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GENES SAUSAGE SHOP

4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Grocery Store

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284868

Location recorded for this inspection · GENES SAUSAGE SHOP · 4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 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. INSTALL SCREEN DOOR IN PREP AREA STUCTURE AND SCREEN WINDOW ON WASHROOM ON ROOFTOP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. INSTALL VENTILATION FOR GRILL IN ROOFTOP ENCLOSED PREP AREA STRUCTURE.

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Inspection history

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

Task Force Liquor 1475Pass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Task Force Liquor 1475
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284912

Location recorded for this inspection · GENES SAUSAGE SHOP · 4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE

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
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
284282

Location recorded for this inspection · GENE SAUSAGE SHOP AT DELI MEYER · 4746 N LINCOLN 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED CONDENSATION IN FRONT SERVICE AREA COOLERS AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CONTROL CONDENSATION AND PROTECT/COVER FOODS AS NEEDED.

  • 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. WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS IN UNUSED SAUSAGE PRODUCTION AREA INCLUDING SOUP KETTLE AND PREP TABLES MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED WHILE IN STORAGE.

  • 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. OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN SERVICE AREA ON ROOFTOP PATIO. MUST RODENT PROOF ENTIRE STRUCTURE. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR BOXES FOUND IN BASEMENT AND IN WALK IN FREEZER AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. ENCLOSED WASHROOM ON ROOFTOP PATIO. SEAL ALL GAPS. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

  • 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. PROVIDE 2" AIR GAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SERVICE AREA ON ROOFTOP PATIO.

  • 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. CLUTTER, BASKETS AND BOXES ON BASEMENT FLOOR. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE, STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR.

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How results compare in ZIP 60625

322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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