Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FRUTERIA SAN JOSE on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2620206
Location recorded for this inspection · FRUTERIA SAN JOSE · 1748 W CHICAGO AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2620039
Location recorded for this inspection · FRUTERIA SAN JOSE · 1748 W CHICAGO AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2619659 6/25/25 NOT CORRECTED-#47- 4-101.19-STILL OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SALES AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.#55- 6-201.11 :STILL OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2619659
Location recorded for this inspection · FRUTERIA SAN JOSE · 1748 W CHICAGO AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 76LBS. HAM LOAVES RANGING FROM 46.4F-47.8F.4LBS. HOT HEAD CHEESE-45.3F INSIDE OF DELI COUNTER COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 80LBS. $225.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TOXIC RODENTICIDE BLOX INSIDE OF STYROFOAM TRAYS IN BASEMENT ,ALSO OBSERVED A DOG BED AND FOOD ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF LEFT SIDE OF DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AT BUTCHER COUNTER AT 48.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected](PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS OF RECEIPT OF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRUIT AND VEGETABLE COOLER ON SALES FLOOR,IN BASEMENT INSIDE OF BOXES,REAR FOOD STORAGE GARAGE AREA SCATTERED UNDERNEATH AND ON SHELVING UNITS,AMONGST CLUTTER ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.ALSO,A DEAD DECAYED RAT UNDER SHELVING UNIT.AS WELL AS 3-5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/25/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF REAR FOOD GARAGE STORAGE AND SEVERAL PIN HOLES IN SAME MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO AIR DRY DISHES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER FROM INTERIOR OF LOWER DELI COUNTER COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563099 9/1/22 NOT CORRECTED-#47- 4-101.19-OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SALES AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.#55- 6-201.11 : OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2563099
Location recorded for this inspection · FRUTERIA SAN JOSE · 1748 W CHICAGO AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SALES AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2562690
Location recorded for this inspection · FRUTERIA SAN JOSE · 1748 W CHICAGO AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED AT DISH WASH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR GARAGE STORAGE EXIT (LOADING) DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SALES AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2370533
Location recorded for this inspection · FRUTERIA SAN JOSE · 1748 W CHICAGO AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED AT DISH WASH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2370400
Location recorded for this inspection · FRUTERIA SAN JOSE · 1748 W CHICAGO AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED AT DISH WASH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT FAUCET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 100F WATER TEMP . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: YOGURT FRUIT CUPS THAT WERE MADE ON SITE NOT LABELED AND DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING TO ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO RECORDS OF PEST CONTROLS SERVICE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKY DRAIN PIPE FOR HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1976309
Location recorded for this inspection · FRUTERIA SAN JOSE · 1748 W CHICAGO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT OPENED PRODUCE CASE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT REAR PREP / THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1454263
Location recorded for this inspection · FRUTERIA SAN JOSE · 1748 W CHICAGO 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: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF MEAT COUNTER, REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1493931
Location recorded for this inspection · FRUTERIA SAN JOSE · 1748 W CHICAGO 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: PROVIDE DIVIDERS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP RACKS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN WOODEN LEDGE ALONG MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND TOP OF CHEST FREEZER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE AND MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE HOT WATER AND INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL DISPLAY COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60622
409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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