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RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE

2458 S ST LOUIS AVE · Chicago, IL 60623

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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.

  • 44

    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.

  • 55

    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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243560

Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.SOAP WAS PROVIDED .COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING FOR TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN DELI/DISH WASHING AREA AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE SUFFICENT CAPACITY OF WATER DURING PEAK DEMANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD(CHAIRS,OLD EQUIPMENT,CRATES,ETC)

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN TAQUERIA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2184506 7/12/18 NOT CORRECTED #39- MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA ADJACENT TO PREP TABLES AND IN THE RESTAURANT AREA IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND SPLASH GUARDS.#49- MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZERS.#51- MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND SALES FLOOR AND WALLS AT WINDOWS ON SALES FLOOR.#57- IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184779

Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.OBSERVED REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO .

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA ADJACENT TO PREP TABLES AND IN THE RESTAURANT AREA IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments:RUSTY LOWER SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,CHEST FREEZERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,STEAM TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM AND CHEST FREEZERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF CRATES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT ,CHAIRS,ETC. THROUGHOUT REAR YARD AREA.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND SALES FLOOR AND WALLS AT WINDOWS ON SALES FLOOR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184617

Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.OBSERVED REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER,ON SHELVING UNITS IN SAME AREAS,IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALL BASES,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON ROTTED BANANAS IN A BOX AND ON BAGS OF ONIONS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/12/18(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION ON COUNTER ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT .

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD,PAPER,FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELVES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON PIPES AND POLES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SALES FLOOR DISPLAY UNITS.RUSTY LOWER SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,CHEST FREEZERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,STEAM TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM AND CHEST FREEZERS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF CRATES,UNUSED EWUIPMENT ,CHAIRS,ETC. THROUGHOUT REAR YARD AREA.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND SALES FLOOR AND WALLS AT WINDOWS ON SALES FLOOR

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184506

Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE ,A PLASTIC CONTAINER AND A SCREW INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AT HAND SINK IN DELI PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AND ARTICLES REMOVED.COS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LB CUT GREEN VEGETABLE SALAD 51.4F,4LBS. TUNA SALAD 57.9F,2.5LBS. CACTUS SALAD 51.4F,3.5LBS LECHE GELATINA 53.6F4.5LBS. CHICKEN SALAD 45.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.16LBS.$54.50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING SELF SERVICE SALAD BAR AT 48.2F ON SALES FLOOR WITH TCS FOODS STORED ON IT.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY,MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.OBSERVED REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO .

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER,ON SHELVING UNITS IN SAME AREAS,IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALL BASES,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON ROTTED BANANAS IN A BOX AND ON BAGS OF ONIONS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/12/18(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA ADJACENT TO PREP TABLES AND IN THE RESTAURANT AREA IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT SERVING LINE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE PUBLIC.MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION ON COUNTER ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT .

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD,PAPER,FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELVES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON PIPES AND POLES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SALES FLOOR DISPLAY UNITS.RUSTY LOWER SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE,GRINDER,CUTTING BOARDS,MEAT SLICER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,CHEST FREEZERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,STEAM TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM AND CHEST FREEZERS

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ADJACENT HAND SINK IN DELI FOR HAND WASHING.HOT WATER IS NOW PROVIDED.(PRIORITY 7-38-030C)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF CRATES,UNUSED EWUIPMENT ,CHAIRS,ETC. THROUGHOUT REAR YARD AREA.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND SALES FLOOR AND WALLS AT WINDOWS ON SALES FLOOR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081916

Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS 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 USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STOVE TOP AND COOKING BURNERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN UNUSED COUNTER AREAS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE STORE, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Recent InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932725

Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE

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

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: MUST CEAN THE INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY CASE ESPECIALLY INSIDE RUNNERS OF DOORS,REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND THE OPEN PRODUCE COOLER NEAR AND AT PREP AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932575

Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,STEAK AND BEANS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CEAN THE INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY CASE ESPECIALLY INSIDE RUNNERS OF DOORS,REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND THE OPEN PRODUCE COOLER NEAR AND AT PREP AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561441

Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS 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 ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ON EQUIPMENT AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AROUND STORED ITEMS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN COOKING AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING WINDOW SILL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED IN STORAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE IDPH WEBSITE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1480231

Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS 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: ALUMINUM FOIL ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 2-BURNER STOVE WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343227

Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343208

Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS 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: The front door has a 1/4" gap in the middle of the double doors, the rear kitchen door has a 1/4" gap at the bottom and a 1/2" gap at the top. Over 30 mouse droppings were found on the rear kitchen storage area stairs. Remove all evidence of pest activity and pest proof all outer openings. The pest control business license copy is expired, have the pest control company update the logbook.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Open food products are not labeled and dated, label and date all open food products.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The shelves, cabinets, pipes and surfaces around the deli prep area and rear kitchen stove area are dirty and damaged, repair and clean said areas so they are smooth and sanitary.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls in the deli and kitchen area are rough and dirty, repair and clean/paint areas so they are smooth and sanitary.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1174309

Location recorded for this inspection · RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE · 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT; REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA; REMOVE. OWNER STATED THAT SHE IS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOLDING INTERIOR OF STORE AND IS USING AREA TO STORE EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR REMOLDING.

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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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