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NEIL'S FOOD

7749 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for NEIL'S FOOD on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2522012

Location recorded for this inspection · NEIL'S FOOD · 7749 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM, REAR STORAGE AND IN FLOOR OF UTILITY ROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2521567

Location recorded for this inspection · NEIL'S FOOD · 7749 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SNACK DISPLAY SHELVES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CARDBOARD CHIP TRAYS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM, AND IN FLOOR OF UTILITY ROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2366784

Location recorded for this inspection · NEIL'S FOOD · 7749 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.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."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN UNUSED PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND DISPLAY SHELVES AND WHERE NEEDED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2366335

Location recorded for this inspection · NEIL'S FOOD · 7749 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 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)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER PREP TABLE.IN MOPSINK CLOSET,UNDER SEVERAL DISPLAY SHELVES AND CHIP DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR,SERVICE COUNTER FLOOR AND WINDOW SILLS,OFFICE AREA.ALSO A DEAD DECAYED MOUSE ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/26/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

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

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS #1,2,3,& 4.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,SODA DISPLAY SHELVES.UNUSED SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA,SERVICE COUNTER AREA,UNUSED PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND DISPLAY SHELVES AND WHERE NEEDED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1933007

Location recorded for this inspection · NEIL'S FOOD · 7749 S HALSTED 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 DOOR LEDGE OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LEDGE AND INTERIOR OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILL AND BOXES OF MEAT ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD THE WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1296902

Location recorded for this inspection · NEIL'S FOOD · 7749 S HALSTED 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: ALL WHITE STORAGE SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WITH DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND RE-PAINT.ALSO POP SHELVING UNITS IN REAR BY DELI AREA.MUST CLEAN .

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTILATION FAN DUSTY,NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF WASTE CAN IN PREP NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKETS.MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1072480

Location recorded for this inspection · NEIL'S FOOD · 7749 S HALSTED 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: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT. MUST CLEAN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
606568

Location recorded for this inspection · NEIL'S FOOD · 7749 S HALSTED ST

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 CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WHILE DELI IS IN OPERATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER & WALK-IN FREEZER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS, MEAT GRINDER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & MEAT WRAPPERS,INTERIORS OF ALL DISPLAY CASES IN MEAT DEPARTMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND AL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS & DOORS IN REAR, CLEAN LOWER BASES OF WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED(DEAD BUGS etc).

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
606545

Location recorded for this inspection · NEIL'S FOOD · 7749 S HALSTED ST

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: 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR INSIDE MOP CLOSET, ON FLOOR BY EXIT DOOR RIGHT OUTSIDE MOP CLOSET, ON FLOOR BETWEEN CHICKEN DISPLAY CASE & LITER POP DISPLAY SHELVES, AND ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND GLASS COUNTER BY REACH-IN COOLER(NORTH WALL)-CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND, AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER & WALK-IN FREEZER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS, MEAT GRINDER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & MEAT WRAPPERS,INTERIORS OF ALL DISPLAY CASES IN MEAT DEPARTMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND AL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS & DOORS IN REAR, CLEAN LOWER BASES OF WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED(DEAD BUGS etc).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
606351

Location recorded for this inspection · NEIL'S FOOD · 7749 S HALSTED 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: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS, MEAT GRINDER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & MEAT WRAPPERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: : DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND AL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
606333

Location recorded for this inspection · NEIL'S FOOD · 7749 S HALSTED ST

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 5 FLIES IN BUTCHER'S AREA AND IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR - MUST REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY( FOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE INCLUDING GARBAGE AREA) - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WHILE DELI IS IN OPERATION(LNCHMEAT AND CHEESE IS BEING SLICED)-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS, MEAT GRINDER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & MEAT WRAPPERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND AL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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