71 Food Wholesale
2001 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60636
Grocery Store ZIP 60636 Risk 3 (Low)
Out of business · as of Nov 19, 2024
71 Food Wholesale was last inspected on November 19, 2024 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
November 19, 2024 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: : 6-301.14 : must provide a hand washing sign at hand sink in toilet room
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d) : must repair or replace leaky water line at rear hand sink next to mop sink
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of front door and frame must make doors tight fitting to prevent insect entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 3- door milk cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must remove tape lined along service counter shelving units
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust build up from all storage shelving units,exterior of all coolers and freezers,service counter shelving units.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged walls,broken concrete floors and damaged floor tiles ,stained ceiling tiles & damaged ceiling in rear area,excessive caulking to be in good repair ,smooth and easily cleanable surfaces throughout premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky water line at rear hand sink next to mop sink.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand washing sign at hand sink in toilet room.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of 15- gallons of milk ranging from 45.1f-45.3f inside of 3- door reach in cooler. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Appx. 15 gallons.$75.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more mice and rat droppings on food storage shelving units,cat & dog food,charcoal,end caps rear ledges of shelving units,on floor under several shelving units,on floor in corner at front service counter.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/5/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of front door and frame and rear door along left side of door must make doors tight fitting to prevent insect entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must remove tape lined along service counter shelving units and plastic table cloth on top side of glass at small service counter.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 3- door milk cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from all storage shelving units,exterior of all coolers and freezers,service counter shelving units,paper good produce display unit.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must reconnect drain line inside of milk cooler to drain properly.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged walls,broken concrete floors and damaged floor tiles ,stained ceiling tiles & damaged ceiling in rear area,excessive caulking to be in good repair ,smooth and easily cleanable surfaces throughout premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean splatter and dirt build up from walls where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed toilet not operable in staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Inspector’s note: Observed packaged super donuts with green mold and displayed for sale in reach-in beverage cooler. Instructed manager to discard. All food displayed for sale shall be safe for human consumption. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 13)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed six containers of yogurt stored at improper temperature 59.5f in beverage cooler. Instructed manager to discard. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, display and service. Priroity 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed live cat sleeping on floor near deli cooler in sales area. Instructed manager to remove. Live animals may not be allowed on the premises of a retail food establishment. Priority foundation 7-40-060 citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppipngs scattered on wooden ledges along east wall in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed live cat in drop ceiling of storage area near prep area. Instructed manager to remove. Live animals may not be allowed on the premises of a retail food establishment. Priority foundation 7-40-060
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled cardboard on shelving units and soiled chip trays on display shelves. Instructed manager to remove.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed only one stopper for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of shelving units, display shelves, pallets, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing and lids not tight-fitting. Instructed manager to maintain outside garbage area. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling in pop storage area and peeling paint on brick walls in rear freezer and single service article storage area. Instructed manager to repair. Walls and ceilings shall be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners under display shelves and equipment in front counter, sales, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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