Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EL PROGRESO on .
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Inspection ID
2585289
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PROGRESO · 3937 W 31ST ST
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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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Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566920
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PROGRESO · 3937 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT SALES AREA OF FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON INTERIOR OF COOLER DOORS THROUGHOUT SALES FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
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Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566462
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PROGRESO · 3937 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RAW MEAT WAS BEING PREPARED(BREADED). THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MARIO DE LEON, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX HALFWAY THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISON AT HANDSINK IN MEAT CUTTING(BUTCHER) AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY AS FOLLOWS; (AT END OF CANNED GOODS AISLE NEXT TO BLACK BEAN DISPLAY, ON THE SIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN AISLE WITH POTATO CHIPS, NEXT TO DISPLAY OF COCA-COLA 12 PACKS, UNDERNEATH SHELF IN BUTCHERING AREA). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT SALES AREA OF FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON INTERIOR OF COOLER DOORS THROUGHOUT SALES FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2402097 DATED: 10/07/2020 NOT CORRECTED; #50 OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK IN REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS PIPING LEADING TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #53 OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55 OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AND LARGE HOLES LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREMISE CEILING INCLUDING GROCERY AREA, SALES FLOOR, LIQUOR STORAGE AND ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL LISTED ITEMS ABOVE INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2402097
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PROGRESO · 3937 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK IN REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS PIPING LEADING TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND LARGE HOLES LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREMISE CEILING INCLUDING GROCERY AREA, SALES FLOOR, LIQUOR STORAGE AND ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER MIXED WITH BLOOD FROM RAW MEATS IN VARIOUS SECTIONS OF WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA DRY AND FREE FROM FOOD DEBRIS).
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293949
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PROGRESO · 3937 W 31ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SLICING DELI MEATS). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MISSING SUPPLIES LISTED ON PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
8
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AFTER CHANGING TASKS, AND PRIOR TO PREPARING MEAT FOR CUSTOMER ORDERS. INSTD TO PROPERLY CLEAN HANDS IN A HANDWASHING SINK OR APPROVED AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING FACILITY. HANDS MAY NOT BE CLEANED IN A SINK USED FOR FOOD PROPERARATION OR WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OPENED PACKAGES OF DELIE MEATS AND CHEESES NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS OR AN APPROVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN MEATS IN EMPTY BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD ON PROPER THAWING TECHNIQUES (UNDER RUNNING WATER, OR REFRIGERATION, ETC).
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS SECTIONS OF WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY (PROPERLY DRY AFTER CLEANING).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184866
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PROGRESO · 3937 W 31ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK COOLER DOOR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRINDER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AND ICE FROM ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER ON DISPLAY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A CEILING AND WALLS IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FOR BAGGED ICE PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FRONT BEER WALK IN COOLER , UNDER DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184701
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PROGRESO · 3937 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WOOD LEDGE AND A DEAD DECAYED RODENT IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND ON LEDGE OF DISPLAY SHELF NEAR BLEACH.APPX.5-7 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD RODENT,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/13/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND REAR PREP AREA IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK COOLER DOOR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRINDER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AND ICE FROM ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER ON DISPLAY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A CEILING AND WALLS IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FOR BAGGED ICE PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FRONT BEER WALK IN COOLER , UNDER DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184557
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PROGRESO · 3937 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WOOD LEDGE AND A DEAD DECAYED RODENT IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND ON LEDGE OF DISPLAY SHELF NEAR BLEACH.APPX.5-7 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD RODENT,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/13/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND REAR PREP AREA IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK COOLER DOOR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRINDER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AND ICE FROM ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER ON DISPLAY.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP OVER FLOWING FROM THE TOP OF THE LID WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND A FOUL SMELLING ODOR AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR AND REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP AND ABOVE RIM INTO FAR RIGHT AND LEFT SINK BASIN WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030C)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FRONT BEER WALK IN COOLER , UNDER DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A CEILING AND WALLS IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FOR BAGGED ICE PREP AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088770
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PROGRESO · 3937 W 31ST 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: FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT DRY FREE FROM STANDING WATER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT KITCHEN PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS NEED AT FRONT REACH IN DAIRY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937452
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PROGRESO · 3937 W 31ST ST
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: PREMISES IS BAGGING ICE, MUST PROVIDE LABELS WHICH STATE: THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT, THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS AND INGREDIENTS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR. PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN REAR WALK-IN BEER COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, ICE SCOOP AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, AND ALL COOLER INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS ON SALES FLOOR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST KEEP STAIRS LEADING TO AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT CLEAN AND DRY(PUDDLES OF WATER FOUND IN SEVERAL AREAS).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RE-PAINT WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSIL PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932701
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PROGRESO · 3937 W 31ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MIDDLE SECTION OF 5-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 46.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND CONTACT REPAIRMAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: LIQUID YOGURT-54.1F, SOUR CREAM-51.2F, LUNCH MEATS-47.8F, SOUR CREAM-48.4F. ALL PRODUCTS (150LB VALUED AT $451.58) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE DISPOSAL AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED GREASE FOUND ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE LID AND ON THE WALL NEAR RECEPTACLE. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NEED TO KEEP LID(S) ON DUMPSTER(S) CLOSED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT# NOT CORRECTED: -32-OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USES AS SHELF LINING IN THE CANNED GOODS AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-34- OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -35- OBSERVED THE CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT OVER THE MEAT PACKAGING AREA LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT, MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS THRU OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-41- OBSERVED STOCK (CANNED GOODS) UNDER THE SHELFS IN THE CANNED GOODS AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND. OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREMISES IS BAGGING ICE, AS WELL AS, PACKAGING UP VARIOUS SPICES ON SALES FLOOR, MUST PROVIDE LABELS WHICH STATE: THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT, THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS AND INGREDIENTS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPT. FOUND WITH DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACE, MUST EITHER CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL TRACES OF BACTERIA(BLOOD), USE THE OTHER SIDE IF NOT IN SAME CONDITION, OR REPLACE WITH NEW CUTTING BOARDS. REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR. PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN REAR WALK-IN BEER COOLER. UNCOVERED FOODS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS, NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ICE SCOOP AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, POP DISPLAY SHELVES, AND ALL COOLER INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS ON SALES FLOOR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST KEEP STAIRS LEADING TO AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT CLEAN AND DRY(PUDDLES OF WATER FOUND IN SEVERAL AREAS).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RE-PAINT WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE STOCK STORED NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSIL PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566711
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PROGRESO · 3937 W 31ST ST
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: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USES AS SHELF LINING IN THE CANNED GOODS AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT OVER THE MEAT PACKAGING AREA LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT, MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS THRU OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STOCK (CANNED GOODS) UNDER THE SHELFS IN THE CANNED GOODS AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND. OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60623
280 of 341 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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