Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for MANDELA AFRICAN GROCERY on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2608145
Location recorded for this inspection · MANDELA AFRICAN GROCERY · 722 E 79TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WHERE ALL EMPLOYED HAVE READ AND SIGNED THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT/DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: LOWER SURFACE OF REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MOP SINK DOES NOT HAVE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALK IN FREEZER CLUTTER AND UNORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MAKE WINDOW OPENABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2607429
Location recorded for this inspection · MANDELA AFRICAN GROCERY · 722 E 79TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2129381
Location recorded for this inspection · MANDELA AFRICAN GROCERY · 722 E 79TH ST
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 THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED,(ICE BUILD UP),INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/ REPAIR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND OVEN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BAND SAW.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR RESTROOM, AND BEHIND THE HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAKING UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER BEHIND COOLERS FRONT, AND IN REAR/SIDE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2116976
Location recorded for this inspection · MANDELA AFRICAN GROCERY · 722 E 79TH ST
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 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR/SIDE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1"GAP UNSER THE FRONT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLSTION 7-38-020.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED,(ICE BUILD UP),INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/ REPAIR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND OVEN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BAND SAW.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR RESTROOM, AND BEHIND THE HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER BEHIND COOLERS FRONT, AND IN REAR/SIDE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1557257
Location recorded for this inspection · MANDELA AFRICAN GROCERY · 722 E 79TH ST
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: INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DISCONTINUE USE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO USE A STAIN ON RAW WOODEN STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CARPET ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMESIS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR COVING AROUND EXPOSE HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1557255
Location recorded for this inspection · MANDELA AFRICAN GROCERY · 722 E 79TH ST
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 APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS, NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, IN STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. ALSO SIDE DOOR (724) NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, RAW FISH, IS BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DISCONTINUE USE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO US A STAIN ON RAW WOODEN STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CARPET ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMESIS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR COVING AROUND EXPOSE HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SPLASH GUARD ON 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND SMALL ROOM IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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How results compare in ZIP 60619
237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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