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PRESTIGE FOOD

345 N CENTRAL AVE · Chicago, IL 60644

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for PRESTIGE FOOD on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2166657

Location recorded for this inspection · PRESTIGE FOOD · 345 N CENTRAL 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: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES HAS A MEAT SLICER AND DELI MEAT IN THE DELI COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. I POSTED THE NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DELI COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: NO "NO SMOKING SIGN" WAS POSTED AT THE FRONT DOOR. OBSERVED A CIGARETTE BUTT IN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND CIGARETTE ASHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM. THE WASHROOM SMELLED STRONGLY OF CIGARETTE SMOKE AFTER A CUSTOMER USED THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PUT A NO SMOKING SIGN AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND ENSURE THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2129603

Location recorded for this inspection · PRESTIGE FOOD · 345 N CENTRAL AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1583955

Location recorded for this inspection · PRESTIGE FOOD · 345 N CENTRAL 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
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1583634

Location recorded for this inspection · PRESTIGE FOOD · 345 N CENTRAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 30, 2014 AS DESCRIBED:#32 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMP AND 3- COMP SINK. #33 MUST REMOVE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WINDOW SILLS,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. #34 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. #35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM.,DAMAGED LOWER WALL & BASES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR, MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM. #38 MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS. MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION UNITS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE UTILITY SINK IS OBSTRUCTED WITH ITEMS (CRATE, BOXES, SHOES); INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SO THAT SINK CAN BE USED PROPERLY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF WHERE THE POTATO CHIPS ARE STORED. OBSERVED ASHES ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN THE STORE PER THE CITY OF CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR ORDINANCE ACT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREAS MENTIONED TO REMOVE CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES. DURING THE INSPECTION A CUSTOMER CAME INTO THE STORE WITH A LIT CIGARETTE. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO ASK THE CUSTOMER TO REFRAIN FROM SMOKING IN THE STORE. CITATION ISSUED PER THE CLEAN INDOOR ORDINANCE ACT 7-32-020.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1385361

Location recorded for this inspection · PRESTIGE FOOD · 345 N CENTRAL AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED & ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED NO SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & 3- CRATES & A RADIO STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF HAND SINK,EMPTY SOAP DISPENSER INSIDE OF SINK.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP & TOWELS AND REMOVED ARTICLES FROM IN FRONT OF SINK AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMP AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WINDOW SILLS,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM.,DAMAGED LOWER WALL & BASES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,DAMAGED THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM PIPES AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION UNITS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1395543

Location recorded for this inspection · PRESTIGE FOOD · 345 N CENTRAL 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: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTICATED NOT POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-012; CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTS HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WALK IN COOLER HAVE CRATES AND BOXES ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO LIFT CRATES AND BOXES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WERE HAIR RESTRAINT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
547758

Location recorded for this inspection · PRESTIGE FOOD · 345 N CENTRAL 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: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. OBSERVED NACHO CHEESE SAUCE AND DELI MEATS ON PREMISES BEING HANDLED AND SERVED WHILE NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS, SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP, SPALSH GUARD BETWEEN 1 COMP AND 3 COMP, LOOSE VENT,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER, ALL INTERIOR OF COOLERS, MICROWAVE, AND DEFROST ALL FREEZERS.

  • 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. CLEAN FLOORS AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 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. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OR SEAL DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES, ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS. MUST CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE, REMOVE LEAKY PIPE AT 3 COMP SINK, ICE BUILD UP IN DELI MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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121 of 175 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1868597.

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