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FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST # 567

4821 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST # 567 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632504

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST # 567 · 4821 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

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Inspection history

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Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464976

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 4821 W NORTH AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND RAW FOOD STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT LUNCH MEATS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER . RAW RIBS ABOVE BOLOGNA, HOT DOGS, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. MANAGEMENT PROPERLY STORED READY TO EAT MEAT DURING INSPECTION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT OF DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LOOSE WATER HANDLES AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST FASTEN PROPERLY.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464797

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 4821 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS/TRAYS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED ON SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DEEP FRYER AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FRYER AREAS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385851

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 4821 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385578

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 4821 W NORTH 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER & LEGS OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK REACH IN COOLER,BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER,WALK IN FREEZER FROZEN FOOD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM BAKERY -MICROWAVE,PROOFING BOX,BREAD TRAYS,CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,OVEN VENTS.MEAT DEPT-WRAPPING AND PACKAGING MACHINE.DAIRY WALK IN COOLER-CARTS,LINERS,SHELVING UNITS.DELI-PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL DEPTS AND WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,BREAKROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER,DELI IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL DEPTS,BREAKROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN BAKERY AREA,MEAT DEPT AND WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS AT BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN FREEZER FROZEN FOODS.MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD IN DELI.MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL DEPTS.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BAKERY-DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER LIGHT & SHIELD,MEAT DEPT-LIGHT & SHIELD,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER LIGHT,DELI-LIGHTS AT HOOD,MISSING SHIELDS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BAKERY-MISSING MIDDLE STOPPER HANDLE AT 3- COMP SINK.MEAT DEPT-TAPE FROM HOSE,MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDLE MISSING ON URINAL.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN RECEIVING AREA

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385561

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 4821 W NORTH 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN BAKERY AREA AND DISPLAY UNIT,PRODUCE DISPLAY ON FRUIT AND VEGETABLES,MEN'S TOILET ROOM.ALSO 8-10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY UNIT OF WALL OF VALUE IN AISLE 2.ALSO WAREHOUSE AND RECEIVING DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/25/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER & LEGS OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK REACH IN COOLER,BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER,WALK IN FREEZER FROZEN FOOD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM BAKERY -MICROWAVE,PROOFING BOX,BREAD TRAYS,CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,OVEN VENTS.MEAT DEPT-WRAPPING AND PACKAGING MACHINE.DAIRY WALK IN COOLER-CARTS,LINERS,SHELVING UNITS.DELI-PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL DEPTS AND WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,BREAKROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER,DELI IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL DEPTS,BREAKROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN BAKERY AREA,MEAT DEPT AND WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS AT BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN FREEZER FROZEN FOODS.MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD IN DELI.MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL DEPTS.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BAKERY-DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER LIGHT & SHIELD,MEAT DEPT-LIGHT & SHIELD,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER LIGHT,DELI-LIGHTS AT HOOD,MISSING SHIELDS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BAKERY-MISSING MIDDLE STOPPER HANDLE AT 3- COMP SINK.MEAT DEPT-TAPE FROM HOSE,MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDLE MISSING ON URINAL.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 41

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329743

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 4821 W NORTH 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: Found some food items not properly dated in deli walk in cooler, and walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sinks in deli prep area, produce prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around hand sink in employee bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks in dairy cooler, deli cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning. Shelving/racks of display cooler, display freezers, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Produce display cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Deli hot holding unit door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bakery storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, in deli prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners). floors in walk in coolers in deli, dairy and produce departments not clean under shelving/racks, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage areas, receiving areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Dairy department walk in freezer floor not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in meat department prep area, shall be replaced, ceiling tiles in meat department prep area, and deli prep area, and produce prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walls that had exposed raw wood in rear storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had gaps, exposed raw wood, missing cove molding in meat department, produce prep area, and employee bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3compartment sink faucet in deli department, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers in prep areas, dairy walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, display coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1383268

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 4821 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375328

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 4821 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form Fire-ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Fire-Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1370153

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 4821 W NORTH 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: OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BULK STORAGE AISLES UNDER AND ALONG FOOD PRODUCT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL ALL OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS FOR FOODS OFFER FOR SELL WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT IS MADE, WITH THE PROPER ADDRESS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DOWN BULK GROCERY AISLES,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE SECTION,

