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FAIRPLAY FOODS

2323 W 111TH ST · Chicago, IL 60643

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FAIRPLAY FOODS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638744

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FOODS · 2323 W 111TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA WITH MULTIPLE LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX FAUCET AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151244

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FOODS · 2323 W 111TH 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: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS IN FISH AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK IN DELI, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES SOUTHWEST AREA OF SALES FLOOR AND CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENT (DUSTY) OVER PRODUCE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BASEMENT FREEZER MISSING 1 LIGHT SHIELD NEED TO REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 COMP. SINK IN DELI AREA LEAKING AT BASE OF NOZZEL WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON NEED TO REPAIR.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
537824

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FOODS · 2323 W 111TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 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.OBSERVED GAPS ALONG FLOOR IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED DUST IN MEAT PACKING ROOM CEILING VENT,AND DUSTY CEILING NEED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN MENS ROOM BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN WALL AND CEILING IN FISH 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.OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT IN MEAT ROOM, 1 OUT IN BASEMENT FREEZER AND 2 CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI NEED TO REPAIR. ALDO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS DELI, AND FISH 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. OBSERVED LEAKING NOZZEL AT MEAT DEPT. 3 COMP. SINK NEEDS 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. OBSERVED MEAT UNDER COUNTER CABINETS CLUTTERED NEED TO CLEAN OUT AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED ALSO IN BASEMENT SOME CLUTTER NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
543313

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FOODS · 2323 W 111TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 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. WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMP SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H71917 COURT DATE 5-19-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

  • 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF KNIVES, KNIFE RACK, CUTTING SAW, WRAPPING MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS, GRINDER IN MEAT PREP AREA, BREAD AND MEAT SLICERS IN DELI PREP AREA, EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINKS IN MEAT AND PRODUCE PREP AREAS

  • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND GRINDER IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN MEAT AND DELI PREP AREAS.

  • 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. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 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. REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
413899

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FOODS · 2323 W 111TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 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 AND DATE ALL SLICED DELI MEAT REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 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. PROVIDE ACCESS AND REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE PRODUCE HAND SINK.

  • 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. CLEAN SLICERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE AREAS IN DELI.

  • 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. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 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. SEAL OPENING ALONG ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN DELI. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE WRAPPING MACHINE IN MEAT PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPAIR WALLS IN REAR STORAGE (PEELING PAINT). WALLS NEED CLEANING IN DELI BEHIND AND UNDER EXPOSED SINK, ETC. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DELI AND SALES AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING IN WOMEN WASHROOM (LOWER LEVEL).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE.

  • 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. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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165 of 200 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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