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Inspection ID
2571134
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
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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 with Conditions
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Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531874
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE MEAT DEPT WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17-- OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13-- INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION SHOWS PROGRESS BUT VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2531398 DATED:09/15/2021 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS INSIDE CLUTTERED ELECTRICAL CLOSET NEAR THE KITCHEN AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT CORNER UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY AREA. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY REMOVED MENTIONED PEST ACTIVITY AND CLUTTERED ITEMS INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
ComplaintFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531398
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) (CHICKEN,POTATOES,FISH,PORK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK (BAKERY PREP AREA).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES .
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES; COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES AT 80 F-98 F,COOKED FISH AT 75 F-100 F,COOKED PORK AT 87 F-99 F,COOKED MEAT BALLS AT 119.1 F INSIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HIGHER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS)
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE EGG DISPLAY COOLER IN CUSTOMER AREA.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR DRY EAST DRY STORAGE AREA.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE DELI PREP AREA,KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREA, AND BAKERY PREP AREA ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS INSIDE CLUTTERED ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SCOOP IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE MEAT DEPT WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVES OF THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AND KITCHEN AND BAKERY STORAGE SHELFS AND ROLLING BAKING UTILITY CARTS ALSO, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS AND STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN AND PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND UTILITY CARTS ALSO,IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES SERVING CUSTOMERS WITHOUT A FACE COVERING WHILE INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN WHILE INDOORS,REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION.CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.(COS=CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION).(SEE COMMENTS).
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366840
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL ACCESSIBLE AND ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TOILET RECEPTACLES INSIDE WASHROOMS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366440
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL ACCESSIBLE AND ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOM.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND AROUND PALLETS INSIDE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE ELECTRICAL/STORAGE ROOM IN SECOND FLOOR AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, OVENS AND MIXERS IN BAKERY PREP/COOKING AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD STORAGE AND BINS IN BAKERY PREP AREA AND IN KITCHEN AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METERED HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK BOTH FIRST FLOOR EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. METERED FAUCET SHOULD STAY ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TOILET RECEPTACLES INSIDE WASHROOMS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND ATTACHMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION (BETWEEN KITCHEN HOODS) IN MAIN KITCHEN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA AROUND AND BEHIND OVEN, FLOORS INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM BEHIND KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOORS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS BY PREP/COOKING AREA (BY COOKING EQUIPMENT) AND FLOORS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, CONDENSER FAN COVER, CEILING AND PIPES WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (MAIN KITCHEN).
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304008
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303322
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300898
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CRATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED. WAS GRANTED EXTENTION -SEE REPORT #2240372 DATED 11/19/2018
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATIONS ISSUED. WAS GRANTED EXTENTION SEE REPORT #2240372 DATED 11/19/2018
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: COLD FOODS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES.OBSERVED COLD HOME MADE SOUPS SUCH AS TRIPE,KIDNEY BEAN,BARLEY,SORREL AND TOMATO SOUPS BEING HELD AT TEMPERATURES OF 45F-47F.FOOD VOLUTARILY DISTROYED AND DENATURED WAS 111LBS--PRICE $305.00 INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER NOT HOLDING SOUPS AT 40 F AND BELOW.TAGGED COOLER( SEE ABOVE). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICES ON MOP SINKS INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICES ON MOP SINKS. CORE VIOLATION
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CORE VIOLATION #51 OF NOT PUTTING BACK-FLOW DEVICES ON THE MOP SINK STILL NOT INSTALLED ON MOP SINKS-SEE REPORT #2240372,DATED 11/19/2018. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240372
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CRATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICES ON MOP SINKS INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICES ON MOP SINKS. CORE VIOLATION
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER FOOD PREP TABLES DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FOOD PREP TABLES. OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071936
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
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: CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP /KITCHEN AREA . MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING PANEL ABOVE THE ICE MAKER. MUST REPLACE PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE REST OF THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071555
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. ICE MAKER UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENT SURFACES WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF THE ICE MAKER AND DO NOT USE UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOF WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1950382 DATED 8/15/16. #30- COOKED PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN PREP COOLER NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. #34-STANDING WATER IN PREP AREAS ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL BUCKETS WITH FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP /KITCHEN AREA . MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FILTER IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN IN THE BAKERY DEPT, WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING PANEL ABOVE TE ICE MAKER. MUST REPLACE PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT BULB AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH PREPARED READY TO EAT SOUP. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AND REPLACED MISSING LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE REST OF THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950382
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
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: FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN PREP COOLER NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUSTY VENTS ABOVE BAKING OVEN, IN BAKERY AREA, AND FAN GUARDS IN PRODUCE COOLER NOT CLEAN, BY DRY STORAGE AREA, AND EXTERIOR DOOR IN SMOKE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES,
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER IN PREP AREAS ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILE IN STORAGE BY OFFICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, WALL IN SMOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60634
254 of 327 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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