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RIO VALLEY MARKET

3307 W 63RD ST · Chicago, IL 60629

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for RIO VALLEY MARKET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640681

Location recorded for this inspection · RIO VALLEY MARKET · 3307 W 63RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION).

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN ROTISSERIE/HOT FOOD DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO USE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER FOR INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR IN DAIRY AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307474

Location recorded for this inspection · RIO VALLEY MARKET · 3307 W 63RD 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: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE FRESH MEAT COUNTER THEY HAVE SOME GREASE BUILDUP AND ARE SLIPPERY.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307296

Location recorded for this inspection · RIO VALLEY MARKET · 3307 W 63RD 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: THE HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZED HAS ICE BUILDUP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEED SOME CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369751

Location recorded for this inspection · RIO VALLEY MARKET · 3307 W 63RD 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: UNFINISHED SECTIONS OF FLOOR ON SALES FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR/FINISH SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1354044

Location recorded for this inspection · RIO VALLEY MARKET · 3307 W 63RD ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN DELI PREP AREA AND HOT HOLDING PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINED, PLUMBING NOT CONNECTED UNDERNEATH CAUSING WATER TO ACCUMULATE ON FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO DEFROST FRONT 2 DOOR ICE CREAM FREEZER. CLEAN ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS.CLEAN REAR PREP AREA FILTERS. CLEAN FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT ICE(BAG) FREEZER, REAR STOCK RETURN AREA(BROKEN SODA).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS REAR MEAT SECTION. REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS IN HOOD AREAS (2 LIGHTS OUT). RE-ATTACH LIGHT SHIELD IN MILK COOLER( FALLING)REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR COOKING AREA.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151293

Location recorded for this inspection · RIO VALLEY MARKET · 3307 W 63RD 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 DEFROST FRONT 2 DOOR ICE CREAM FREEZER. CLEAN ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS.CLEAN REAR PREP AREA FILTERS. CLEAN FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT ICE(BAG) FREEZER, REAR STOCK RETURN AREA(BROKEN SODA).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS REAR MEAT SECTION. REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS IN HOOD AREAS (2 LIGHTS OUT). RE-ATTACH LIGHT SHIELD IN MILK COOLER( FALLING)REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR COOKING AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NEED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227492

Location recorded for this inspection · RIO VALLEY MARKET · 3307 W 63RD 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: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER/WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN ALL SERVICE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK IN MEAT, HANDSINK IN PRODUCE AND MEAT BACKROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227400

Location recorded for this inspection · RIO VALLEY MARKET · 3307 W 63RD 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: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER/WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN ALL SERVICE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK IN MEAT, HANDSINK IN PRODUCE AND MEAT BACKROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
577566

Location recorded for this inspection · RIO VALLEY MARKET · 3307 W 63RD ST

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

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
577540

Location recorded for this inspection · RIO VALLEY MARKET · 3307 W 63RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-27-11 REPT#533208 INSP#389. #32 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REPAIR. #34 FLOORS TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR IN MEAT CASE. #35 WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. #38 DRAIN IN MEAT DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.

  • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP, ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
533208

Location recorded for this inspection · RIO VALLEY MARKET · 3307 W 63RD 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REPAIR. LID NOT SECURE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP. MEAT PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD-UP. PRODUCE PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 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 AT FRESH MEAT COUNTER IN NEED OF REPAIR. WATER POOLING UNDER OLD TILES. REMOVE AND REPLACE TILES. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 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. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS THROUGHOUT. MUST INSTALL IN DELI, MEAT, PRODUCE AND REAR AREAS.

  • 38

    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. 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. DRAIN IN MEAT COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
285044

Location recorded for this inspection · RIO VALLEY MARKET · 3307 W 63RD 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE STARTING TO RUST. INSTD. TO PAINT THEM.

  • 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. THE FILTERS UNDER THE HOODS IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ALSO THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME

  • 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. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER AND PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CHANGE THE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

  • 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. THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOODS THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME.

  • 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. THE UNINAL IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

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262 of 330 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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