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GROCERY BASKET

351 E 103RD ST · Chicago, IL 60628

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GROCERY BASKET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2641868

Location recorded for this inspection · GROCERY BASKET · 351 E 103RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE LINING ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS WITH BLOOD STAINS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE AND MAINTAIN LININGS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND A LEAK AT THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA WITH MOLD LOOKING STAINS, DIRT AND BLOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

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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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
670346

Location recorded for this inspection · GROCERY BASKET · 351 E 103RD ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 545796 ON 2-2-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (24)DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA HAS A LEAKY GREASE TRAP AND TWO GARDEN HOSES INSTALLED IN PLACE OF PROPER FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT GREASE TRAP,REMOVE GARDEN HOSES AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE FAUCETS TO ALLOW MULTI USE ITEMS TO BE PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,TABLES AND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED PREP KITCHEN OR REMOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP COOLER,ON SALES FLOOR IN PRODUCE AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST,DIRT AND ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREAS. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOMS AND REPAINT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE SALES FLOOR.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT UPPER LEVEL WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER MEAT PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MOP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREAS AND IN UPPER LEVEL STORAGE ROOMS. MUST DISCARD UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
545796

Location recorded for this inspection · GROCERY BASKET · 351 E 103RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA LEAKING HEAVILY ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR. ALSO, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA HAS A LEAKY GREASE TRAP AND TWO GARDEN HOSES INSTALLED IN PLACE OF PROPER FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT GREASE TRAP,REMOVE GARDEN HOSES AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE FAUCETS TO ALLOW MULTI USE ITEMS TO BE PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,TABLES AND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED PREP KITCHEN OR REMOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP COOLER,ON SALES FLOOR IN PRODUCE AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST,DIRT AND ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREAS. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOMS AND REPAINT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE SALES FLOOR.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT UPPER LEVEL WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER MEAT PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MOP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREAS AND IN UPPER LEVEL STORAGE ROOMS. MUST DISCARD UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
529442

Location recorded for this inspection · GROCERY BASKET · 351 E 103RD ST

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CLEAN THE FOLLOWING MEAT COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS FROM REPORT #531353-5/6/11.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN CEILING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND REPAIR REAR CEILING FROM REPORT#531353-5/6/11,INSP.377.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR MEAT COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
537593

Location recorded for this inspection · GROCERY BASKET · 351 E 103RD ST

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CLEAN THE FOLLOWING MEAT COOLER SHELVING UNITS, FAN GUARD COVERS FROM REPORT #531353 5/6/11.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOORIN WALKIN COOLER AND LOWER LEVEL BASEMENT. FROM REPORT #531353 5/6/11 INSP #377

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN CEILING IN MEAT WALKIN COOLER AND REPAIR REAR CEILING. FROM REPORT 531353 5/6/11 INSP. 377.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR MEAT COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
585497

Location recorded for this inspection · GROCERY BASKET · 351 E 103RD ST

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: FOUND FOLLOWING FOOD/NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN INSIDE MEAT PREPARATION COOLER: TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, OLD EQUIPMENT, FAN GUARDS, AND WALLS. (MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT MENTIONED).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER/AND LOWER LEVEL BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. EXCESSIVE ICE IN WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED PACKAGING IN MEAT COOLER.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
531353

Location recorded for this inspection · GROCERY BASKET · 351 E 103RD ST

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: FOUND FOLLOWING FOOD/NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN INSIDE MEAT PREPARATION COOLER: TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, OLD EQUIPMENT, FAN GUARDS, AND WALLS. (MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT MENTIONED).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT LOWER LEVEL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL ALONG WALLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CEILING INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT BASEMENT(DAIRY COOLER). FURTHERMORE, FOUND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZERS AT LOWER LEVEL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND OLD UNUSED PACKAGING EQUIPMENT INSIDE MEAT PREPARATION COOLER.(MUST BE CLEANED IF REPAIRED/OR REMOVED)

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
67965

Location recorded for this inspection · GROCERY BASKET · 351 E 103RD ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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194 of 238 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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