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FAIRPLAY FINER FOOD

2200 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608

Grocery Store

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632159

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOOD · 2200 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACES (i.e., MEAT DEPARTMENT ENTRY DOORS) WITH DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN TWO DRAINS IN THE BACK STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND INVESTIGATE THE DRAINS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MEAT DEPARTMENT, WALK IN FREEZERS, WALK IN COOLERS AND THE GROCERY BACK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CEILING AND FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
285255

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOOD · 2200 S WESTERN AVE

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: FOUND 10 HOUSE FLIES ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND WALLS AT SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM, TOILET ROOMS, STORAGE ROOM,GARBAGE RECEPTACLE, DIRTY APRON, AND LOCKER ROOMS. ALSO, 10 HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DELI/BAKERY PREP AREA, PRODUCE AREA, STAFF TOILET ROOMS AT REAR DOCK AREA, AND WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA. 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER SHELF IN AISLE 11 BY DOG/CAT FOOD BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS-UPGRADE SANITATION AND HOUSEKEEPING ON PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. FOUND SPOILED FRUIT, HUMAN FECES, DARK STAINS FROM SPILLS SURROUNDING GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTER. FOUND STORAGE AREA NEXT TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH PALLETS, CRATES, LARGE OPENING ON GROUND WITH STAGNANT WATER, LITTER, DEBRIS AT DOCK/RECEIVING AREA, AND NUMEROUS HOUSE FLIES LANDING ON TOP OF DUMPSTER LIDS AND SURROUNDING GROUND WHERE FECES, SPILLS, AND SPOILED PRODUCE LOCATED AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FECES, SPOILED FRUIT, LITTER, DEBRIS, STAGNANT WATER, UNUSED PALLETS, CRATES/ETC. TO PREVENT ATTRACTION AND HARBORAGE AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND HAND WASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA/BREAK ROOM CLOGGED-DIRTY WATER SITTING IN SINK NOT ABLE TO DRAIN AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG HAND WASH SINK, CLEAN DRAIN AND INTERIOR OF SINK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL READY TO EAT PREPARED, PACKAGED CAKES, DESSERTS, ETC. WITH LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN BUTCHER PREP TABLE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: BAKERY PANS/RACKS, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS UNITS/BUTCHER REAR PREP AREA, UNDER, AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS/EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICERS, SODA FOUNTAIN DRAIN TRAY, EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM TABLE, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, SMALL PIZZA OVEN, COUNTERS, WALLS ON SECOND FLOOR, PREP AREAS IN SEAFOOD AREA, UTILTY SINK ROOM, PRODUCE AREA AROUND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, LIGHT SHIELDS IN BUTCHER PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AT FOOD AISLES.

  • 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. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, UTILITY SINK ROOM, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES(PRODUCE PREP AREA, WAREHOUSE AREA, WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, ENTIRE SECOND FLOOR AT LUNCHROOM,LOCKER ROOMS,STORAGE ROOMS,ETC. PROVIDE FLOOR TILE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER UNITS, AROUND SPRINKLER ATTACHMENTS AT MEAT PREP AREA, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS ON SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LUNCH ROOM. CLEAN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DELI/BAKERY AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SEAFOOD PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND PROVIDE END CAPS ABOVE MEAT BUTCHER/CUTTING AREA, PRODUCE PREP AREA, REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT SEAFOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLERS. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR LIGHT BULB IN DELI WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT TAMALES HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IN WAREHOUSE AREA AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK AT DELI PREP AREA AND SEAFOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR FRONT AREA. REPAIR LEAK AT CONDENSER INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF BAKERY PREP AREA AND ORGANIZE/INVERT MOPS,BROOMS,SUPPLIES IN UTILITY SINK ROOM.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ICE SCOOP AT DELI AREA AT SODA FOUNTAIN/ICE BIN UNIT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
231263

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOOD · 2200 S WESTERN 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AT DELI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP EXTERIORS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND RUSTY RACKS/SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT DELI AND PRODUCE AREA.

  • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS,EQUIPMENT,BAKERY PANS, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS UNITS, UNDER, AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS/EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICERS AT DELI, SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES, UNDER SHELVES AT CASHIERS INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AND UPRIGHT FREEZER UNITS.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT BAKERY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SOME TOILET ROOMS, REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, UTILITY SINK ROOM, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER UNITS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND TOILET ROOMS, PAINT AND OR PROVIDE PANELING AROUND MEAT BUTCHER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND PROVIDE END CAPS ABOVE MEAT CUTTING AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IN WAREHOUSE AREA AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK AT DELI PREP AREA AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT SEAFOOD PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET, MECHANICAL ROOM,REMOVE TRASH/DEBRIS FROM DOCK RECEIVING AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ICE SCOOP AT DELI AREA.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
231247

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOOD · 2200 S WESTERN AVE

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: 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. FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED: FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND TWO OF FOUR DOCK OVERHEAD DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROXIMATELY 1/4-1/2 INCH GAPS OBSERVED UNDER SAID DOORS AND AT SIDES OF FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF SAME TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO, FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BETWEEN BREAD DISPLAY SHELVES AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN BREAD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. RENTOKIL PEST CONTROL CONFIRMED MICE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES ON SERVICE REPORTS. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AT DELI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP EXTERIORS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND RUSTY RACKS/SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT DELI AND PRODUCE AREA.

  • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS,EQUIPMENT,BAKERY PANS, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS UNITS, UNDER, AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS/EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICERS AT DELI, SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES, UNDER SHELVES AT CASHIERS INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AND UPRIGHT FREEZER UNITS.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT BAKERY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SOME TOILET ROOMS, REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, UTILITY SINK ROOM, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER UNITS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND TOILET ROOMS, PAINT AND OR PROVIDE PANELING AROUND MEAT BUTCHER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND PROVIDE END CAPS ABOVE MEAT CUTTING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IN WAREHOUSE AREA AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK AT DELI PREP AREA AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT SEAFOOD PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET, MECHANICAL ROOM,REMOVE TRASH/DEBRIS FROM DOCK RECEIVING AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ICE SCOOP AT DELI AREA.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
118296

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOOD · 2200 S WESTERN 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AT DELI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP EXTERIORS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND RUSTY RACKS/SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT DELI AND PRODUCE AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS,EQUIPMENT,BAKERY PANS, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS UNITS, UNDER, AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS/EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICERS AT DELI, SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES, UNDER SHELVES AT CASHIERS INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AND UPRIGHT FREEZER UNITS.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT BAKERY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SOME TOILET ROOMS, REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, UTILITY SINK ROOM, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER UNITS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND TOILET ROOMS, PAINT AND OR PROVIDE PANELING AROUND MEAT BUTCHER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND PROVIDE END CAPS ABOVE MEAT CUTTING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IN WAREHOUSE AREA AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK AT DELI PREP AREA AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT SEAFOOD PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ICE SCOOP AT DELI AREA.

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