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FINEST FOOD BASKET INC

6100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · Chicago, IL 60637

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FINEST FOOD BASKET INC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2366509

Location recorded for this inspection · FINEST FOOD BASKET INC · 6100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1975424

Location recorded for this inspection · FINEST FOOD BASKET INC · 6100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1937375

Location recorded for this inspection · FINEST FOOD BASKET INC · 6100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN REFRIGERATION UNITS, SINKS,THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND PREP SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS ON THE SALES FLOOR AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AND EXCESSIVE GREASE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386030

Location recorded for this inspection · FINEST FOOD BASKET INC · 6100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments:MUST SEAL WALL ALONG ALL SIDES TO BE TIGHT FITTING IN REAR SLEEPING AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,SINK STOPPERS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386001

Location recorded for this inspection · FINEST FOOD BASKET INC · 6100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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 APPX.60 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR UNDER CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,ON LEDGES OF SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE,ON WINDOW SILLS AND FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,REAR SLEEPING AREA ALONG WALLS .ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/11/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1493617 8/14/14 NOT CORRECTED #33-OBSERVED THE BOXED FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE ICE,INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.#34-OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR NOT COVERD/SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO TILE.#40-OBSERVED REAR COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MILK REACH IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLE IN PREP AND SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,MICROWAVE,MEAT SLICER,INTERIOR BASIN OF MOP SINK AND 3- COMP SINK,CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND POP COOLER,SEAL WALL ALONG ALL SIDES TO BE TIGHT FITTING IN REAR SLEEPING AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,SINK STOPPERS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER(CRATES,TIRES,BOXES) FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1493617

Location recorded for this inspection · FINEST FOOD BASKET INC · 6100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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: OBSERVED THE BOX FREEZERS REAR STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR NOT COVERED/SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO TILE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1360207

Location recorded for this inspection · FINEST FOOD BASKET INC · 6100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. (GROUND BEEF,ITALIAN BEEF)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENING ALONG THE TOP OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1319657

Location recorded for this inspection · FINEST FOOD BASKET INC · 6100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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: MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENING ALONG THE TOP OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1319646

Location recorded for this inspection · FINEST FOOD BASKET INC · 6100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.(PICKING UP ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR) MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND KEEP ADEQUATE HYGIENIC PRACTICES AT ALL TIMES. ALSO NOTED COPY MACHINE CONNECTED AND STORED ON TOP OF THE HAND SINK BLOCKING ACCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE COPIER TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND COOLERS,ALONG WALLS,ON SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENING ALONG THE TOP OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS,SHELVES,WINDOW SILLS,COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE,DUST AND DIRT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
657276

Location recorded for this inspection · FINEST FOOD BASKET INC · 6100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN UNDER AROUND PREP TABLES AND SHELVES.

  • 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 ALL MISSING BROKEN FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AND OR LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR.

  • 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.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
657266

Location recorded for this inspection · FINEST FOOD BASKET INC · 6100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP ON TOP OF SAID DOOR, MIDDLE OF FRONT DOOR, AND BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN. FOUND 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER WASHBOWL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SCATTERED BETWEEN MILK CRATES AND PALLETS AT REAR PREP AREA/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. 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. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER COMPRESSORS, FOOD AISLES RACKS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, TOILET, SMALL DEEP FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, REMOVING ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR. ALSO, REPLACE ALL MISSING BROKEN FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT REAR PREP, STORAGE, AND TOILET ROOM TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AND OR LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 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: REMOVE UNSUED ITEMS FROM REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FRONT FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
545454

Location recorded for this inspection · FINEST FOOD BASKET INC · 6100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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: DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL SMALL OPENING AROUND HANDLE TO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE TOP OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER COMPRESSORS, FOOD AISLES RACKS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, TOILET, SMALL DEEP FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, REMOVING ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR. ALSO, REPLACE ALL MISSING BROKEN FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT REAR PREP, STORAGE, AND TOILET ROOM TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT AND REAR, CLEAN DUSTY CEILING AND WALLS, CLEAN CEILING PANELS WITH STAINS/SPLATTERS, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT AND REAR. CLEAN WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE STAINS AND FOOD SPLATTERS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AND OR LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LAEKS AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 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: REMOVE UNSUED ITEMS FROM REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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172 of 213 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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  • S & K FOOD MART & RESTAURANT400 E 61ST ST · Chicago, IL 60637Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • S & K FOOD MART & RESTAURANT400 E 61ST ST · Chicago, IL 60637Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1119505.

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