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TONY'S FINER FOODS

4137 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Grocery Store

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Inspection date
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

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ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321508

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 DEFROST THE FROZEN MEATBALL,CHICKEN STRIPS CASE WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT, CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE LUNCH ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BAKERY SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ON THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE PRODUCE SECTION, BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED); WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING SECTION; DAMAGED WALLS OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM AND WALLS IN FRONT OF THE STAIR GOING TO THE 2ND FLOOR, MUST REPAIR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE LARGE OVEN AT BAKERY AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILETR ABOVE HOT COOKING UNIT AT THE DELI AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE 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.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOORS,AWAY FROM WALLS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098704

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE LARGE OVEN AT BAKERY AREA AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE HOT COOKING UNIT AT THE DELI AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098686

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 EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS, ON FLOORS BEHIND THE LARGE OVEN AT THE BAKERY AREA, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED, AND OVER 20 ON FLOOR BEHIND BALER BY PRODUCE RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS AND CLOSE BACK DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICE TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; DISPLAY COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS AT DELI AREA, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT BAKERY, STOVE AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT MEAT PREP AREA, DISPLAY COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, PALLETS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE LARGE OVEN AT BAKERY AREA AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE HOT COOKING UNIT AT THE DELI AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR 3PART FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098443

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: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AT THE MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; DISPLAY COOLER AND CABINETS AT DELI AREA, MEAT RACKS, DISPLAY COOLER AT MEAT PREP AREA, AND REMOVE PAPER ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF DISPLAY COOLERS AND FREEZERS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, SOME WALK IN COOLERS AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521892

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: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE; SOME DISPLAY SHELVES, MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS, FOOD SLICERS AT DELI AREA, BAKED GOOD CARTS IN BAKERY, AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN BASEMENT STAFF LOUNGE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, DELI AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA, BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER, AND BASEMENT, ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAIN THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM AREA OF WEST WALL NEAR WASHROOMS, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN DELI AREA ABOVE OVEN, AND REPLACE DAMAGED/BROKEN CEILING PANELS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN AND MEAT CUTTING AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: INNSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE; 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521805

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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE; SOME DISPLAY SHELVES, MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS, FOOD SLICERS AT DELI AREA, BAKED GOOD CARTS IN BAKERY, AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN BASEMENT STAFF LOUNGE.

  • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, DELI AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA, BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER, AND BASEMENT, ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAIN THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 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. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM AREA OF WEST WALL NEAR WASHROOMS, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN DELI AREA ABOVE OVEN, AND REPLACE DAMAGED/BROKEN CEILING PANELS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 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. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN AND MEAT CUTTING AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INNSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE; 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604341

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4137 N ELSTON AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: Found/observed raw chicken not in sound condition, spoiled, with very strong odor(foul odor, putrid,noxious odor)in coolers at time of complaint partial inspection (per office policy)chicken had dates ranging from 7/27/2011, thru 7/31/2011Temperatures of chicken products ranged from 40.6f, to 41.8f. Mgmt. was instructed to denature and discard all chicken products at once. Citation#H000072726 issued with a court date of 9/15/2011, at 400 w Superior vin room #112 at 2:00PM.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521532

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: Inspector Comments: Deli meats not properly labeled or dated. Instructed manager that when seals on deli meats are broken, must label all packages with 5 days of use.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Storage shelves in display area, kitchen cooking equipment, sinks, cooler display shelves and fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Floor along wallbase, in kitchen, under display shelves and storage areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Walls in hallway between walk-in coolers not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls. Ceiling damaged in meat department. Instructed to repair ceiling and repaint.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Light bulbs not shielded under produce coolers and walk-in unit in bakery. Instructed to sheild bulbs. Light bulb not working in walk-in freezer in deli. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Thermometer not provided for bacon, organic and cheese coolers. Instructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Employee unifrom in deli and bakery not cleaned. Instructed that employees must waer clean uniforms daily.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557373

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: Deli meats not properly labeled or dated. Instructed manager that when seals on deli meats are broken, must label all packages with 5 days of use.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves in display area, kitchen cooking equipment, sinks, cooler display shelves and fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase, in kitchen, under display shelves and storage areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in hallway between walk-in coolers not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls. Ceiling damaged in meat department. Instructed to repair ceiling and repaint.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs not shielded under produce coolers and walk-in unit in bakery. Instructed to sheild bulbs. Light bulb not working in walk-in freezer in deli. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided for bacon, organic and cheese coolers. Instructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Employee unifrom in deli and bakery not cleaned. Instructed that employees must waer clean uniforms daily.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
428580

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

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES STORED IN MEAT DEPT.AT FRONT AGAINST WALL IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES, AND STORE PROPERLY.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PREP TABLES IN DELI WITH DEBRIS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE DELI REACH IN COOLER.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277027

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PIPE/WALL IN PRODUCE AREA, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE KNIFE RACK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FILTERS OVER THE CHICKEN ROASTER DELI AREA, OPEN CHICKEN CASES IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO DEFROST THE OPEN FREEZER WHERE THE BURGER, REDI-SERVE AND SIZZLE SERVE ARE KEPT.

  • 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.OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES REAR OVER CHICKEN COOLER FRONT MEAT COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 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.OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT NOZZLE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
98393

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEFROST BOX FREEZER (BROWN &SERVE), CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICERS THRU OUT DELI, CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS.

  • 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 FLOOR IN BASEMENT, ALSO IN BASEMENT WALKIN FREEZER, FRONT OF DELI COUNTER, AND IN REAR MEAT WALKIN COOLER.

  • 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.WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN 1ST FLOOR LADIES ROOM NEED TO CHANGE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI/BAKERY ALSO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN SAME AREA.

  • 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 BAKERY DEPARTMENT, AND IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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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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