Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640906
Location recorded for this inspection · INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC · 4556 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found 10 lbs of cooked chicken and pork held at 54.3f, in front prep cooler, instructed manager to keep all cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $50.
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Front prep cooler air temperature at 55.3f, cooler is used to hold cooked meats, instructed to keep all coolers' temperature at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request when repaired.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: No grease trap provided to basement's 3-comp sink, instructed to install.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136041
Location recorded for this inspection · INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC · 4556 S ASHLAND 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 approximately 2-3 large, black flies on sales floor, and 14-15 in basement prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed several large and small holes in ceiling above rear prep (and dish) area on the main floor. Observed missing/damaged wall tile along the bottom of the corner near stairs of basement prep area. Must repair all holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed leak from right faucet on 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Observed small leak from pipe below hand sink in basement prep area. Must repair and maintain all.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989628
Location recorded for this inspection · INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC · 4556 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN TAQUERIA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SURFACES UNDER STEAM TABLE AND SHELVING UNITS IN TAQUERIA, KNIFE RACK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AND CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NEAR TAQUERIA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON LEFT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989302
Location recorded for this inspection · INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC · 4556 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN MEAT PREP AREA PREPARING RAW MEAT AND COOKED READY TO EAT CARNITAS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. HAND MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN HANDLING RAW MEAT AND READY TO EAT FOOD. HANDS MUST BE WASHED PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED, BEFORE AND AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN TAQUERIA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SURFACES UNDER STEAM TABLE AND SHELVING UNITS IN TAQUERIA, KNIFE RACK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AND CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NEAR TAQUERIA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON LEFT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932512
Location recorded for this inspection · INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC · 4556 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR GRILL AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751634
Location recorded for this inspection · INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC · 4556 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT MEAT PREP AREA, STORE CLEAN AFTER USE. CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIFE RACK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT REAR COOK LINE, FRONT MEAT PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR GRILL AREA.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527291
Location recorded for this inspection · INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC · 4556 S ASHLAND 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: NOTED THE SLIDING DOORS ON THE DELI COUNTER COOLER AND ON THE DISPLAY CASE FOR THE CHICHARRON IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH DISPLAY REAR POP COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS, ALSO FLOOR IN THE DELI AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE IN THE TOILET ROOM UNDERNEATH THE SINK.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE REAR HAND SINK, AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO AT THE BOTTOM MIDDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512624
Location recorded for this inspection · INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC · 4556 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL AT THE TAQUERIA UNDER THE TV PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-SEAL. ALSO NEED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI IN THE RESTROOM ON THE WALLS AND CEILING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLE LEAKING AT THE BASE OF SPRAYER CONNETION WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501813
Location recorded for this inspection · INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC · 4556 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL AT TAQUERIA UNDER TV PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RESEAL. ALSO NEED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI IN THE RESTROOM ON THE WALLS AND CEILING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLE LEAKING HOT WATER AT BASE OF SPRAYER CONNECTION WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1152078
Location recorded for this inspection · INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC · 4556 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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: OBSERVED MEAT COOLER DOORS FIVE WITH CRACKED GLASS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR COOKING AREA HAND SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN TACO PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1152066
Location recorded for this inspection · INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC · 4556 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR TACO PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME IS 60.9*F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD COOKED MONDAY 3/31/14 HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT UNDER COUNTER COOLER IN REAR TACO PREP AREA, TODAY 4/4/14. OBSERVED PRE-COOKED PEPPERS/STUFFED WITH CHEESE AT 61.7*F, PRECOOKED GROUND BEEF WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS AT 62.6*F, PRE COOKED PEPPERS IN OIL AT 62.7*F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION MANAGER DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF 20LBS PEPPER W/CHEESE, VALUE $60.00, 2LBS. GROUND BEEF VALUE $20.00, AND 2LBS PEPPERS IN OIL VALUE $ 20.00 TOTAL LBS 24, TOTAL VALUE $100.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT COOLER DOORS FIVE WITH CRACKED GLASS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR COOKING AREA HAND SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN TACO PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227919
Location recorded for this inspection · INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC · 4556 S ASHLAND 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: WALK IN COOLER 1ST FLOOR HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT HANDSINK FAUCET IN FRONT COUNTER AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1290235
Location recorded for this inspection · INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC · 4556 S ASHLAND 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: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS (SALES AREA, AND REAR) STAINED AND DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60609
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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