Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TONY'S FINER FOODS on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622686
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ALONG NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (FLOOR, LOWER WALLS, CEILING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM) OF THE DAIRY AREA WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ICE OR OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ADQEUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL OR BECOMING ATTRACTANTS FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE DRIP ALONG FIRE SUPPRESSION FIXTURES AND ADJACENT CEILING TILES OF MAIN DELI KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE NUMBER OR CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE OR CONDENSATION ON ADJACENT FIXTURES.
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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129698
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the display case coolers throughout store to have dirty (honeycomb) air filters near top of display. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: under shelves throughout store, in rear storage rooms along walls, and under equipment and coolers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the coving near the sinks in the meat department prep cooler to be loose from wall. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed a damaged ceiling tile above the shelving in the deli prep kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed dusty fanguards in the deli walk in cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the walls around the three compartment sink and exposed handsink in the meat prep cooler to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the exhaust hood filters above the deli rotisserie oven to have dust and grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed a cracked light shield above the meat department ice machine. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the exposed handsink at the front prep area of the meat department to be slow draining and have leaks at the drain pipes under it. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129439
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE
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: Observed the meat department front prep area three compartment sink not maintained: when water is released from a compartment, said water goes into air-gapped floor drain and overflows. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so waste water can be properly disposed of without overflowing. Serious violation 7-38-030.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the display case filters throughout store to have dirty (honeycomb) air filters near top of display. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: under shelves throughout store, in rear storage rooms along walls, and under equipment and coolers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the coving near the sinks in the meat department prep cooler to be loose from wall. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed a damaged ceiling tile above the shelving in the deli prep kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed dusty fanguards in the deli walk in cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the walls around the three compartment sink and exposed handsink in the meat prep cooler to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the exhaust hood filters above the deli rotisserie oven to have dust and grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed a cracked light shield above the meat department ice machine. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the exposed handsink at the front prep area of the meat department to be slow draining and have leaks at the drain pipes under it. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2072027
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON 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: OBSERVED WORN OUT WALK-IN DOOR GASKET IN DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP BEHIND CONDENSER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK STAINED GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON SHELVES AT GUACAMOLE DISPLAYCASE, DUSTY SHELF ABOVE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CLUTTERS (CARDBOARD, PALLETS, CANS) ON FLOOR BEHIND BOTH COMPACTORS IN REAR DRY STORAGES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND PACKAGES, CANS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED COVING UNDER FOOD PREP TABLE IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND CLUTTER UNDER STAIR LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY FAN AND CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR DELI FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MEAT DISPLAY-CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT MEAT DEPARTMENT. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE MEAT DISPLAY CASE, CHEST FREEZERS, AND PRODUCE DISPLAY-CASE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL SAID AREA AND REPAIR. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976052
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MEAT COLD CUTTING ROOM AREA IN FRONNT OF THE MIDDLE CUTTING TABLE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRI.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS, AND MEAT CUTTING ROOM AREA.ABOVE FOUND WITH EXCEESIVE DUST. ALSO IN THE MEAT COLD CUTTING ROOM MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXCESSIVELY RUSTED FIRE SPRINKLERS LOCATED AT THE CEILING ABOVE MEAT CUTTING TABLES.ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASLI CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE DEBRI FROM THE INTERIOR OF ALL SHIELD COVERS AT THE MEAT/DELI SERVICE AREA. MUST RECAULK ENTIRE TOP OF THE 3-COMP SINK AT WALL IN THE PRODUCE CUTTINH ROOM AREA. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR AND VERY GRIMMY.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REACH-IN MEAT COOLER IN THE REAR OF STORE ABOVE THE GROUND BEEF AND THE STEAK AND PORK PORTION OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST TIGHTEN LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PRODUCE AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE COLD HOLDING CHICKEN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR CUSTOMER AISLE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966808
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MEAT COLD CUTTING ROOM AREA IN FRONNT OF THE MIDDLE CUTTING TABLE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRI.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS, AND MEAT CUTTING ROOM AREA.ABOVE FOUND WITH EXCEESIVE DUST. ALSO IN THE MEAT COLD CUTTING ROOM MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXCESSIVELY RUSTED FIRE SPRINKLERS LOCATED AT THE CEILING ABOVE MEAT CUTTING TABLES.ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASLI CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE DEBRI FROM THE INTERIOR OF ALL SHIELD COVERS AT THE MEAT/DELI SERVICE AREA. MUST RECAULK ENTIRE TOP OF THE 3-COMP SINK AT WALL IN THE PRODUCE CUTTINH ROOM AREA. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR AND VERY GRIMMY.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REACH-IN MEAT COOLER IN THE REAR OF STORE ABOVE THE GROUND BEEF AND THE STEAK AND PORK PORTION OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST TIGHTEN LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PRODUCE AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE COLD HOLDING CHICKEN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR CUSTOMER AISLE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1721240
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRI FROM IN THE INNER TRACKS AT THE PROCESSED FROZEN CHICKEN FREEZER UNIT. FOUND ABOVE DIRTY WITH DEBRI.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STAFF TOILET ROOM. FOUND ABOVE DIRTY AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE WALL NEXT TO THE FRUIT CUTTING AREA IN THE REAR TO REMOVE EXCESS FOOD SPLASHES AND DEBRI. OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AT ABOVE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE FROZEN BURGERS IN A BOX FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE FROZEN FISH CASE; AT THE FROZEN FISH REACH-IN UNIT; ABOVE THE EXOTIC FRUIT CASE IN THE PRODUCE AREA; AT THE ANGUS BEEF AND VEAL REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS; AND AT THE CHEESE, SOUR CREAM COLD HOLDING REACH-IN UNIT. FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELDS AT ALL STATED ABOVE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. AT SAME MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK. AT THE PRODUCE CUTTING AREA MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO OPEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK(1ST FLOOR REAR).
