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BIG SALEM

1724 E 71ST ST · Chicago, IL 60649

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BIG SALEM on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2609211

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG SALEM · 1724 E 71ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA; REATTACH 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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
537426

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG SALEM · 1724 E 71ST 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 DIRTY FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER,COFFEE COUNTER TOP, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELF IN 2DR FREEZER AND DEFROST AND CLEAN ICE BOX FREEZER.

  • 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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE UNITS AND REAR SINKS.

  • 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. REAR SINK AREA OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN THE WALLS NEED REPAIR. ALSO HOLE OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MADE BY THE HANDLE MUST REPAIR.

  • 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. TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING.

  • 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. OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
278013

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG SALEM · 1724 E 71ST ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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 2048913.

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