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Rio Grande Fruit Market

3501 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Rio Grande Fruit Market on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2523268

Location recorded for this inspection · Rio Grande Fruit Market · 3501 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT LEFT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER ADJACENT TO MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1343461

Location recorded for this inspection · Rio Grande Fruit Market · 3501 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 17 POUNDS OF SLICED BEEF IS SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE BUTCHERS CUTTING AREA IN A COVERED CONTAINER AT 66f INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. APPROXIMATELY $ 77.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 40f OR LESS.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE BUTCHER COOLER AND 20 LIVE HOUSE AND SMALL FLIES ABOVE THE BUTCHER PREP TABLE AND BANANA STORAGE. NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL FOUND A THIS TIME. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND OBTAIN AN UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FOR REVIEW UPON RE INSPECTION.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HOT TACO BEEF AND CHEESE SAUCE ARE OFFERED FOR SALE. OBTAIN PROOF OF ENOUGH CERTIFIED MANAGERS TO COVER THE HOURS OF OPERATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE DIRTY AND SMELL; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE TOP OF THE BUTCHER DISPLAY AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR MILK /SODA WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY. THE FREEZER HAS UNSANITARY PRESS BOARD SHELVES AND THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER HAS RUSTY SHELVES; CLEAN AND OR REPLACE UNSANITARY EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THERE ARE A PATCH OF MUSHROOMS GROWING UNDER THE BUTCHER REFRIGERATOR IN A DARK CORNER. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
659739

Location recorded for this inspection · Rio Grande Fruit Market · 3501 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
659640

Location recorded for this inspection · Rio Grande Fruit Market · 3501 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND DISPLAY REACH-IN-COOLER, NOT MAINTAINING TEMPS OF 40'F AND BELOW, ICE BUILD-UP,AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 46F.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL REPAIRED,MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40'F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH, #312-746-4240, FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS EGGS,CHEESES,SOUR CREAMS,HOT DOGS,PORK CHORIZOS,HAM.INSIDE DISPLAY- REACH-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS, RANGING BETWEEN 48.9'F-53.6'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF $1,462.61, AND APPROX. 100 TOTAL POUNDS, SEE ATTACHED DENATURED LIST, ATTACHED TO REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS BENEATH GROCERY SHELVINGS IN THE GROCERY STORE. THE FRONT,REAR DOORS TO THE GROCERY STORE ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.REMOVE KICKPLATES OFF SAID SHELVINGS FOR EASIER CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING,MIDDLE PIPE LEAKING BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK .MUST REPAIR SAID SINK TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #250477 DATED:6/2/10.32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA THAT HAS DEEP CUTS AND HEAVLY STAINED. 09/02/2010 33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. TOILET BOWL,HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET,3COMP.SINK,DISPLAY SHELVES IN THE STORE,AND BOTTOM OF DISPLAY COOLERS ALSO IN THE STORE WITH DEBRIS AND OR STAINS NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING SAME AT ALL TIMES. 09/02/2010 34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE STORE,SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AT HOT WATER TANK AREA,CLEAN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENTS AND BY MOP SINK,FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND SODA COOLER AT CHECKOUT AREA,AND FLOORS UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES IN THE STORE AND BEHIND TOILET BOWL,WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND OTHER DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING. 09/02/2010 35 The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED ONE IN DELI AND AT REAR BY HALL,AND IN TOILET,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 09/02/2010 38 The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FAUCETS ON 3COMP.SINK AND MOP SINK CONSTANTLY DRIPS WHILE TURNED OFF,INSTUCTED TO REPAIR. 09/02/2010 41 All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER ON FLOORS BEHIND CHECK OUT COUNTER,AND IN MOP SINK ROOM. MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY REINSPECTION DATE:12/16/11.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
250477

Location recorded for this inspection · Rio Grande Fruit Market · 3501 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA THAT HAS DEEP CUTS AND HEAVLY STAINED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. TOILET BOWL,HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET,3COMP.SINK,DISPLAY SHELVES IN THE STORE,AND BOTTOM OF DISPLAY COOLERS ALSO IN THE STORE WITH DEBRIS AND OR STAINS NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING SAME AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE STORE,SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AT HOT WATER TANK AREA,CLEAN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENTS AND BY MOP SINK,FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND SODA COOLER AT CHECKOUT AREA,AND FLOORS UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES IN THE STORE AND BEHIND TOILET BOWL,WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND OTHER DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED ONE IN DELI AND AT REAR BY HALL,AND IN TOILET,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FAUCETS ON 3COMP.SINK AND MOP SINK CONSTANTLY DRIPS WHILE TURNED OFF,INSTUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER ON FLOORS BEHIND CHECK OUT COUNTER,AND IN MOP SINK ROOM.

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