Penningtons Foods and Snacks Galore
410 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Grocery Store ZIP 60619 Risk 2 (Medium)
Out of business · as of Dec 4, 2024
Penningtons Foods and Snacks Galore was last inspected on December 4, 2024 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
December 4, 2024 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the display refrigerator with milk, eggs, and lunchmeat stored inside. Instructed to provide an ambient air thermometer in all cold holding units and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the facility having the front and rear door open during the inspection. Instructed to provide a method of rodent/insect proofing said doors while they're open and maintain.
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 the use of raw wood on the shelving units at the rear storage closet and the wooden post behind the three compartment sink. Instructed to seal or use food grade paint to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet room door, near the rear food prep area not self closing. Instructed to provide a self closing device on the door and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings at the bottom of the wall on the outside of the employee toilet room and the bottom of the floor and wall where the fuse box is located in the dishwashing area. Instructed to seal all openings 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 slight clutter in the rear furnace/ storage closet. Insturcted to remove all unecessary items, organize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed poor lighting in the rear furnace/ beverage storage area. Instructed to provide and maintain an adequate lighting source in the said area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates. Instructed all food handlers must obtain a food handler certificate and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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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.