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LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST

1714 W 18TH ST · Chicago, IL 60608

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625505

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST · 1714 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES AND TOUCHING THE THE GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CONTAMINATING THEM. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT THE BASE AND ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: VENT COVER MISSING FROM UPPER WALL IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER BY THE LIQUOR STOCK. DAMAGED CEILING AND HOLES IN THAT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625205

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST · 1714 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK). INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, SERVED, AND OFFERED FOR SALE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WEARING GLOVES, TOUCHING GARBAGE CAN, WAS ABOUT TO HANDLE SOME MEAT WHEN HE WAS INSTRUCTED TO WASH HIS HANDS. HE THEN WET HIS HANDS AND GRABBED SOME GLOVES. HE WAS THEN INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD OF THE GLOVES AND PROPERLY WASH HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE/AFTER WEARING GLOVES, TOUCHING GARBAGE CAN, BODY, PHONE, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING DEVICES IN THE WOMEN/MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF THE MIDDLE STORAGE AREA AND 20 IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES AND TOUCHING THE THE GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CONTAMINATING THEM. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT THE BASE AND ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: VENT COVER MISSING FROM UPPER WALL IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER BY THE LIQUOR STOCK. DAMAGED CEILING AND HOLES IN THAT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617259

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST · 1714 W 18TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616954

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST · 1714 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK). INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, SERVED, AND OFFERED FOR SALE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: FOOD HANDLE ON SITE CUTTING/HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD (SLICED ONIONS) AND DIDN'T WASH HIS HANDS BEFORE STARTING THE TASK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, USING GLOVES, TOUCHING THE BODY, ETC. PIC DISCARDED OF ONIONS. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT USING GLOVES, INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS ON THE PREMISES. TEMPERATURE RANGES FROM 58.8-60.6 F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES PER CITY CODE. PRIORITY 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS, AND SINKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2608543 DATED 12/05/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -#57. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608543

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST · 1714 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT (MEET DISPLAY COOLERS). INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607630

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST · 1714 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-102.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK)) HAS BEEN OFFERED FOR SALE . INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, SERVED AND OFFERED FOR SALE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, SABINO MARTINEZ, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 40 MINUTES THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT (MEET DISPLAY COOLERS). INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2585968, DATE: 11/29/2023, NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION # 44: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATE OFF FLOOR. VIOLATION #47:4-501.11 OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION #55: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. VIOLATION #55: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585968

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST · 1714 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SALT NOT COVERED UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED BOXES OF TORTILLAS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICERS, PREP TABLES, DISPLAY COOLERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP INSIDE COOLERS AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568752

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST · 1714 W 18TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568606

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST · 1714 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE BUTCHER/DELI FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN AT LEAST 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568313

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST · 1714 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE BUTCHER/DELI FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN AT LEAST 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF COCKROACHES ON SITE; OBSERVED ABOUT 1 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567058

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST · 1714 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICHARRON WITH MEAT, AND RAW MEATS/DELI MEATS) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AND POSTED ALONG WITH THE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: 3-101.11 OBSERVED RANCID TCS FOODS IN MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS, ABOUT 5 LBS OF RANCID DELI MEAT HAM IN THE REACH IN COOLER, A PACKAGED OF RANCID PORK SAUSAGES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, ABOUT 2 LBS OF RANCID MEAT INSIDE OF AN UNPLUGGED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW TCS FOODS TO GO RANCID AND ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY DISCARD TCS FOODS ON THE EXPIRATION DATES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-40-050(A).

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: 3-306.13(A) OBSERVED A TRAY OF CHICARRON WITH MEAT ON TOP OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTANMINATION FROM THE CUSTOMERS OR PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MEAT SLICERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE DELI MEAT FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED LARGE POTS WITH OLD OIL AND FOOD INSIDE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT, IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LBS OF RAW MEAT ON A PREP TABLE AT 66F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF CHICARRON WITH MEAT AT 56F, ABOUT 25 DOZEN OF RAW EGGS AT 48F, AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF COCKROACHES ON SITE; OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE COCKROACHES CLIMBING ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT BY THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE DELI FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 3 LIVE SMALL ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (FOOD TRAYS) IN THE MEAT DELI FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE ROACHES IN VARIOUS CRACKS AND CREVICES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND VARIOUS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED FACILITY RE-USING CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS AT MOST LOWER SHELVES, INSIDE THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE REACH IN COOLER, AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD, AND DO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE EQUIPMENT (POTS) ON SITE AND TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE FACILITY WASHES RINSES AND SANITIZES LARGE EQUIPMENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER (BOTTOM UNITS) WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALL AROUND THE UNITS AND IN THE CRACKS AND CREVICES OF THE BOTTOM UNITS, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE SHELVES INSIDE THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, CUSTOMER GROCERY AREA ON SHELVES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2498041

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST · 1714 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NO WIPING CLOTHS WITH SANITIZER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE KNIVES, MEAT GRINDER AND MEAT SLICER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE FAUCET OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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