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KEY FOOD

2624 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for KEY FOOD on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285982

Location recorded for this inspection · KEY FOOD · 2624 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250377

Location recorded for this inspection · KEY FOOD · 2624 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 DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED RE-USE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REFRAIN SUCH BEHAVIOR,ONLY MULTI-USE UTENSILS SHOULD BE RE-USED AFTER WASHING AND SANITIZING. OBSERVED ALSO CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR,THE ONES ON SHELVING UNITS NOT INVERTED,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AND INVERT AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR GAP ON HOOD BETWEEN FILTERS,AND ALSO RUSTED SHELVE BOTTOMS IN KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE MICROWAVE-OVEN,AND DEFROST CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS IN THE STORE; ALSO VENT IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOLER NEEDSCLEAN INSIDE MICRO-WAVE OVEN CLEANING.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN GAME EQUIPMENT ROOM,AND REPAIR OPEN FLOORS AROUND SEWERAGE COVER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALL BEHIND POLE IN GAME ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET JOINT HEAD ON 3COMP.SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
234049

Location recorded for this inspection · KEY FOOD · 2624 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISE DURING INSPECTION.OBSERVED ABOUT 15-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR CORNER AND BEHIND GAME MACHINE IN GAME ROOM AT REAR,AND ALSO UNDER CHECK-OUT COUNTER AT FRONT. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED,ABOUT 1.5-2"GAP EXIT ON SAID DOOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DROPPINGS,SANITIZE FLOORS WITH BLEACH,AND PROPERLY RODENT PROOF DOOR.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED RE-USE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REFRAIN SUCH BEHAVIOR,ONLY MULTI-USE UTENSILS SHOULD BE RE-USED AFTER WASHING AND SANITIZING. OBSERVED ALSO CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR,THE ONES ON SHELVING UNITS NOT INVERTED,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AND INVERT AT ALL TIMES.

  • 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. REPAIR GAP ON HOOD BETWEEN FILTERS,AND ALSO RUSTED SHELVE BOTTOMS IN KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INSIDE MICRO-WAVE OVEN,AND DEFROST CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS IN THE STORE; ALSO VENT IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 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 ALONG WALLS IN GAME EQUIPMENT ROOM,AND REPAIR OPEN FLOORS AROUND SEWERAGE COVER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.

  • 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 SEAL OPENING ON WALL BEHIND POLE IN GAME ROOM.

  • 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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET JOINT HEAD ON 3COMP.SINK.

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575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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