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1940 W 51ST ST · Chicago, IL 60609
Grocery Store
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for UNIVERSAL FRUIT MARKET on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSAL FRUIT MARKET · 1940 W 51ST ST
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Weak hot and cold water pressure at prep area hand washi sink. instructed to provide under city pressure.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSAL FRUIT MARKET · 1940 W 51ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PRODUCE COOLER AND THE DELI MEAT CASE TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER PALLETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSAL FRUIT MARKET · 1940 W 51ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE REAR 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR BUTCHER WALLS PEELING PAINT, INSTUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL, ALSO CEILING ABOVE MEAT COUNTER.OBSERVED THE REAR WAL-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATION LINE NOT MAINTAINED, MISSING PIPE LEAKING WATER INTO A BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 SMALL PROPANE TANKS IN REAR STORAGE OF STORE, AND 1 SMALL PROPANE TANK CONNECTED TO HEATING ELEMENT IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES 2 STORY BUILDING.
Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSAL FRUIT MARKET · 1940 W 51ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED SIDE STORAGE SHELVES, AND BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSAL FRUIT MARKET · 1940 W 51ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AT REAR, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT ELBOW OF MOP SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF STORE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AT ALL TIMES.
Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSAL FRUIT MARKET · 1940 W 51ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SOILED CHIP DISPLAY UNITS. REPLACE SAME. WORN SURFACES ON EXTERIOR CABINET OF EXPOSED HANDSINK. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSAL FRUIT MARKET · 1940 W 51ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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 SELL BY DATE ON PACKAGED SALSA,MEATS IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.REPAIR VENTILATION SWITCH FOR HOOD IN POOR REPAIR.
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. ORGANIZE STORAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM/CLUTTERED.
Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSAL FRUIT MARKET · 1940 W 51ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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. DEEP FREEZER IN REAR AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP,MUST DEFROST.
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. FOUND POP STORAGE SHELVING UNIT NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PRODUCE COOLER.
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. MUST REPAIR WALL ATTACHMENT AT REAR DOOR LEFT SIDE,LOOSE,IN POOR REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN AT HOOD NOT WORKING OVER STOVE,MUST REPAIR VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE.
Local context · Chicago
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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1121875.
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