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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

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Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293435

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOODS INC · 4640 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279546

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOODS INC · 4640 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED JUMBO CHICKEN WINGS IN THE SELF-SERVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 114.8F. EXCEPT DURING PREPARATION, COOKING, OR COOLING OR WHEN TIME IS USED AS THE PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. 2.91LBS AT $18.89. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NORTH AND SOUTH EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH MISSING LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240535

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOODS INC · 4640 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed dirt build up on wooden shelves under liquor counter (where bottles are stored). Must remove all bottles, detail clean and make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed missing/damaged floor tiles under chicken fryers in kitchen area, and large areas of uneven floors (holes in concrete) in meat cutting room. Must replace tiles/repair floors to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed chipping/damaged coving in meat cutting room. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232439

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOODS INC · 4640 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed kitchen without required hand sink (hand sink available through curtains on other side of wall in front prep). Kitchen has cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink. Instructed must install a dedicated exposed hand sink, with soap/paper towels; hot/cold water with adequate city pressure; and with a hand washing sign in the kitchen. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed dirt build up on wooden shelves under liquor counter (where bottles are stored). Must remove all bottles, detail clean and make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed excessive black, slimy, mold like substance along top of washbowl sink in women's employee restroom (in front of the store). Must remove/re-caulk. Must maintain same.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed chipping/damaged coving in meat cutting room. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed missing/damaged floor tiles under chicken fryers in kitchen area, and large areas of uneven floors (holes in concrete) in meat cutting room. Must replace tiles/repair floors to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observe damaged walls in locker room, and under left washbowl sink in ladies north employee restroom. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable, and to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1996035

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOODS INC · 4640 S HALSTED 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: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. TIGHTEN LOOSE WASHBOWL IN REAR UNISEX WASHROOM. REPLACE TANK COVER ON TOILET IN WOMEN BREAK ROOM WASHROOM.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989662

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOODS INC · 4640 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS IN DELI PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICERS IN DELI, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN, SAW AND GRINDER IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BREAK ROOM. REPAIR HAND DRYER IN LEFT CUSTOMER MEN WASHROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER ON 3-COMPARMENT SINK IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA. REDPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. TIGHTEN LOOSE WASHBOWL IN REAR UNISEX WASHROOM. REPLACE TANK COVER ON TOILET IN WOMEN BREAK ROOM WASHROOM. REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN MEN AND WOMEN NORTH WASHROOMS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REPLACE INOPERABLE THERMOMETER IN DAIRY DISPLAY CASE AND MISSING THERMOMETER IN LUNCHMEAT WALK-AROUND DISPLAY CASE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN GENERATOR ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955302

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOODS INC · 4640 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED(INVERTED) AFTER SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DO SO. MEAT SLICER ON AT DELI NEEDS CLEANING. MEAT SAW AND GRINDERS NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENTTO CLEAN ALL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD SHELVING AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE SEALED WITH A NON NON TOXIC PAINT OR SEALANT. WALK IN FREEZER DOOR DAMAGED AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES MISSING AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD CAPS AT BUTCHER PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1752190

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOODS INC · 4640 S HALSTED ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA WHILE PRODUCE WAS BEING HANDLED AND PACKAGED. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD AT MEAT PREP AREA BEHIND REAR SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REAIR/REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRESH MEAT DISPLAY SHELVES AND MEAT CASES ON SALES FLOOR OF MEAT JUICES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING OF REAR WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA(S) ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566669

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOODS INC · 4640 S HALSTED 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: NOTED A SOME DISPLAY SHELVING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH KICK PLATES ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1538105

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOODS INC · 4640 S HALSTED 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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS,SPILLS AND/OR LITTER: WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER, FRESH MEAT PREP COOLER, BAKER PREP ROOM AND STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE TO CORNERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WALLS DIRTY IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522876

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOODS INC · 4640 S HALSTED 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: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBIS: DAIRY,FRESH MEAT, FISH AND DELI. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DELI MEAT SLICERS. MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BAKERY TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS,SPILLS AND OR GREASE: INSIDE THE DAIRY COOLER, MEAT & FISH COOLER/PREP ROOMS AND IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE RECEIVING DOCK AREA TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE HOT HOLDING UNITS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE SHELING IN THE BAKERY TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497848

Location recorded for this inspection · FAIRPLAY FINER FOODS INC · 4640 S HALSTED 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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND FREEZER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN WALKIN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 LIGHT SHIELD OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER MILK AND, LIGHT SHIELD FALLING DOWN IN DELI PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR RECEIVING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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