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ALDI'S

4500 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60640

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for ALDI'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2636388

Location recorded for this inspection · ALDI'S · 4500 N BROADWAY

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF ANIMALS (DOGS) BROUGHT INSIDE THE PREMISE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT ARE NOT SERVICE DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS WITH PROOF THAT THE ANIMAL IS A SERVICE DOG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2589162

Location recorded for this inspection · ALDI'S · 4500 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2531423

Location recorded for this inspection · ALDI'S · 4500 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREZEER AT REAR STORAGE AREA. REPAIR ISSUE

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GRIMES WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MOP SINK,ALSO ON PVC PIPES BY THE MOP SINK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVER AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: SOME FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS (GRAPES,GLOVES,PAPER) ON GROUND SURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: LARGE SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDER LIQUOR SHELF AT REAR STORAGE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2386759

Location recorded for this inspection · ALDI'S · 4500 N BROADWAY

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2370196

Location recorded for this inspection · ALDI'S · 4500 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2182073

Location recorded for this inspection · ALDI'S · 4500 N BROADWAY

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 CRACKS ON WALLS, PEELING PAINT, AND MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS AT THE EQUIPMENT CLEANING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, REPAIR CLEAN AND REPAIR THE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING PANELS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2181943

Location recorded for this inspection · ALDI'S · 4500 N BROADWAY

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: NOTED PREMISE SELLING FOOD ITEMS (CILANTRO) WITH NO PROOF OF AN IDENTIFIABLE APPROVED SOURCE (INVOICES,RECEIPTS OR PROOF OF PURCHASE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE INVOICES OF ALL FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE AT LOCATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B).

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO PLUMBED TOILETS OR PLUMBED HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE STORE FOR EMPLOYEES, WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PREMISE IS UNDERGOING CONSTRUCTION AND EMPLOYEES ARE USING PORTABLE TOILETS AND HAND SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE THE PREMISE IN THE PARKING LOT. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT SOME DOORS OF THE DISPLAY COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. - NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AT DOORS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE DISPLAY/WALK IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT CLEANING ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CRACKS ON WALLS, PEELING PAINT, AND MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS AT THE EQUIPMENT CLEANING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, REPAIR CLEAN AND REPAIR THE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING PANELS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2081561

Location recorded for this inspection · ALDI'S · 4500 N BROADWAY

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BOTH MOP SINKS FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1527308

Location recorded for this inspection · ALDI'S · 4500 N BROADWAY

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1523042

Location recorded for this inspection · ALDI'S · 4500 N BROADWAY

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 A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. THE GAP IS PRESENT WHEN THE DOOR IS BOTH OPEN AND CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND DIRT/BACTERIA BUILDUP AROUND THE MOUTH GUARD OF BOTH WATER FOUNTAINS OUTSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND A PILE OF BIRD SEED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER A CONVEYOR BELT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE RIPPED BAG OF BIRD SEED AND DETAIL CLEAN THE SOILED FLOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LARGE CRACKS IN TWO LIGHTSHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE THE DAIRY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTSHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1236002

Location recorded for this inspection · ALDI'S · 4500 N BROADWAY

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 DIRT BUILD UP/LITTER INSIDE BOTH UTILITY SINKS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL CABINETS INSIDE EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS IN BREAK ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN UTILITY SINKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/LITTER ON FLOOR IN RECEIVING STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BREAK AND STORAGE ROOM ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND/AROUND MOP SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: DAIRY WALK IN COOLER THERMOMETER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR COOLER.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
88329

Location recorded for this inspection · ALDI'S · 4500 N BROADWAY

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, storage shelving need cleaning(crevices).

  • 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.floors in walk in coolers, storage areas need detailed(corners).

  • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods.damaged/stained ceilingb tiles in storage room shall be replaced.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, storage room, and lunch room, need cleaning.

  • 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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.excess clutter in rear storage areas shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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