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
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
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353682
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
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DELI DEPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR, NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, SINK TAGGED, RESTRICT USE UNTIL REPAIR, MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE REPAIRED, HAND SINK IN BATHROOM LESS THAN 25 FEET AWAY, MUST USE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL AREA FRONT OF STORE, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, OBSERVED ABOUT 6 FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND FRONT ENTRY AREA DOOR NOT SEAL, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, 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,
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,
ConsultationPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335253
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
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, NO MANAGER, ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, PREPARED AND SERVED, FOODS COOKED: Cold DELI MEAT Cold-Hold Unit 39.10 °F Hot CHICKEN Hot-Hold Unit 145.90 °F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PENDING
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PENDING
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: PENDING
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PENDING
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
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, NO MANAGER, ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, PREPARED AND SERVED, FOODS COOKED: Cold DELI MEAT Cold-Hold Unit 39.10 °F Hot CHICKEN Hot-Hold Unit 145.90 °F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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, AND MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIDS FOR BAKERY ITEMS
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, MILK CASE SHELVES NEEDS CLEANING, AND IN BAKERY SECTION, EXTERIOR COOLERS, AND FOOD CARTS, ALL NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN,
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 REPAIR FLOOR BRUSHES REAR STORAGE AREA BY OVERHEAD DOOR, 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 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, LIGHT SWITCH BROKEN AT WALK-IN COOLERS REAR STORAGE AREA AND BAKERY AREA, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDS CLEANING IN BAKERY AREA
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET IN DELI SECTION AND REPAIR SINK IN CUSTOMERS BATHROOM, SINKS COMING OFF WALL
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, AND REMOVE SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM MEAT MARKET AREA
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321577
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: MUST REPLACE STAINED/PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI SECTION, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET TO WALK-IN COOLER IN SAME SECTION, AND MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIDS FOR BAKERY ITEMS
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, MILK CASE SHELVES NEEDS CLEANING, AND IN BAKERY SECTION, EXTERIOR COOLERS, AND FOOD CARTS, ALL NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN,
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 REPAIR FLOOR BRUSHES REAR STORAGE AREA BY OVERHEAD DOOR, 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 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, LIGHT SWITCH BROKEN AT WALK-IN COOLERS REAR STORAGE AREA AND BAKERY AREA, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDS CLEANING IN BAKERY AREA
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET IN DELI SECTION AND REPAIR SINK IN CUSTOMERS BATHROOM, SINKS COMING OFF WALL
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, AND REMOVE SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM MEAT MARKET AREA
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277361
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 ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277345
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: Evidence of mice droppings from on premises. Found evidence of mice droppings in meat department office behind storage racks along all walls approximately 15 droppings. Also, front cart overhead door has 1/4 inch gap at bottom and rear south west overhead door has 1/2 inch gap around plate lift. Instructed to rodent proof doors to prevent rodent and insect entry and remove all rodent droppings and detail clean areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277311
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves in deli, display shelves and coolers cases not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase, behind equipmenr and under display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers in deli area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229299
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves in deli, display shelves and coolers cases not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase, behind equipmenr and under display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers in deli area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
680208
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage cabinets and containers, prep tables, coolers and cooking equipment in deli and bakery not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor under display shelves, storage, bakery, deli and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers not cleaned in bakery and deli. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile missing in deli area. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs under exhaust hood not working. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided for cheese cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557683
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage cabinets and containers, prep tables, coolers and cooking equipment in deli and bakery not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor under display shelves, storage, bakery, deli and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers not cleaned in bakery and deli. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile missing in deli area. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs under exhaust hood not working. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided for cheese cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557669
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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Front double entry doors has 1/4 inch gap in middle. Instructed to rodent front doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation 7-38-020.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage cabinets and containers, prep tables, coolers and cooking equipment in deli and bakery not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor under display shelves, storage, bakery, deli and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers not cleaned in bakery and deli. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile missing in deli area. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs under exhaust hood not working. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided for cheese cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634481
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: OBSERVED DELI DISPLAY COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE AND 1 DOOR USING CARDBOARD IN PLACE OF GLASS). INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.----- NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER FAN IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES/HANDLES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN BAKERY SECTION, FLOOR DRAINS IN DELI SECTION, PREP TABLE LEGS AND PIPINGS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN DELI SECTION, CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN MEAT PREP WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND FLOORDRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUPMENT, UNDER PREP TABLE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BAKERY STORAGE AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENT INSIDE WASHROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA.-------MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT 3RD HAND SINK (FAR RIGHT) INSIDE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CARDBOARD, FLOOR MATS, PAPER DEBRIS, LITTER ETC) IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
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.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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