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561868
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561671
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON 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 REAR OF WAX AND CARDBOARD BALER STATIONS AND AT WALL NEAR THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA . APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.ALSO,APPROXIMATELY, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CLUTTERED ITEMS STORED IN EAST BASEMENT AREA,IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AT CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1497818 DATED:10/15/2014, 32 MUST RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER, AND DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER ICE BUILT-UP DAIRY/FROZEN AREA FREEZER, AND RESEAL CHIPPING WALL SURFACES IN MEAT AREA, 01/15/2015 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE CHICKEN ROTISSERIE CASE, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ROTISSERIE COOKING UNIT, COUNTER SPACE AND INTERIOR SHELVES IN DELI SECTION, FAN GUARDS WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN MEAT MARKET AREA, AND ALL DISPLAY CASES DOWN GROCERY AISLES, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, 01/15/2015 34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, PRODUCE, DELI, BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER BASEMENT STAIR WELL, AND MEAT MARKET AREA, DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN ALL AREAS, 01/15/2015 35 MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE MEAT CASE IN MEAT MARKET AREA, 01/15/2015 36 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI/BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, 01/15/2015 38 MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE AND MEAT MARKET AREAS BY ICE MACHINE, PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS, AND REPAIR FACET HANDLE IN MEAT MARKET AREA, 01/15/2015 41 CLUTTER IN BASEMENT,(PIECES OF WOODS, SHELVING PART, PLASTIC CONTAINERS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD ANY UNUSED ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. 01/15/2015 MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 8/5/2015, SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOUND 1 FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER WITH HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497818
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN DELI DISPLAY CASE,
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER, AND DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER ICE BUILT-UP DAIRY/FROZEN AREA FREEZER, AND RESEAL CHIPPING WALL SURFACES IN MEAT AREA,
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE CHICKEN ROTISSERIE CASE, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ROTISSERIE COOKING UNIT, COUNTER SPACE AND INTERIOR SHELVES IN DELI SECTION, FAN GUARDS WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN MEAT MARKET AREA, AND ALL DISPLAY CASES DOWN GROCERY AISLES, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, PRODUCE, DELI, BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER BASEMENT STAIR WELL, AND MEAT MARKET AREA, DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN ALL AREAS,
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE MEAT CASE IN MEAT MARKET AREA,
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI/BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE AND MEAT MARKET AREAS BY ICE MACHINE, PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS, AND REPAIR FACET HANDLE IN MEAT MARKET AREA,
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT,(PIECES OF WOODS, SHELVING PART, PLASTIC CONTAINERS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD ANY UNUSED ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473554
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON 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: MUST RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER, AND DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER ICE BUILT-UP BY MILK COOLER,
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND PROVIDE LINERS TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN, AND VENTS ABOVE CHICKEN ROTISSERIE CASE,
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR SURFACES IN DELI AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI AREA, CHANGE CHALKING ON WALL BY MEAT DISPLAY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND RESURFACES WALL AREA IN MEAT MARKET CUTTING AREA, ALL SURFACES MUST BE BETTER MAINTAIN,
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINK IN COOKING AREA, AND LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT MARKET AREA,
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, WHERE NEEDED,
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1099212
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON 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 INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND DELI SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE PIZZA CASE AND SAUSAGE CASE WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BREAD CARTS AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE OUTSIDE THE LUNCH ROOM IN FRONT OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1361106
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1321508 DATED 1/24/13. #34-FLOORS ON THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. #36-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE FRESH PRODUCE SECTION AND INSIDE THE FRESH DONUT /MUFFIN CASE.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND DELI SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE PIZZA CASE AND SAUSAGE CASE WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND SANITIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE MEAT/FISH AND CABINET UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE DELI SECTION AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BREAD CARTS AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE OUTSIDE THE LUNCH ROOM IN FRONT OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ALL LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED IN THE FRESH BREAD CASE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60618
496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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