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360990

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 4821 W NORTH 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 PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS FOR FOODS OFFER FOR SELL WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT IS MADE, WITH THE PROPER ADDRESS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED/PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI SECTION, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET TO WALK-IN COOLER IN SAME SECTION, NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AT WALK-IN FREEZER, MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN, AND REPAIR LEAKING MEAT DISPLAY CASES AT MEAT AREA IN GROCERY AISLES,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN DELI SECTION, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, IN SAME AREA, IN BAKERY SECTION CLEAN VENTS ABOVE BAKING AREA, ALL NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, DELI SECTION, REAR STORAGE AREA, AND IN BAKERY SECTION, ETC., MUST REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRI, FROM ALL AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND MUST REMOVE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALL 6 INCHES, AND REPAINT WHITE LINE,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING VENTS IN DELI AREA,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON LIGHT IN DELI AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDS CLEANING IN BAKERY AREA AND PRODUCE STATION,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTR. TO REPAIR LEAKS AT BACK FLOW DEVICES AT 3 COMP SINKS IN PRODUCE AND DELI, SECTIONS, AND REPAIR KNOBS AND HANDLES TO HAND SINKS IN LADIES BATHROOM,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND DISPLAY UNITS,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS, RECEIVING AREA, AND BAKERY AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, MUST REMOVE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL, AND 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE,

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360586

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 4821 W NORTH 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 PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS FOR FOODS OFFER FOR SELL WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT IS MADE, WITH THE PROPER ADDRESS,

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED/PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI SECTION, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET TO WALK-IN COOLER IN SAME SECTION, NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AT WALK-IN FREEZER, MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN, AND REPAIR LEAKING MEAT DISPLAY CASES AT MEAT AREA IN GROCERY AISLES,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN DELI SECTION, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, IN SAME AREA, IN BAKERY SECTION CLEAN VENTS ABOVE BAKING AREA, ALL NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, DELI SECTION, REAR STORAGE AREA, AND IN BAKERY SECTION, ETC., MUST REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRI, FROM ALL AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND MUST REMOVE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALL 6 INCHES, AND REPAINT WHITE LINE,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING VENTS IN DELI AREA,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON LIGHT IN DELI AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDS CLEANING IN BAKERY AREA AND PRODUCE STATION,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTR. TO REPAIR LEAKS AT BACK FLOW DEVICES AT 3 COMP SINKS IN PRODUCE AND DELI, SECTIONS, AND REPAIR KNOBS AND HANDLES TO HAND SINKS IN LADIES BATHROOM,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND DISPLAY UNITS,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS, RECEIVING AREA, AND BAKERY AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, MUST REMOVE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL, AND 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE,

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353798

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 4821 W NORTH AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, 7/16/2013 FOR VIOLATION, (18) FRONT ENTRY AREA DOOR NOT SEAL, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, VIOLATION STILL EXIST, MANAGEMENT CALLED SOMEONE TO COME AND REPAIR DOOR AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED AND CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION, REPAIR MAN ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT ENTRY AREA DOOR NOT SEAL, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, VIOLATION STILL EXIST, MANAGEMENT CALLED SOMEONE TO COME AND REPAIR DOOR AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED AND CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION,

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS FOR FOODS OFFER FOR SELL WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT IS MADE, WITH THE PROPER ADDRESS,

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED/PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI SECTION, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET TO WALK-IN COOLER IN SAME SECTION, NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AT WALK-IN FREEZER, MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN, AND REPAIR LEAKING MEAT DISPLAY CASES AT MEAT AREA IN GROCERY AISLES,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN DELI SECTION, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, IN SAME AREA, IN BAKERY SECTION CLEAN VENTS ABOVE BAKING AREA, ALL NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, DELI SECTION, REAR STORAGE AREA, AND IN BAKERY SECTION, ETC., MUST REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRI, FROM ALL AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND MUST REMOVE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALL 6 INCHES, AND REPAINT WHITE LINE,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING VENTS IN DELI AREA,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON LIGHT IN DELI AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDS CLEANING IN BAKERY AREA AND PRODUCE STATION,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTR. TO REPAIR LEAKS AT BACK FLOW DEVICES AT 3 COMP SINKS IN PRODUCE AND DELI, SECTIONS, AND REPAIR KNOBS AND HANDLES TO HAND SINKS IN LADIES BATHROOM,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND DISPLAY UNITS,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS, RECEIVING AREA, AND BAKERY AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, MUST REMOVE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL, AND 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE,

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How results compare in ZIP 60639

335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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