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THE UNIT

2523 E 75TH ST · Chicago, IL 60649

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for THE UNIT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2607808

Location recorded for this inspection · THE UNIT · 2523 E 75TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE THE DOOR TO THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO MISSING WALL TILE BY THE THREE COMP SINK; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

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Inspection history

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

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1118286

Location recorded for this inspection · THE UNIT · 2523 E 75TH 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: REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS 1/4 INCH AREA.MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAPER TOWEL DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.MUST REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS,ELEVATE STORAGE -UNUSED MEAT SLICER ETC.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1118209

Location recorded for this inspection · THE UNIT · 2523 E 75TH 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: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR SLICING MEAT AND CHEESE IN DELI.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

  • 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.PAPER TOWEL DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.

  • 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 DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ELEVATE STORAGE-UNUSED MEAT SLICER ETC.INSTALL MISSING FLOOR TILE AT REAR DOOR.FLOORING BEHIND COUNTER MUST BE SEALED OR INSTALL FLOOR TILES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
537633

Location recorded for this inspection · THE UNIT · 2523 E 75TH 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 food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM

  • 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.REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT.

  • 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.REPLACE MISSING COVING, REPAIR REAR WALL, REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN MEAT ROOM.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
537429

Location recorded for this inspection · THE UNIT · 2523 E 75TH 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 utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM

  • 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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT

  • 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.REPLACE MISSING COVING,REPAIR WALL, AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN MEAT ROOM.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
537409

Location recorded for this inspection · THE UNIT · 2523 E 75TH 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: 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. 1/2 IN GAP UNDER FRONT DOOR . PREMISES NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING WITH NO LIGHT COMING IN.

  • 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.REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM THE FLOOR AT HALLWAY TO FREEZER.

  • 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 FAN GUARD COVER IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM.

  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND 3 COMP SINK AND IN MEAT PREP AREA. CHANGE ANY CRACKED TILES. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT.

  • 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.REPAIR WALL REAR MEAT AREA ALSO REPLACE MISSING COVING, AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT REAR MEAT CUTTING ROOM.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
78351

Location recorded for this inspection · THE UNIT · 2523 E 75TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
78333

Location recorded for this inspection · THE UNIT · 2523 E 75TH ST

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 RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BUTCHER SLICING PREP ROOM FOR HANDWASHING. SINK MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND TOWELS.

  • 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. ALL EXIT DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOMS AND CORNERS TO REVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING; INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 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 INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE MOP SINK.

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How results compare in ZIP 60649

132 of 170 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2021618.

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