Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHICAGO AVE FOOD MARKET on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1465317
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO AVE FOOD MARKET · 5606 W CHICAGO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
505419
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO AVE FOOD MARKET · 5606 W CHICAGO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. ELECTRICIAN CAME ON SITE, CONNECTED THE ELECTRIC WATER TANK.
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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. NOTED EVIDENCE OF 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK AREA, ALSO NOTED EVIDENCE OF GNAWING ON TWO SWEET POTATOES. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED A 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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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. PAINT/SEAL/REPLACE ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, LARGE WOODEN BEAMS ON FLOOR.
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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. REPLACE MISSING/WORN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES BEHIND COOLERS/EQUIPTMENT.
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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. REPLACE WATER STAINED/MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL HOLES, GAPS, OPENING AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS ETC, PIPES PREVENTING RODENT ENTRANCE.
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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. REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLES AND REPLACE WORN STAINLESS STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMP SINK.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR, ELEVATING ALL ARTICLES 6-12 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
465305
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO AVE FOOD MARKET · 5606 W CHICAGO AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, AT ONCE, CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE, UPGRADED TO PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING THIS TIME OF INSPECTION CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED, UPGRADED TO PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED, SEE VIOLATION #14 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED,AND READY LUNCH MEAT IS SLICED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, HANDLED AND SERVED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AND SINKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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 REPLACE ALL DAMAGE CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN, BETTER ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY, UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES REAR STORAGE AREAS VIOLATION STILL PENDING
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
458863
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO AVE FOOD MARKET · 5606 W CHICAGO 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. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED,AND READY LUNCH MEAT IS SLICED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, HANDLED AND SERVED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AND SINKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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 REPLACE ALL DAMAGE CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK VIOLATION STILL PENDING
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN, BETTER ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY, UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES REAR STORAGE AREAS VIOLATION STILL PENDING
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
176613
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO AVE FOOD MARKET · 5606 W CHICAGO 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AND SINKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
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 REPLACE ALL DAMAGE CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES
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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN, BETTER ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY, UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES REAR STORAGE AREAS
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60651
157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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