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FAIRPLAY

4640 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60609

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FAIRPLAY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2644046

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY · 4640 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640237

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY · 4640 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639821

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY · 4640 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inadequate rodent's control, found about 30 mouse droppings in hot food/ deli prep station behind ovens and coolers along wall base. Instructed to eliminate rodent's activity from all affected areas, pest control recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Upper surfaces of fresh meat coolers not clean, dirt and dust noted, Instructed to clean and maintain.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635463

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY · 4640 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Improper thawing for raw meat, observed raw poultry being thawed in warm water at 3-comp sink, instructed to thaw under cold running water only at sink.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Inaccurate coolers thermometer in deli cases, instructed to provide accurate ones.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Packaged sandwiches and salads at grab and go cooler not labeled properly, missing ingredients on label. Instructed to provide proper labeling.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Insects control devices mounted above food prep table at deli station, instructed to move to area where there are no open foods or clean utensils.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: No allergen training certification for certified managers. instructed to obtain.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625755

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY · 4640 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED BROKEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN VARIOUS COOLING UNTIS THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL COOLERS CONTAINING HOT AND COLD FOODS PREPARED ON SITE OR COMMERCIALLY PACKAGED. MUST MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED CURB SIDE PICKUP COOLING UNITS WITH DRIES FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED BOTH FAUCET NECK AND WATER HANDLES ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN CHICKEN/DELI PREP LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND BAKERY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL BASE DETACHES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625089

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY · 4640 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OUT C 12/23/2025 OBSERVED BROKEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN VARIOUS COOLING UNTIS THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL COOLERS CONTAINING HOT AND COLD FOODS PREPARED ON SITE OR COMMERCIALLY PACKAGED. MUST MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED CURB SIDE PICKUP COOLING UNITS WITH DRIES FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED BOTH FAUCET NECK AND WATER HANDLES ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN CHICKEN/DELI PREP LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND BAKERY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL BASE DETACHES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624236

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY · 4640 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN VARIOUS COOLING UNTIS THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL COOLERS CONTAINING HOT AND COLD FOODS PREPARED ON SITE OR COMMERCIALLY PACKAGED. MUST MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CURB SIDE PICKUP COOLING UNITS WITH DRIES FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCET NECK AND WATER HANDLES ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN CHICKEN/DELI PREP LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND BAKERY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE DETACHES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615328

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY · 4640 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES AT THE FISH DELI AREA STORED ALONG FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP TABLES AND HANDWASHING SINK EDGES WHILE AIR DRYING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR AIR DRYING OF WIPING CLOTHES THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS (CLOTH GLOVES) ON FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR MEAT PREP WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED LINENS IN A DESIGNATED AREA SUCH AS NONABSORBENT RECEPTACLES OR WASHABLE LAUNDRY BAGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF WEIGHT SCALE COVERS IN THE REAR MEAT PREP WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SEVERALY TORN AND WARPED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WEIGHT SCALE COVERS TO ALLOW FOR EASY CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS AND GLASS DISPLAY COOLER DOOR FRAMES MISISNG OR IN POOR REPAIR IN SEVERAL DISPLAY COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FISH AND MEAT DELI AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND GLASS DOOR FRAMES AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN GRATE AT THE DELI SERVICE AREA TO BE CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN GRATE AT THE DELI SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2599996

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY · 4640 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SHRIMP 48.2 F, FISH 49.5 F, AND CHICKEN AT 45.6 F IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APPROX 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED MEET COOLER IN MEAT SECTION TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 52.0F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NOT WORKING SINK STOPPER FOR THE MIDDLE SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND OIL BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WITH WALL, BEHIND FRYERS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DUSTY VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE MEN'S AND WOMAN'S PUBLIC TOILETS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589003

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY · 4640 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE SEAFOOD/MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SEAFOOD WALK-IN FREEZER NEAR THE RAMP IN THE AREA NEAR THE WAREHOUSE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN AISLE 9. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE RIGHT-HAND SINK FAUCET HANDLE TO BE LOOSE IN THE WOMEN'S PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE ADA STALL (ONE OUT OF FIVE STALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM) TO BE OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT OF THE GROCERY STORE NEAR THE PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE MEAT LOCKER ROOM/PERSONNEL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PUBLIC MEN'S TOILET ROOM FAR LEFT AND REAR GROCERY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE WAREHOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570761

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY · 4640 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT SOUTH DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN MEAT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD AT LEAT 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTILATION COVERS IN FISH PREP AND MEAT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565646

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY · 4640 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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