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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571134
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Pass
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Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734399
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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE INSIDE FROZEN DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL,
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CHIPPING SURFACES IN DAIRY DISPLAY COOLERS, INSTRUCTED REPAINT OR REPLACE ALL SURFACES AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN,
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILE IN COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609578
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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE INSIDE FROZEN DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL,
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CHIPPING SURFACES IN DAIRY DISPLAY COOLERS, INSTRUCTED REPAINT OR REPLACE ALL SURFACES AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN,
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILE IN COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,
ComplaintFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609276
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 MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA AND INTERIOR PANELS, HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, AND SANITIZED, AND PROVIDE RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT BEING PROPER MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS, UNABLE TO CLOSE LID AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, CONTAINERS NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK UP AND ADD MORE GARBAGE CONTAINERS, TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE INSIDE FROZEN DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL,
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CHIPPING SURFACES IN DAIRY DISPLAY COOLERS, INSTRUCTED REPAINT OR REPLACE ALL SURFACES AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN,
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MEAT SMOKING AREA, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN STORAGE AREAS, AND MISSING FLOOR TILE IN MEAT MARKET AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILE IN COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SOME COOLERS WITHOUT COOLER THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLER,
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REAR STORAGE AREA BY OVERHEAD DOOR CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1576071
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561692
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
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER'S PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY WITH AN UNKNOWN FLAKY SEALANT/CHEMICAL COMPOUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY, NO PLUMBERS PUTTY OR REPLACE THE SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST RE GROUT SOME FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA, SOME IN BUTCHER'S PREP AREA AND SOME IN BAKERY PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561536
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
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN WITH BACON 8LBS AT 70.3-78.0F VALUED AT $100, RICE 32LBS AT 117.0F VALUED AT $80, RIBS 17LBS AT 125F VALUED AT $150, SAUSAGE 4LBS AT 81.5F VALUED AT $30, FISH 67LBS AT 74.4F-102.6F VALUED AT $500, EGG ROLL 13 LBS AT 84.2F VALUED AT $40, CABBAGE ROLL 36LBS 105.1F-106.2F VALUED AT $300, MASHED POTATOES 25LBS AT 117F-121F VALUED AT $20, CREAM OF MUSHROOM 13LBS AT 99.4F VALUED AT $50 .INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR HIGHER AND COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER COOLING METHODS SUCH AS MAINTAINING TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AS WELL AS USING ICE BATH OR BLAST CHILLER TO PROPERLY COOL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE OF $1270.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 215 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1561280 DATED ON JULY 16, 2015: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE, INSIDE MOP ROOM AND SOME IN PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ADDITIONAL AREAS NOTED WITH LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY: IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA ON THE WALLS, ON THE PIPES, AND UNDER SHELVING BY THE AREA CONTAINING VEGETABLES OVER 40 SMALL FLIES NOTED. ALSO NOTED LIVE ACTIVITY ON THE WALL AND CEILING OF THE BAKERY OVER 40 SMALL FLIES NOTED. OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT, 15 TO 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN PREP/COOKING AREA, OVER 40 FLIES IN BAKERY PREP AREA, OVER 100 FLIES IN SAUSAGE PREP AREA, 5 TO 10 FLIES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND OVER 40 FLIES IN DISPLAY AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A WATER HOSE IN A POT FULL OF WATER AND 60LBS BOILED EGGS VALUED AT $70. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE, DISCARD AND DENATURE. OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE DISPLAY CASE OF 100LBS OF PASTRIES VALUED AT $315. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCT, DISCARD AND DENATURE. TOTAL VALUE OF $385.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 160 LBS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED DOOR (LEFT) OF BREAD/PASTRY DISPLAY CABINET BY BAKERY DISPLAY AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE SMOKED MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER, DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.-------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD TILE BEHIND FRYER AND STOVE IN BAKERY PREP/BAKING AREA.------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WASHROOM FLOOR TILE AT ENTRANCE TO WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM IN REAR AREA--------MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BUTCHER'S PREP/SAUSAGE AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.-------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD TILE BEHIND FRYER AND STOVE IN BAKERY PREP/BAKING AREA.------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WASHROOM FLOOR TILE AT ENTRANCE TO WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM IN REAR AREA---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE PREP/ COOKING AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER AND MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB INSIDE PIEROGI/BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER.---------MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AND STAINED LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE SMOKE/PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN BUTCHER PREPARATION AREA AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK WITH HOLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER/MEAT PREP AREA AND IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (COLD) FOOT PEDAL AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT/BUTCHER PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT MOP ROOM. OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT VENILATION LOCATED IN THE SMOKE HOUSE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENILATION FOR STOVE AND OVEN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND IN MAIN FLOOR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS ON PREMISES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561280
