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Bronzville Finer Foods

232-234 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616

Grocery Store ZIP 60616 Risk 2 (Medium)

Out of business · as of Dec 19, 2024

Bronzville Finer Foods was last inspected on December 19, 2024 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

December 19, 2024 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at bottom of three compartment sink middle compartment. Observed handsink next to three compartment sink to be slow draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pop crates, boxes, and other items stored on floor near rear dish area. Instructed person in charge to remove unnecessary items or store at least six inches from floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed litter and trash on floor behind counter area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no metal stemmed thermometer for internal temperature taking on site. Instructed to obtain and maintain a metal stemmed thermometer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The hand washing sink at the front serving area leaks underneath. Instructed to fix the leak and maintain all plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the mop bucket full of dirty water and the mop not properly stored. Instructed to dispose of dirty water and store mops hanging up for proper drying. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found missing and water stained ceiling tiles in the storage and front of store. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, under/around the sinks, coolers and storage racks with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors through out.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

      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: Premises has no clean up procedures. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the ceiling tile in poor repair above the rear prep area. Must replace and maintain water stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a few light brunt out and a few damage light shields. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior bottom of the refrigeration unit where the milk is stored.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors around and under all storage shelves on the selling floor and behind refrigeration units to remove dust and dirt. Clean floor in the furnace closet to remove feathers observed. Observed some cracks and holes in the cement basement floor; seal all holes and cracks in basement 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 missing and water stained ceiling tile in store; replace ceiling tile where needed. Dust observed on the ventilation fan in the washroom; clean fan on the ceiling of the washroom to remove dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The light in the washroom is not working; repair light in washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot running water at the mop sink; provide hot running water at the mop sink in rear prep area. The ventilation fan in the washroom is not working; repair the ventilation fan in washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found wet mops on floor in rear area and standing water in the mop bucket. Instructed to hang mops properly to dry and dispose of dirty standing water after using.

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: A new deil dept constructed in the middle of isle without protection barrier, instructed to have the section enclosed with a barrier to prevent customers contamination. Section not open at this time.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No food thermometrer in facility, instructed to obtain.

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found display cooler not able to maintain the required temperature of 40f or lower. Ambient temperature of cooler was 49.4f. Instructed to not store potentially hazardous foods in the unit. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods (turkey bacon, turkey franks, bologna, polish, lunchables, hot dogs, and turkey lunch meat)stored in the above cooler at improper temperatures. Temps. Ranged from 49.2f-51.3f. Instructed to store cold foods at 40f or lower. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Found the exposed hand washing sink in the prep area not accessible. Sink is blocked by a storage rack and cases of pops. Instructed to remove items and keep sink accessible at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain slicer in deli area. Clean prep tables and interior of deli cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in basement. Clean floors under, around and behind equipment on first floor where needed. A section of floor in deli area in poor repair; repair floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all ceiling vents where needed to remove dust observed. Replace water stained ceiling tiles in washroom. A section of the ceiling above the deli counter is in poor repair; repair area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation fan in washroom is not working; repair ventilation fan. Three comp sink not maintained; clean and maintain interior of three comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no exposed handwashing sink behind the front counter where nacho cheese and beef is served. Instructed to install an exposed hand washing sink with soap/sanitary hand drying device and hot/cold water per city code.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some unnecessary items (bottles)observed inside of utility and three comp sink; towels observed inside of exposed handsink; remove items and keep sinks free at all times of items. Organize and maintain all storage areas and small room behind deli area. Instructed on proper storage of mops; store upward to dry and recommended a mop rack for hanging mops and brooms.

  8. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain slicer in deli area. Clean prep tables and interior of deli cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in basement. Clean floors under, around and behind equipment on first floor where needed. A section of floor in deli area in poor repair; repair floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all ceiling vents where needed to remove dust observed. Replace water stained ceiling tiles in washroom. A section of the ceiling above the deli counter is in poor repair; repair area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation fan in washroom is not working; repair ventilation fan. Three comp sink not maintained; clean and maintain interior of three comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some unnecessary items (bottles)observed inside of utility and three comp sink; towels observed inside of exposed handsink; remove items and keep sinks free at all times of items. Organize and maintain all storage areas and small room behind deli area. Instructed on proper storage of mops; store upward to dry and recommended a mop rack for hanging mops and brooms.

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain vents in the toilet room.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 23 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.