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79 FOOD BASKET

1351 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Grocery Store

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2401994

Location recorded for this inspection · 79 FOOD BASKET · 1351 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND MEAT SLICER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN MILK WALK IN COOLER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2402005

Location recorded for this inspection · 79 FOOD BASKET · 1351 W 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2401665

Location recorded for this inspection · 79 FOOD BASKET · 1351 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT IN GOOD,SAFE CONDITION FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.OBSERVED( 7)- 3.5 OZ.PREPACKAGED BAGS OF SNACK CHIPS THAT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON BY MICE AND MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN SAME CHIP BOXES ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 2LBS. $10.50(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES & AT MOTOR OF UNUSED DELI COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,ON WOOD LEDGE IN MOP STORAGE CLOSET,ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN TOOL STORAGE,UNDER PALLETS OF WATER & JUICE IN REAR STORAGE AREA,NEAR ELECTRICAL PANEL,ON SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR NEAR (BAGS),INSIDE OF CHIP DISPLAY BOXES,UNDER PALLETS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/25/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS INTO FAR RIGHT BASIN WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM MIDDLE BASIN AND A VERY SLOW DRAIN.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND MEAT SLICER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN MILK WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING AROUND WALLS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR DRYING WET MOPS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA & STORAGE AREA.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (1) Maintain Social Distancing on the premises; OBSERVED (7) CUSTOMERS WALKING IN & AROUND GROCERY STORE WITHOUT A FACE COVERING.MUST WEAR FACE COVERING.(7-28-060)

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2371114

Location recorded for this inspection · 79 FOOD BASKET · 1351 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2370053

Location recorded for this inspection · 79 FOOD BASKET · 1351 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA IN MEAT DEPT.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT DOORS AND REAR DOOR ALONG RIGHT SIDE .MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR MEAT DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS .

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN MILK WALK IN COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CAN GOODS,DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON POP SLEEVES IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SAW MACHINE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY PIPE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN VESTIBULE,PREP AREA AND UNDER REAR DELI CASE.DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLERS,PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREAS,TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES,PALLETS,WALK IN COOLERS,PREP AREAS AND ALL STORAGE AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS,PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM,TOOL STORAGE AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT HOT/DELI PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2369440 4/20/20 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 500 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,FOOD & STORAGE SHELVES AND CAN GOODS,REACH IN COOLER & FREEZERS, WALK IN COOLERS,ALL REAR & FRONT STORAGE AREAS,SERVICE COUNTER AREA(SHELVES AND FLOOR).TOOL STORAGE,CHIP DISPLAY BOXES,OUTLET BOXES,LEDGES AND MOTORS AT DELI DISPLAY UNITS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/4/20.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
28
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2369440

Location recorded for this inspection · 79 FOOD BASKET · 1351 W 79TH ST

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)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FRONT HOT/DELI PREP AREA.OBSERVED 15 OR MORE CRATES OF 2- LITERS OF POPS STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.MANAGER REMOVED POP FROM AREA.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) (COS)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT HOT/DELI PREP AREA HAND SINK.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) (COS).

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT HOT/DELI PREP AREA HAND SINK.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT THIS TIME.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT HOT/DELI PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA IN MEAT DEPT.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,FOOD & STORAGE SHELVES,REACH IN COOLER & FREEZERS, WALK IN COOLERS,ALL REAR & FRONT STORAGE AREAS,SERVICE COUNTER AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/20/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT DOORS .MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING FRONT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR MEAT DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS .

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN MILK WALK IN COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CAN GOODS,DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON POP SLEEVES IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SAW MACHINE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN VESTIBULE,PREP AREA.DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLERS,PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREAS,TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES,PALLETS,WALK IN COOLERS,PREP AREAS AND ALL STORAGE AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT HOT/DELI PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1937879

Location recorded for this inspection · 79 FOOD BASKET · 1351 W 79TH ST

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: OBSERVED THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SHIPMENT PACKAGING ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SHIPMENT PACKAGING FROM EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1937427

Location recorded for this inspection · 79 FOOD BASKET · 1351 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NO CLEAR SEPARATION BETWEEN CUSTOMER AREA AND FRONT PREP/EMPLOYEES ONLY AREA WHERE GROUND BEEF, CHEESE AND DELI MEATS ARE PREPAPRED AND/OR HOLDING HOT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAR SEPAPRATION BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE ONLY AREA TO PROTECT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SHIPMENT PACKAGING ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SHIPMENT PACKAGING FROM EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF THE WEST WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1513140

Location recorded for this inspection · 79 FOOD BASKET · 1351 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND IN REAR UNDER PALLETS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINTED FLOORS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.ALSO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WEST WAILK IN COOLER AND AT ENTRANCE OF MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,IE PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS UNDER 2-COMP SINK,HAND SINK AREA,UPPER AND LOWER WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PEELING,OPENINGS AND NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST REPAIR ALL WALL AREAS AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO HOLES IN WALLS IN BOTH MOP ROOMS, AND FURNANCE ROOM.MUST SEAL/REPAIR

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOP SINK SLOW DRAINING AND HOT WATER HANLE MISSING ON FAUCET.MUST REPAIR.ALSO FOUND FOOD WARMERS USED FOR HOT FOODS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF STORE.MUST INTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP/TOWEL DEVICE IF EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1512818

Location recorded for this inspection · 79 FOOD BASKET · 1351 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND GREEN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THRU-OUT SMOKED RIB MEAT INSIDE DISPLAY MEAT COOLER FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS,NOT SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED,APPRX 5LBS/COST APPOX $10.00-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 B.

  • 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 32-MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES REAR TOOL ROOM ON FLOORS AND STORAGE SHELVES.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 27

    TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION,CDI.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL DISPLAY STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND UNDER STORAGE PALLETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,IN REAR UNDER PALLETS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINTED FLOORS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.ALSO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WEST WAILK IN COOLER AND AT ENTRANCE OF MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,IE PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS UNDER 2-COMP SINK,HAND SINK AREA,UPPER AND LOWER WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PEELING,OPENINGS AND NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST REPAIR ALL WALL AREAS AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO HOLES IN WALLS IN BOTH MOP ROOMS, AND FURNANCE ROOM.MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST INSTALL

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOP SINK SLOW DRAINING AND HOT WATER HANLE MISSING ON FAUCET.MUST REPAIR.ALSO FOUND FOOD WARMERS USED FOR HOT FOODS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF STORE.MUST INTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP/TOWEL DEVICE IF EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1072509

Location recorded for this inspection · 79 FOOD BASKET · 1351 W 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: REPLACE/PAINT RUSTY SHELVES WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT IN REAR MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT REAR WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
606469

Location recorded for this inspection · 79 FOOD BASKET · 1351 W 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: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL WALK-IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL HOLE IN WALL BY PRODUCE CASE ON SALES FLOOR, AND FINISH PAINTING WALLS AND CEILING ON SALES FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. PAINT RAW WOOD EXTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH COFFEE COUNTER AND RAW WOOD DOOR BY JUICE DISPLAY CASE ON WEST WALL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER(REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES) IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

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How results compare in ZIP 60620

204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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