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
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY ON TOP OF COUNTER IN DELI SERVICE AREA. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS: COOKED SMOKED HAM AT 69.8F, 67.4F, 68.2F, 69.1F, SMOKED TURKEY BREAST AT 59.8F, 58.7F, 60.6F, SAUSAGE AT 55.7F, 54.6F, SMOKED SALMON AT 50.2F, 49.8F, 51.2F AND SMOKED FISH AT 55.6F, 56.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT OF 50 POUNDS, TOTAL VALUE OF $300.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE, INSIDE MOP ROOM AND SOME IN PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAM, CHICKEN, PORK, SOUPS, SALADS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED DOOR (LEFT) OF BREAD/PASTRY DISPLAY CABINET BY BAKERY DISPLAY AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE SMOKED MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER, DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.-------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD TILE BEHIND FRYER AND STOVE IN BAKERY PREP/BAKING AREA.------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WASHROOM FLOOR TILE AT ENTRANCE TO WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM IN REAR AREA
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE SMOKED MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER AND MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB INSIDE PIEROGI/BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN BUTCHER PREPARATION AREA AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK WITH HOLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER/MEAT PREP AREA AND IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (COLD) FOOT PEDAL AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT/BUTCHER PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT MOP ROOM.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND IN MAIN FLOOR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS ON PREMISES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1471464
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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers, and walk in freezers in 1st floor, and 2nd floor, must properly date food items in walk in coolers, and walk in freezers in 1st floor, and 2nd floor.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced(1st floor, 2nd floor walk in coolers). Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood in 2nd floor storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning in bakery prep areas. Walk in freezers shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). bsmt storage shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in walk in coolers, walk in freezers in 1st floor, bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in bsmt storage areas, 2nd floor storage areas areas under shelving, pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, and in 2nd floor storage areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Missing ceiling tiles by walk in cooler in bsmt storage area, shall be provided.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided, broken light shield in kitchen prep area(1st floor)shall be provided. Light shields that were missing end caps shall be provided.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401668
Location recorded for this inspection · AVENUE FOOD MART · 6850 W BELMONT AVE
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
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401338
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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE HOT HOLDING STEAM UNIT AT DELI AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 105.6F. THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS USED TO STORE COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FISH,CHICKEN,CABBAGE,PORK,POTATOES ETC.. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS COOKED FISH,PORK,CHICKEN LEGS,CABBAGE ROLLS,POTATOES,SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGES ETC. INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (87.1F-99.0F) DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED 35#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $300.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 OR E-MAIL REQUEST TO [email protected] FOR TAG REMOVAL. ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAKERY FOOD PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS IN THE BAKERY FOOD PREP AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,SANITIZE.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, BASEMENT FLOOR AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN,BUTCHER,BAKERY AREAS INCLUDE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ALONG THE GROCERY AREAS AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR THE DELI AREAS.CEILING IN BUTCHER PREP AREA NOT CLEAN,BECOMING RUSTY.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FINISH.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WITH ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE BUTCHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS NEAR THE KITCHEN AND EMPLOYEE CLOTHING MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON SHELVINGS NEAR DRY STORED FOODS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329223
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
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, rear storage shelving that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood(1st floor, 2nd floor, and bsmt) shall be repaired, replaced/sealed).
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329211
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
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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed front entrance door not rodent proofed, door had 1/2 inch gap on left corner of door, and 1/4 inch gap on bottom of 2nd door, Citation issued 7-38-020.
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in deli walk in cooler, and bakery walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must dated and label food items in deli walk in cooler, reach in cooler, and bakery walk in cooler.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, rear storage shelving that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood(1st floor, 2nd floor, and bsmt) shall be repaired, replaced/sealed.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in deli prep area, bakery prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices),walk in cooler shelving/racks in dairy cooler need detailed cleaning, reach in cooler shelving, shelving, racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, and bsmt storage areas under pallets, shelving racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced, missing ceiling tiles in storage areas, 2nd floor storage areas, shall be provided, Walls that had holes gaps in bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in kitchen prep area, dairy walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep areas, coolers, and rear storage areas(1st floor, 2nd floor), shall be provided, light shields in prep areas need detailed cleaning.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in coolers that were missing fan guards, shall be provided, exhaust vents(ventilation in walk in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
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.
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