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RED APPLE FOOD & LIQUOR

317 E 51ST ST · Chicago, IL 60615

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for RED APPLE FOOD & LIQUOR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2615998

Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE FOOD & LIQUOR · 317 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BAND SAW AND MEAT GRINDER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2603768

Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE FOOD & LIQUOR · 317 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CODENCER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN COOLER UNDER RACKS AND UNDER DISPLAY SHELVING UNDER CHIPS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2555394

Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE FOOD & LIQUOR · 317 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR NEED CLEANING BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE CHIP RACKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 0BSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE,MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE CHIP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2498044

Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE FOOD & LIQUOR · 317 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET ON COOLER DOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE COOKING AREA; REPAIR LEAK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE WATER TANK FOR THE COMPRESSORS; SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING TILE AND VENTS NEAR THE COOKING AREA ABOVE CUSTOMER WAITING AREA; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOMS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BUILD UP INSIDE THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE BUILD UP.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2366231

Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE FOOD & LIQUOR · 317 E 51ST ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF SLICER AND GRINDER IN MEAT PREP AREA, DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA, WATER SEEPAGE ON WALLS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS, GREASE BUILDUP AND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2028432

Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE FOOD & LIQUOR · 317 E 51ST ST

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: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(GREASE BUILDUP).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN LOUISIANA CHICKEN PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND SALES AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1976628

Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE FOOD & LIQUOR · 317 E 51ST ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1756213

Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE FOOD & LIQUOR · 317 E 51ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT REAR BEVERAGE, PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE AT MEAT PREP AREA IN REAR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE/REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR AND FRONT DISPLAY FLOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT BOTTOM SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386594

Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE FOOD & LIQUOR · 317 E 51ST ST

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
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386575

Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE FOOD & LIQUOR · 317 E 51ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREA.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/1/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNIT AT BREAD STORAGE SHELF.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INSIDE OF ICE CREAM FREEZER,SAW MACHINE,GRINDER,PRODUCE AND MEAT PREP TABLE,WRAPPING STATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM ON SALES FLOOR NEAR WINE DISPLAY,STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1174670

Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE FOOD & LIQUOR · 317 E 51ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE THE BACKFLOW DEVICE OBSERVED ON THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND ATTACH IT TO THE MOP SINK. (MOP SINKS REQUIRED TO HAVE A BACKFLOW DEVICE).

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1459217

Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE FOOD & LIQUOR · 317 E 51ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES. ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WHERE MEAT STORED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING OF LARGE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN LARGE WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED IN STORE. REMOVE HEAVY DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN WASHROOM BY SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO WASHROOM; REMOVE AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM LARGE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS, BROOMS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK ON WALL IN STORAGE AREA FOR HANGING OF MOPS AND BROOMS. REMOVE BACK FLOW DEVICE FROM TWO COMP SINK AND PLACE ON UTILITY SINK; (UTILITY SINK MUST HAVE A BACKFLOW DEVICE).

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154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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