Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC on .
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Pass with Conditions
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Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620953
Location recorded for this inspection · RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC · 857 N WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (DELI MEATS SLICED,CHICKEN,CABBAGE,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ON 1ST & 2ND FL. MUST ELEVATE AND STORE ON SHELVING UNITS .
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS IN 2ND FL PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ON SALES FLOOR, WALK IN COOLERS ,2ND FL. DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN / DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD ON 2ND FL. PREP AREA.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN PLEXI-GLASS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT,MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON DELI DISPLAY UNITS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE WHITE BUILD UP ON FANGUARD COVERS IN 2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS & DIRT BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STANDING POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 2ND FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR FREEZER.
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Inspection history
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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620385
Location recorded for this inspection · RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC · 857 N WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CABBAGE,CHICKEN,SAUSAGE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE ,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN 1ST FL. DELI PREP AREA OBSERVED (2-TRAYS ) WITH RAW CHICHEN ACROSS THE BASIN OF SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TRAY AND KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND FL. HAND WASHING SINK SOAP DISPENSER NOT OPEARABLE SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION FOR HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )(COS)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 0.0 PPM'S AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED DISHES BEING WASHED WITH A SCRUBBER WITH SOAP AND RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACED ON DRAINBOARD TO DRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3.5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN -87.3F-123.8F.8LBS. COOKED FISH-114.3F.2LBS. COOKED RICE-102.0F.1LB. COOKED SAUSAGE-117.9F.3.5LBS. COOKED GRAVY-126.4F. IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND INSIDE OF DUMBWAITER PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.18LBS. $90.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. CUT WATERMELON-66.4F ON COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 10LBS. $8.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(CITATION ISSUED)
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT AND ON 2ND FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.ALSO APPX. 6 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES ON SALES FLOOR IN REAR BY COOLERS AND APPX. 12- OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/10/25 (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ON 1ST & 2ND FL. MUST ELEVATE AND STORE ON SHELVING UNITS .
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN / DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD ON 2ND FL. PREP AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE PAPER LINED ON SALES FLOOR DISPLAY SHELVES AND FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS IN 2ND FL PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ON SALES FLOOR, WALK IN COOLERS ,2ND FL. DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN PLEXI-GLASS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT,MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON DELI DISPLAY UNITS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE WHITE BUILD UP ON FANGUARD COVERS IN 2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS & DIRT BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STANDING POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607835
Location recorded for this inspection · RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC · 857 N WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE SHELVING IN THE THREE COMP SINK AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND ALSO LINING THE SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF BOXES AND OUT OF DATE ITEMS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTIALTION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR VIKRORIIA ANIKIIENKO (NEW CERTIFIED MANAGER PENDING) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587317
Location recorded for this inspection · RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC · 857 N WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BEEF AND PORK STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND JARS OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES STORED ON THE FLOORS IN THE AISLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL FOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO PROTECT FOOD FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586935
Location recorded for this inspection · RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC · 857 N WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, POTATOES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES: 10LBS OF BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS AT 84.7F AND 5LBS OF BAKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 91.2F INSIDE OF DELI HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT-HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED APPROX $53. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BEEF AND PORK STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND JARS OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES STORED ON THE FLOORS IN THE AISLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL FOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO PROTECT FOOD FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED, WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED OR CLEAN GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559399
Location recorded for this inspection · RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC · 857 N WESTERN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555602
Location recorded for this inspection · RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC · 857 N WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES, DELI MEAT) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 140 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE DELI, CORNER IN THE REAR NEAR THE DISPLAY COOLER WHERE POTATO SALADS ARE HELD, LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, AND CORNER OF THE DOCK AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE RAT IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" IN RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF REAR LOADING DOCK DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SALES FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH AREA, OFFICE AREA, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DISH AREA AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (DELI AREA AND SALES FLOOR FRONT AND BACK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED LEAKING CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POOLING WATER DOWNSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHTS ON THE CEILING NEAR THE PRODUCE AREA ON THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERITFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2550015
Location recorded for this inspection · RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC · 857 N WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES, DELI MEAT) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" IN RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF REAR LOADING DOCK DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DISH AREA AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (DELI AREA AND SALES FLOOR FRONT AND BACK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH AREA AND OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHTS ON THE CEILING NEAR THE PRODUCE AREA ON THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERITFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401253
Location recorded for this inspection · RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC · 857 N WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED MASHED POTATOES BEING HOT HELD IN DELI HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: MASHED POTATOES HELD AT 123.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $28. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT AT ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE STATED AREAS: COOKED PORK CHOPS HELD IN DELI DISPLAY CASE AT 74.1F AND COOKED FISH HELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 62.1-72.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21. NO ADDITIONAL CITATION.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CONTAINERS OF COOKIES AVAILABLE AT DELI COUNTER LABELED WITH ONLY NAME OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ALLERGEN INFORMATION BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN DELI AREA IN FRONT OF HOT HOLD SECTION COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLE ON TOILET IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN JOINTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2356504 ON 1/10/2020 NOT CORRECTED: "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY." INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CUSTOMERS IN STORE AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOT WEARING MASKS. PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REQUIRE ALL CUSTOMERS TO WEAR MASKS WHEN IN THE STORE. CITATION ISSUED. MUST APPEAR IN COURT.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356922
Location recorded for this inspection · RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC · 857 N WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF OIL, FRUIT, AND VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS SHOULD BE 6 INCHES OR ABOVE OFF THE FLOORS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES USED TO STORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AS WELL AS THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE STORAGE METHODS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WAEREWASHING AREA IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356504
Location recorded for this inspection · RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC · 857 N WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE REQUIRED KIT ITEMS(GLOVES,MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED COOKED RIBS AT 91.5 DEGREES F AND CHICKEN AT 96.3 DEGREES F., PORK PEROGI 104.3 DEGREE F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 135.F OR ABOVE. PIC IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 13 LBS VALUE OF$ 70.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF OIL, FRUIT, AND VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS SHOULD BE 6 INCHES OR ABOVE OFF THE FLOORS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES USED TO STORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AS WELL AS THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE STORAGE METHODS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OVERFLOWING TRASH AT THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH THE LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268450
Location recorded for this inspection · RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC · 857 N WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE REQUIRED KIT ITEMS(GLOVES,MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN THE 2ND FLOOR MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS ON HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED PORK AT 124.1F AND CHICKEN AT 109.7F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 135.F OR ABOVE. PIC IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 13 LBS VALUE OF$ 49.0. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED -COS
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR RECEIVING DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER SOLUTION CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PIC WENT RO BUY TEST STRIPS AND PROVIDE AT END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED-COS
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS NEAR TO WASHROOM AND IN FRONT ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT DISPLAY SHELVING AND REAR AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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How results compare in ZIP 60622
409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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