Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TONY'S FINER FOODS on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615293
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4608 W BELMONT AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FIRST FLOOR REST ROOM WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE HOT HOLD UNIT AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DELI, BAKERY, PRODUCE PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
581097
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4608 W BELMONT 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: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
539297
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4608 W BELMONT 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND IN BETWEEN DOORS IN ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,1/4 INCH GAP,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;GIVEN 5 DAYS 05-26-11 TO SEAL DOORS,INSTALL BRUSH
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED,LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3RD SINK,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED TO FIX ,DISHWASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED;TAG 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST USE OTHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE OTHER AREAS,INSTREUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED
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. CHOPPING BOARD IN PRODUCE AND MEAT SECTION UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDSINK IN DELI SECTION MUST BE REPAIRED
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. ALL DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MILK COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. ALL BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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. WALLS OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR FAN IN MEAT SECTION UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE BOILER IN 2ND FLR MUST BE REPLACED
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 3 BROKEN LIGHTSHIELDS IN THE DELI SECTION AND MEAT SECTION MUST BE REPLACED
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND ON DISPLAY COOLERS,AND HOT HOLDING CABINET FOR COOKED CHICKEN
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
361296
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4608 W BELMONT 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: Cutting boards not maintained in butcher area. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Fan covers, coolers, utensils, prep tables and storage shelves 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 in corners, along wallbase, behind equipment not cleaned and inside walk-in coolers. Instructed to detail clean.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Coving missing in rear areas along wallbase. Instructed to replace all missing coving. Holes noted in corner in storage room. Instructed to seal all holes. Ceiling and walls inside walk-in units not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation in toilet rooms-men's and women's not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fans.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unecessary articles on second floor storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250929
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4608 W BELMONT 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: Sinks, prep table and prep counter and ice machine housing parts 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, corners, storage rooms and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean area.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers, fan covers in walk-in and butcher area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Several walls in storage area ot sealed. Instructed to seal openings.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored on second floor. Instructred to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250674
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 4608 W BELMONT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, display and service. Found ready-to-eat Tamales on display in warmer unit at Pork 103.0F, Chicken at 105.3F, Bean at 117.7F and vegetarian at 119.0F. Instructed that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain 140F or above at all times. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured-approximately 54lbs, value $108. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Evidence of rodent activity on premises. Observed mice dropping inside walk-in dairy cooler southeast corner approximately 5 droppings, in grocery storage area in corner approximately 5 droppings and in southeast corner of store near alcohol approximately 15 mice droppings. Instructed to remove, detail clean area and sanitize. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Lunch meats in deli area not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container or if packaging seals have been broken.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Sinks, prep table and prep counter and ice machine housing parts 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, corners, storage rooms and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean area.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers, fan covers in walk-in and butcher area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Several walls in storage area ot sealed. Instructed to seal openings.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light not provided in liquor room. Instructed to install light in room.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Hot water at mens toilet room on second floor pressure low. Instructed to increase water pressure. Condensation line going to exposed handsink in bakery area. Instructed to remove drainline.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored on second floor. Instructred to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60641
201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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