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility, walk-in cooler and dry storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in the hot food area which is not in use no more. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.
ConditionalAug 3, 2020ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Broken drain line under hand wash sink in fresh meat processing area, instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  No date markings for open deli packages in deli case, instructed to date after opening. No citation issued.
3. 31
  Water & ice from approved source
4. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Refer to violation #60
5. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Refer to violation #60
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Refer to violation #60.
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Refer to violation #60.
8. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violations not corrected from report# 2304579 date 8-13-19 for violation 51:(exposed hand sinks with leaks underneath), #37: ( no labels for prepared packaged food), #36( no working thermometers in several coolers.) instructed manager to correct violation within giving time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
ConditionalAug 13, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no clean up procedures or supplies on site for vomit or diarrheal events. Instructed management to create and maintain a clean up procedures and kit/supplies. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-005.
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize the band saw in the rear meat prep cooler to remove food debris.
3. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometers inside deli meat counter.
4. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Instructed manager to properly label prepared food item offered for sell in the front display cooler.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must detail clean the inside of the deli cooler and prep cooler to remove spills and debris. Also clean the band saw in the meat prep cooler to remove debris.
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed the exposed hand sinks with leaks underneath. Must repair and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Noted ceiling tiles in poor repair(water damaged). Must replace and maintain. Walls need cleaning in the rear prep areas to remove food splatters.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors need detail cleaning through esp. Inside the walk in coolers and freezer to remove debris,spills and litter.
ConditionalDec 20, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on site.instructed management to create a employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued -
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no clean up program on site.instructed management to create an clean up program and kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
3. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no drain board at the three compartment sink.instructed management to install a drain board. Core violation -
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no back flow device at mop sink.instructed management to install a back flow device. Core violation
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed an opening on right side of service counter. Instructed to seal and paint raw wood.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed no hood, duct and canopy over rotissrie oven.instructed management to put hood, duct and canopy over oven or prove it is 7.5 kilowatts or less. Core violation
FailDec 10, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on site.instructed management to create a employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no clean up program on site.instructed management to create an clean up program and kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed no barrier to prevent contamination from the general public at the hot line area.instructed management to erect a separator/barrier at this area. Priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
4. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no drain board at the three compartment sink.instructed management to install a drain board. Core violation
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no back flow device at mop sink.instructed management to install a back flow device. Core violation
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed no hood, duct and canopy over rotissrie oven.instructed managemnt to put hood, duct and canopy over oven or prove it is 7.5 kilowatts or less. Core violation
PassApr 27, 2017ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must repair and maintain the rubber gasket around the ice machine lid.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean and sanitize deli meat slicer, also clean the interior of reach in coolers,and the interior of ice machine.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors need cleaning through out premises to remove spills and/or debris in the rear storage, walk in cooler, fresh meat and deli areas.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Noted water stained ceiling tiles above the deli counter. Must replace and maintain.
5. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement by next inspection.
PassSep 14, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed the walk-in cooler storage rack rusty, instructed to remove the rust/ or replace.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed the cutting boards in meat area, and the 1st slicer in deli not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of microwave. Defrost and clean front icecream freezer.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Observed cracked floor tiles in rear meat area, instructed to replace, also clean floor thru out store and rear storage areas.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed the ceiling fan not clean in rear meat area, instructed to clean.also clean the light shields in the meat cutting room.clean wall behind deli slicers.
PassAug 14, 2015Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Found walls not easy to clean at deli areas.(not painted) must seal.
2. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Found lights not shielded at rear produce display cooler. Must provide.
3. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Found large unused cooler at deli preparation areas. Must remove. Found excessive clutter at rear storage areas. Must clean and organize.
4. 42
  Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
  Found foodhandler not wearing hair restraint. Must provide.
FailAug 5, 2015ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Found fly activity at premises. Observed about 30 house flies at rear storage areas.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Found walls not easy to clean at deli areas.(not painted) must seal.
3. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Found lights not shielded at rear produce display cooler. Must provide.
4. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Found large unused cooler at deli preparation areas. Must remove. Found excessive clutter at rear storage areas. Must clean and organize.
5. 42
  Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
  Found foodhandler not wearing hair restraint. Must provide.
PassNov 24, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Noted cutting boards behind fresh meat counter with deep groves. Must replace and maintain.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors need cleaning in the toilet room and in the rear storage rooms to remove spills and debris.
3. 37
  Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
  Must provide and maintain self closing device on the toilet room door.
4. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Noted clutter behind deli counter. Must remove and organize to prevent harborage.
ConditionalMay 20, 2013ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
  Large standing ice machine has large amount of rust and lime buildup inside the ice. Serious citation given 7-38-005(a) ice machine has been tagged do not ust it. Must remove the rust and line buildup, clean and sanitize the unit. When that is done fax over a letter that you need an inspection so the tag can be removed. Fax# 312 7464240
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must remove rust from table in walk in cooler,rusty shelving units in deli display unit.must repair or replace trim in poor repair at exterior of reach in cooler,worn cutting boards,sink stopper,drain board at 3- compartment sink.
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean storage cabinets,under side prep tables,grinder,unused prep cooler.
4. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must clean floor along wall bases throughout.must repair or replace damaged & missing floor tiles throughout,broken concrete floor in walk in freezer.
5. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must repair or replace stained and damaged walls and wall tiles, ceiling tiles,damaged ceiling in walk in cooler and freezer .must seal all opening around pipes leading into walls and ceilings.must clean walls throughout.
6. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Must provide light shields & end caps in prep area
7. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Large amount of clutter in the furnace room and the rear store room remove the clutter,old unused equipment, boxes, bags and old rusty store shelves, clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage
PassJun 11, 2012LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must remove rust from table in walk in cooler,rusty shelving units in deli display unit.must repair or replace trim in poor repair at exterior of reach in cooler,worn cutting boards,sink stopper,drain board at 3- compartment sink.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean storage cabinets,under side prep tables,grinder,unused prep cooler.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must clean floor along wall bases throughout.must repair or replace damaged & missing floor tiles throughout,broken concrete floor in walk in freezer.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must repair or replace stained & damaged walls & wall tiles,ceiling tiles,damaged ceiling in walk in cooler & freezer.must seal all opening around pipes leading into walls & ceilings.must clean walls throughout.
5. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Must provide light shields & end caps in prep area.
6. 37
  Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
  Must provide a self closing device on toilet room door.
7. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Must install a hand sink in prep walk in cooler,back flow device on mop sink,drainline at walk in cooler compressor to open site floor drain.must remove putty from 3- comp sink basin.
8. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Must provide thermometer for walk in cooler & freezer.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5512×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
497×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
357×
Approved thawing methods used
366×
Thermometers provided & accurate
515×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
375×
Food properly labeled; original container
415×
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
325×
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2158051 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.