Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632350
Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BEHIND HANDWASHING SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP, SERVING AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS AND PLASTIC USED FOR FILLING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN SALES AND MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618546
Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA WHERE SEATING IS IN NEED OF CLEANING (COLD HOLD DRAWERS AND SHELVES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN TILE NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT(MILK/DAIRY). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618129
Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 125 SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN REAR OF FACILITY ON WALLS ABOVE SINKS AND ON HANDSINK IN DELI PREP AREA, ON PREP/STORAGE TABLE SURFACES, FLYING THROUGHOUT PRODUCE STANDS AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORED COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE LOCKED STORAGE ROOM AND 40 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA WHERE SEATING IS IN NEED OF CLEANING (COLD HOLD DRAWERS AND SHELVES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN TILE NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT(MILK/DAIRY). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594706
Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED FROZEN FOOD INSIDE FREEZERS STORED INSIDE GROCERY STORE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD-GRADE BAGS ONLY AND MAINTAIN THEM.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP HANDSINK NEAR HOT GRILLS LEAKING FROM PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAIRY COOLING UNITS IN GROCERY WITH BROKEN BULBS AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING INSIDE EQUIPMENT.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594231
Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ 146.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT ANY COLD WATER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER. AT MAXIMUM OF 120F THROUGH COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 125 SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN REAR OF FACILITY ON WALLS ABOVE SINKS, ON PREP/STORAGE TABLE SURFACES, FLYING THROUGHOUT PRODUCE STANDS AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORED COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE LOCKED STORAGE ROOM AND 10 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED FROZEN FOOD INSIDE FREEZERS STORED INSIDE GROCERY STORE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD-GRADE BAGS ONLY AND MAINTAIN THEM.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP HANDSINK NEAR HOT GRILLS LEAKING FROM PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE POWDER ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAIRY COOLING UNITS IN GROCERY WITH BROKEN BULBS AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING INSIDE EQUIPMENT.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578194
Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR TAQUERIA AREA AND IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566718
Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, AND TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREAS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509593
Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2501189
Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: PACKAGED GUACAMOLES AND SALSAS (MADE ON SITE) AND OPENED DELI MEATS AND CHEESES NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401783
Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ASSORTED CANDY AND PEANUTS FOR SALE NEAR FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COMMON NAME AND INGREDIENT LABELS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS , UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LCOATED INSIDE OF PREP AREA ATTACHED TO CUSTOMER SEATING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT WHILE NOT IN USE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR GARAGE/ YARD (CHAIRS, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CRATES, AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS STORED ON GROUND IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN IN USE PREP AREAS. MUST INCREASE LIGHITNG AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290859
Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
13
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS SPOILED, UNSAFE AND UNWHOLESOME CONDITION AND OFFERED FOR SALE IN COOLER: DISCOLORED DARK AND GRAY IN COLOR PORK AND BEEF WITH FOUL SMELL, CONTAINER OF SALSA VERDE WITH WHITE FILM AND MOLD LIKE SPORES ON TOP LAYER, AND AMERICAN CHEESE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SPORES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME: APPROX 20LBS AND $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN ALL FOODS SAFE AND WHOLESOME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A).
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES NOTED STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. STORAGE UNDER SWERE LINES THAT ARE NOT SHILEDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS IS PROHIBITED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, MICROWAVE, FRYER, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INTERIOR, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DISPLAY COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE. INTERIOF OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243810
Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPROX. 3/4-1" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD (CHAIRS, OLD EQUIPMENT, CRATES, ETC.). MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60623
280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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