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The Unit

2523 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60649

Grocery Store ZIP 60649 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Nov 20, 2024

The Unit was last inspected on November 20, 2024 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

November 20, 2024 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical2 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: The person in charge has no city of chicago food service managers certificate.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from the faucet of the three comp sink and leaking from the bottom of the third compartment of the three comp sink; instructed to repair leaks.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall tile above the door to the meat cutting room; instructed to replace. Also missing wall tile by the three comp sink; replace where needed. Observed water stained ceiling tile; replace where needed.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: The person in charge has no city of chicago food service managers certificate. Must obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago certified food manager certificate. Instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing or repairing due to deep cuts instructed to clean or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Ladies room in need of covered waste can instructed to obtain and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (beef, chicken, deli meat) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago certified food manager certificate. Instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Ladies room in need of covered waste can instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in corner near the meat counter in need of cleaning to remove trash build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (beef, chicken, deli meat) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site at this tie of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago certified food manager certificate. Instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The rear hand washing sink is in poor repair. The hot water drips when turned off. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found broken tiles under the 3-compartment sink and in the rear food prep area. Instructed to replace all broken wall tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (beef, chicken) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a hole in the wall located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2240732 DATED 11/28/18; 57 2-102.13: Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (beef, chicken) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic to clean the meat saw in the meat processing room and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the meat processing room by the fan cracked; seal area whre cracked.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food service managers certificate; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide a valid city of chicago food service managers certificate. Recommended at least two persons obtain the certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all employees that are not food service managers must obtain the required food handler training certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate on premises. No city of chicago food service manager on duty with a valid city of chicago sanitation certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found the rubber gaskets of the five door deli meat cooler in poor repair; must repair or replace gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up on the floor of the walk-in freezer; remove ice from floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed some water stained ceiling tile near the five door packaged deli cooler; replace ceiling tile where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Found no light shields on the lights inside of the fresh meat cooler; must provide shields for lights.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove items from the interior of the hand sink in the meat processing room.

  7. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  8. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Corned beef stored in produce display case on sales floor at improper temperature of 48.of. All potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 40 degrees or below. Instructed to remove product at improper temperature from sale. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food items that packaged and placed on display for sale must be labeled

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty shelves in cooler where milk and juice are stored, and rusty shelves and interior door panel of disconnected walk-in cooler being used to store product

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of top compartment of meat saw.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: : clean floors along the bases of the wallsin basement(debris), and inside walk-in meat cooler. Noticed puddles of water in basement, must keep these areas dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout. Clean walls and doors in area where washrooms are located. Repair and paint ceiling in meat processing room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide 3 stopprs for 3 compartment sink. Need to clean out drains in 3 compartment sink(slow draining).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Discard mop water after use and hang mop upright to air dry to prevent insect breeding. Outside area where compressors are located needs cleaning.

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not properly maintained, garbage and debris observed on top of dumpster and on ground around the receptacle. Must clean and maintain area. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food items that packaged and placed on display for sale must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty shelves in cooler where milk and juice are stored, and rusty shelves and interior door panel of disconnected walk-in cooler being used to store product.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of top compartment of meat saw.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along the bases of the wallsin basement(debris), and inside walk-in meat cooler. Noticed puddles of water in basement, must keep these areas dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout. Clean walls and doors in area where washrooms are located. Repair and paint ceiling in meat processing room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace blown lights on sales floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide 3 stopprs for 3 compartment sink. Need to clean out drains in 3 compartment sink(slow draining).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Discard mop water after use and hang mop upright to air dry to prevent insect breeding. Outside area where compressors are located needs cleaning.

  10. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found debris and trash on basement floors. Must clean/maintain.

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Rear entry door not rodent proofed at bottom areas 1/4 inch area.must repair to be tight-fitting. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Paper towel device in poor repair in prep area and in washrooms.must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean debris on floors,elevate storage -unused meat slicer etc.

  13. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR SLICING MEAT AND CHEESE IN DELI.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PAPER TOWEL DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ELEVATE STORAGE-UNUSED MEAT SLICER ETC.INSTALL MISSING FLOOR TILE AT REAR DOOR.FLOORING BEHIND COUNTER MUST BE SEALED OR INSTALL FLOOR TILES.

  14. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE MISSING COVING, REPAIR REAR WALL, REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN MEAT ROOM.

  15. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE MISSING COVING,REPAIR WALL, AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN MEAT ROOM.

  16. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. 1/2 IN GAP UNDER FRONT DOOR . PREMISES NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING WITH NO LIGHT COMING IN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM THE FLOOR AT HALLWAY TO FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND 3 COMP SINK AND IN MEAT PREP AREA. CHANGE ANY CRACKED TILES. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAIR WALL REAR MEAT AREA ALSO REPLACE MISSING COVING, AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT REAR MEAT CUTTING ROOM.

  17. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  18. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BUTCHER SLICING PREP ROOM FOR HANDWASHING. SINK MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND TOWELS.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. ALL EXIT DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOMS AND CORNERS TO REVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Washroom doors must be self-closing; install a self-closing device.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE MOP SINK.

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