Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SOUTHPORT GROCERY AND CAFE on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580128
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHPORT GROCERY AND CAFE · 3552 N SOUTHPORT AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1961082
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHPORT GROCERY AND CAFE · 3552 N SOUTHPORT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED COOK WEARING ONE GLOVE WITH A HOLE IN IT AND THE OTHER BARE HAND PREPARING MULTIPLE READY TO EAT SANDWICHES, HANDLING THE MEAT, CHEESE INGREDIENTS AND BREAD THEN WRAPPING IN PLASTIC WRAP. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AS WAS DISCUSSED IN REPORT #1408306 ON 6-10-15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE PREPARED FOODS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND AGAIN IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAKERY ABOVE OPEN CONTAINERS OF DAIRY PRODUCTS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PROPERLY STORE RAW AND PREPARED FOODS. MANAGEMENT REARRANGED ALL COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED. WRAPPED OR COVERED. MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR PREPARED FOODS IE:CHICKEN SALAD, IF SCOOPS ARE TO BE STORED INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS AND HANDLES MUST BE INVERTED FROM FOODS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COFFEE PREP ONE DOOR DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE THE DAIRY ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINES ICE BIN.PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REMOVE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP TABLE USED FOR ASSEMBLING PACKED FOODS. MUST REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PLUMBERS PUTTY USED AS REPAIR/SEALANT IN THE COFFEE PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AND ALL REPAIRS MUST BE METAL WELD. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT GRILL PREP AREA WHERE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED SUCH AS RAW EGGS AND TOAST, RAW BURGERS AND BUNS WITH CONDIMENTS. NO EASY ACCESS TO HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. BROKEN/MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MAIN KITCHEN MOP SINK WITH ATTACHED HOSES. MUST REPLACE
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND INTERNAL THERMOMETER OR REPAIR BROKEN EXTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1408306
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHPORT GROCERY AND CAFE · 3552 N SOUTHPORT 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 TORN GASKETS ON BOTH 2 DOOR COOLERS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AS WELL AS THE 1 DOOR STANDUP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE COLD WATER AT THE FRONT COUNTER EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546657
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHPORT GROCERY AND CAFE · 3552 N SOUTHPORT 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: FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. IN THE 1ST FLOOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER FOUND: 4 POUNDS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 48.0F. IN THE FIRST FLOOR HOT LINE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER FOUND: 4 POUNDS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 45.9F, 1 POUND OF COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 45.8F, 4 POUNDS OF COOKED PEPPERS AT 44.5F, 1/2 POUND OF CRAB AT 46.2F, 1 POUND OF CHICKEN SAUSAGE AT 48.3F, 4 POUNDS OF PORK SAUSAGE AT 45.9F, 6 1/2 POUNDS OF CHEESE AT 46.4F, 6 POUNDS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 55.1F, 5 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 46.6F, 1 POUND OF SLICED HAM AT 47.3F, AND 1 POUND OF SOUR CREAM AT 46.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1441540, DATED 11-5-14, NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION 32-"CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS." VIOLATION 33-"DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH 2 DOOR COOLERS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AS WELL AS THE 1 DOOR STANDUP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FACILITY USING AND REUSING GLASS WATER SERVING BOTTLES LEFT ON TABLES FOR CUSTOMER USE THAT HAVE SMALL OPENINGS. FACILITY STATED THAT THEY ARE CLEANED IN THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CEASE USE OR TO WASH IN A MANNER THAT ENSURES ALL AREAS OF BOTTLES ARE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL SURROUNDING THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE COLD WATER AT THE FRONT COUNTER EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441540
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHPORT GROCERY AND CAFE · 3552 N SOUTHPORT 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: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441211
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHPORT GROCERY AND CAFE · 3552 N SOUTHPORT 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 LABEL AND DATE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON CEILUNG ON 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND WALLS ON 2ND FLOOR BAKERY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN DIRTY WALL BY EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FLOOR REAR PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369784
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHPORT GROCERY AND CAFE · 3552 N SOUTHPORT 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: NOTED WALLS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER ENCRUSTED WITH THICK FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA (FIRST FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUSTY FANS AND VENTS INSIDE ALL BATHROOMS, AT THE DISPLAY COOLER BY THE COFFEE STATION.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369598
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHPORT GROCERY AND CAFE · 3552 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A SLIMY, GRAYISH YELLOW SUBSTANCE INSIDE INNER LINING OF UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE.REPRESENTATIVE FROM ICE MACHINE COMPANY ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 12:40PM STARTED CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #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: NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND FOOD PRODUCT (ONIONS) AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND OVER 4 FLYING INSECTS AT THE SECOND FLOOR (BAKERY) PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR CONSULTATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE BREAKFAST PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER FOR UTENSILS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SHELVES BY THE DISH WASHER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT,RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVES AND GASKET.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED DUST AND DEBRIS ON RAILS OF PASTRY DISPLAY COOLER,AND ON INSIDE RUBBER GASKETS OF SMALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE COFFEE STATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER,FLOORS UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATION,INSIDE CLOSET, BY GREASE TRAP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT ALL AT THE SECOND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.ALSO FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WALLS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER ENCRUSTED WITH THICK FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA (FIRST FLOOR). NOTED CRACKS ON WALL BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN TILES (CRACKS) ON WALL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUSTY FANS AND VENTS INSIDE ALL BATHROOMS, AT THE DISPLAY COOLER BY THE COFFEE STATION. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF KITCHEN PREP AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198579
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHPORT GROCERY AND CAFE · 3552 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198572
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHPORT GROCERY AND CAFE · 3552 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHPORT GROCERY AND CAFE · 3552 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TWO (2) COOLERS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 47.9F (HOT LINE COOLER) AND 50.3F (REAR PREP)WITH FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE AT 46.2F AND CHICKEN SALAD AT 47.7F. COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS SAUSAGE AT 46.2F, 1 1/2 LBS HUMMUS AT 48F, 4 LBS CHICKEN SALAD AT 47.2F, 2 APPLE SAUCE AT 47.7.MANAGEMENT STATES APPROXIMATE VALUE TO BE $40.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. MUST USE PROVIDE KNIFE HOLDER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED AND MISSING ELECTRICAL SOCKET COVERS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE, SEAL ALL OPENS/HOLES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT FREEZER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION IN 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR DELI DISPLAY COOLER.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277265
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHPORT GROCERY AND CAFE · 3552 N SOUTHPORT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP AREA COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 44.9F, AND BLACK BEAN SALSA AT 45.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 7# AND 2.5 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $45. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS AND THOSE NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER AND THE DOOR TRACKS OF THE DELI DISPLAY 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD OF BOTH 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD ON THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA WALLS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60657
426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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