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THREE STARS FOOD MARKET

252-54 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60612

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THREE STARS FOOD MARKET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2607441

Location recorded for this inspection · THREE STARS FOOD MARKET · 252-54 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA LEAKING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

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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
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2576587

Location recorded for this inspection · THREE STARS FOOD MARKET · 252-54 N KEDZIE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2576267

Location recorded for this inspection · THREE STARS FOOD MARKET · 252-54 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE SUPPLIED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING PROVISION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN REAR DRY STORAGE/PREP AREA NEAR BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO FILL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2386230

Location recorded for this inspection · THREE STARS FOOD MARKET · 252-54 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS (7, 6, AND 3) AND A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2311342

Location recorded for this inspection · THREE STARS FOOD MARKET · 252-54 N KEDZIE 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 DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (TURKEY, ROAST BEEF, LETTUCE, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DIS;POSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO MEWTAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE CUTTING BOARD AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE EDGES OF THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1960658

Location recorded for this inspection · THREE STARS FOOD MARKET · 252-54 N KEDZIE 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: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE SIDE OF THE WASHBOWL TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE THICK ICE BUILD UP FROM ALL OF THE REACH/WALK IN FREEZERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLBASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE DAMAGED AND MISSINGG FLOOR TILES TO THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE STORE. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE REAR/FRONT OF THE STORE. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE CEILING, AROUND/BEHIND THE SINKS AND FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH MACHINE AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOPSINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1953966

Location recorded for this inspection · THREE STARS FOOD MARKET · 252-54 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 8 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 10 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE WALLS, CONDUITS AND ELECTRICAL CORD. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE SIDE OF THE WASHBOWL TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE THICK ICE BUILD UP FROM ALL OF THE REACH/WALK IN FREEZERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLBASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE DAMAGED AND MISSINGG FLOOR TILES TO THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE STORE. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE REAR/FRONT OF THE STORE. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE CEILING, AROUND/BEHIND THE SINKS AND FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH MACHINE AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOPSINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1445379

Location recorded for this inspection · THREE STARS FOOD MARKET · 252-54 N KEDZIE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ITALIAN BEEF AT 190.2F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MOZZARELLA STICKS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN A CONTAINER WHICH CAN BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED OR IN A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. OBSERVED RAW WOOD AND UNPAINTED DRYWALL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL ALL SURFACES SO THAT THEY ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DELI PREP COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OVER ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1445371

Location recorded for this inspection · THREE STARS FOOD MARKET · 252-54 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    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 FOOD PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, AND WASHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MOZZARELLA STICKS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN A CONTAINER WHICH CAN BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED OR IN A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. OBSERVED RAW WOOD AND UNPAINTED DRYWALL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL ALL SURFACES SO THAT THEY ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DELI PREP COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBROAGE CONDITIONS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OVER ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

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