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SOMER FOOD MARKET, INC.

2812-1/2 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Grocery Store

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2214093

Location recorded for this inspection · SOMER FOOD MARKET, INC. · 2812-1/2 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2)(A) THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE DISPLAY COOLER. CUT PICKLED VEGETABLE AT 53.2F AND 54.3F, SLICED TURNIPS AT 56.4F, OLIVES AT 57.2F. APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $400.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAT 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 DISPLAY COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER FOUND AT 51.4 WITH CUT VEGETABLE SALAD AT 54.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(A) INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2214101

Location recorded for this inspection · SOMER FOOD MARKET, INC. · 2812-1/2 W DEVON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2050880

Location recorded for this inspection · SOMER FOOD MARKET, INC. · 2812-1/2 W DEVON 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: NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ALSO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND MILK CRATES WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION.

  • 41

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2050077

Location recorded for this inspection · SOMER FOOD MARKET, INC. · 2812-1/2 W DEVON 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: NOTED FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT EXTENDING TO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE TO PROPERLY FILL THE SINKS WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LONGER FAUCET THAT EXTENDS TO ALL SINK COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ALSO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND MILK CRATES WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. 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
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1506700

Location recorded for this inspection · SOMER FOOD MARKET, INC. · 2812-1/2 W DEVON 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: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, display cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving/pallets tot clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had exposed raw wood, holes gaps by walk in cooler area and rear sotorage area shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in display cooler, and rear storage areas, shall be provided.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1418643

Location recorded for this inspection · SOMER FOOD MARKET, INC. · 2812-1/2 W DEVON 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: MUST REPAIR LOOSE WALL COVING IN THE STAFF RESTROOM ACROSS FROM THE HAND SINK. IN THE REAR MOP SINK STORAGE ROOM MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST REPAIR HOLES AT BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES MUST INSTALL A STAINLESS STEEL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3-COMP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1418635

Location recorded for this inspection · SOMER FOOD MARKET, INC. · 2812-1/2 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND OPERATION HAS CHANGED. THERE IS NO CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON PREMISES BY THE DELI CASE AREA WHERE THE OPEN FOOD ITEMS ARE SERVED. PREMISES SELLS OPEN FOOD FROM A DELI CASE WHERE 8 DIFFERENT TYPES OF OLIVES ARE SERVED. OLIVES COME FROM LARGE KRINOS PLASTIC 23LBS CONTAINERS WHICH ARE TRANSFERRED INTO LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WHICH ARE THEN RESOLD SERVED INTO PLASTIC TO-GO 1LB CONTAINERS. ALSO SELL PICKLED GIARDINIERA(1LB)CONTAINERS AND CUCUMBER PICKLES (7 LBS) CANS ARE ALSO SOLD THE SAME WAY. PREMISES HAS BEEN GIVEN 48 HOURS TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WHICH IS CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE DELI AREA. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. ALL FOOD ITEMS STATED ABOVE WHERE TAGGED AT THIS TIME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE WALL COVING IN THE STAFF RESTROOM ACROSS FROM THE HAND SINK. IN THE REAR MOP SINK STORAGE ROOM MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST REPAIR HOLES AT BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES MUST INSTALL A STAINLESS STEEL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3-COMP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

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206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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