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EDGEWATER PRODUCE

5509 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60640

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for EDGEWATER PRODUCE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639847

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER PRODUCE · 5509 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, BUT NO MORE THAT 7 DAYS INSIDE THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH NO EXPIRATION DATES. PRODUCTS PREPARED DATES 7/8/26/7/11/2026. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621463

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER PRODUCE · 5509 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND AT DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE SAID UNIT/COOLER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607746

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER PRODUCE · 5509 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS IN DELI/MEAT SECTION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH DISPLAY SHELVES IN THE DISPLAY AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590404

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER PRODUCE · 5509 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590032

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER PRODUCE · 5509 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND INSIDE CHICKEN ROTISSERIE HOLDING UNIT.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES. OBSERVED ONE LIVE MOUSE INSIDE MILK CRATE AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN ON CONDENSING UNIT INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR MAIN WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM (BY THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA)

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569889

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER PRODUCE · 5509 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS LOCATED IN THE MEAT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TOR REPAIR CEILING TILES AND MAINTAINED THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561139

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER PRODUCE · 5509 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN DISPLAY AND BACK STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER ON. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEFT BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING WATER UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2538144

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER PRODUCE · 5509 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST REPLACE CLOGGED DRAI. HOSES AT FRONT DISPLAY PREP COOLER. REPLACE BROKEN RELEASE KNOB FROM INSIDE THE DOOR OF MEAT WALK-IN COOLER

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: NEED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12: MOLD ON CEILING INSIDE THE MEAT PREP WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534899

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER PRODUCE · 5509 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST REPLACE CLOGGED DRAI. HOSES AT FRONT DISPLAY PREP COOLER. REPLACE BROKEN RELEASE KNOB FROM INSIDE THE DOOR OF MEAT WALK-IN COOLER

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOLD ON CEILING INSIDE THE MEAT PREP WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2454093

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER PRODUCE · 5509 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315794

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER PRODUCE · 5509 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ON CASE OF APPLES IN WALK IN COOLER. APPLES WERE MOVED DURING INSPECTION. REPAIR CONDENSER SO THAT CONDENSATION DOES NOT DRIP. OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT OF STORE WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE OF TOP RIGHT SIDE AND FROZEN FOOD. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAULK ON SIDES AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE WRAPPING AREA WITH BLACK MILDEW. REMOVE AND RECAULK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUN CASE IN FRONT OF DELI MAD EOF PLEXIGLASS. PORTION OF PLEXIGLASS IS CRACKED AND BROKEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED FOR CARNITAS. MUST HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE AS TO HOW THESE POTS ARE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED EFFECTIVELY. MAINTAIN ON SITE

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNCLEAN AND DISATTACHED. CLEAN AND REPAIR VENT IN WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN OVEN IN ROOM WITH EXPOSED UTILITY LINES. MUST INSTALL DROP CEILING TO PROTECT COOKING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN REAR WALK IN COOLER WITH PRODUCE WITH BLACK MILDEW/MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES EXPIRED. RENEW AND KEEP FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES CURRENT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201162

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER PRODUCE · 5509 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2)(A)NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY TO BE IMPROPER INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER:-HAM 45.1F/46.4F, CORN BEEF 46.4F, CHICKEN 47.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $107.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11(A)(B)(C) NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH SPILLS AND DIRT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 NOTED DIRTY WALLS INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER BY THE DELI PREP AREA, DIRTY AND WET CEILINGS INSIDE THE SECOND PRODUCE COOLER, MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REPAIR ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

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