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FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789

4620 S DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60609

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574377

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561408

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: UNABLE TO PRODUCE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS OF THE MEAT PROCESSING AREA AND PRODUCE AREA; CLEAN FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. (SINKS, TOILETS, FLOOR)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS OF THE MEAT PROCESSING ROOM AND IN THE WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES (EXCLUDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS) MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365282

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN SHELVES ON DISPLAY FLOOR WHERE DOG FOOD IS KEPT, OF SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STALL OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT FRONT OF STORE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AND UNDER SHELVING OF WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS OF DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR IN DELI AND BAKE GOODS AREAS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293881

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN 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
2283137

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282751

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE WAREHOUSE ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102239

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE

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 BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER OFF DOCK. ALSO, REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM SAID FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVE AND CONTACT SURFACES IN BAKERY/DELI AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE; BAKERY/DELI AREA, AND DOCK. MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, CHEMICAL ROOM, AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER OFF DOCK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD IN BAKERY/DELI AREA. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS OFF DOCK. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING IN MENS TOILET ROOM OFF DOCK. SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN MANAGERS OFFICE. OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS OF WATER HANGING FROM THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY/DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHTS SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR TOILET ROOMS. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BAKERY/DELI, ELECTRICAL ROOM, DAIRY COOLER AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN 1-COMP & 3-COMP SINK IN BAKERY/DELI AREA. REPAIR LEAKY CONDENSER FAN IN WALK IN DAIRY COOLER OFF DOCK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM STORAGE RACKS IN BAKERY/DELI PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955411

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE

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: METAL PLATE AT BASE OF BAKING PROOFER COMING OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT PLATE BACK ON.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES NEED CLEANING INSIDE DELI COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BAKERY FREEZER FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES ALSO NOTED GREASE ON FLOOR NEXT TO ROTISSERIE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AT REAR WAREHOUSE NEED TO BE PAINTED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: AT REAR WAREHOUSE NOTED CLUTTER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751741

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE

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: REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE OF DEEP FRYER IN DELI PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN DELI PREP ROOM OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS THROUGHOUT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ALONG WALL BEHIND BALER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL OF FOOD SPLATTER IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532954

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE

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: NOTED ICE BUILD UP ON THE WALL AND WATER LINES INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE REAR TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF BAKERY AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501655

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497714

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST #789 · 4620 S DAMEN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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 1272529.

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