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Moses Butcher Shop

5057 W Division St

Last inspected Oct 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Moses Butcher Shop last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 6, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 6 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Jun 17, 2024 to Oct 6, 2026.
Has Moses Butcher Shop ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 17, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Oct 6, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

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).

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DAIRY CUSTOMER DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE STAINS/BUILDUP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 60Other

Official Wording

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector’s Notes

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).

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Nov 21, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official Wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s Notes

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

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 35Food temperature

Official Wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS FILLED WITH DEAD BUGS STORED ON THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s Notes

OBSEVRED FACILITY MISSING 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 25, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP/DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOP IN THE BACK AREA AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN BETWEEN USAGE.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENTS IN ISLES 1 AND 2. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 17, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH SCRATCHES/ABRASIONS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official Wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GARBAGE AROUND THE TRASH DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD VENT IN THE STAFF RESTROOM WITH DEBRIS/DIRTY LENT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 60Other

Official Wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s Notes

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.