Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE on .
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Pass
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Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621246
Location recorded for this inspection · UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE · 4605 N SHERIDAN RD
Recorded violations
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT BULB WITHOUT A SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR BULB INSIDE OF WALK-IN/DAIRY COOLER.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145147
Location recorded for this inspection · UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE · 4605 N SHERIDAN RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF 2 DISPLAY COOLERS (DAIRY AND PACKAGED PREPARED FOOD) TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.3F AND 54.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DAIRY AND PACKAGED FOODS TO BE IMPROPER:-MILK 48.4F/50.7F/44.6F, YOGURT 51.3F/46.4F/47.3F, EGGS 44.6F, CHEESE 52.5F/53.6F, SAUSAGE 56.9F, DELI CHICKEN 58.6F, TURKEY BACON 56.7F, POTATO SALAD 50.0F, HAM/PASTA 53.6F, TUNA PASTA 51.8F, CHICKEN SALAD 53.6F, RICE 50.7F, HAM WRAP 55.4F, TURKEY SANDWICH 54.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 900 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $3,500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND ALSO NOTED SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/FOOD PREP AREA LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES FROM THE SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE....INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH DIRT AND OLD MEAT PARTICLES...REMOVE CLOTH AT THE MEAT DISPLAY COUNTER AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH WITH MEAT JUICES AND STICKY STAINS....NOTED GROUND BEEF PARTICLES INSIDE MEAT GRINDER STORED IN COUNTER UNDERNEATH DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MEAT SLICER AND SANITIZE BEFORE STORING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE THROUGH OUT ALL SINKS OS PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE ESPECIALLY AT THE HOT WATER FAUCETS.....NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS AT THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989822
Location recorded for this inspection · UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE · 4605 N SHERIDAN RD
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: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM #1989453 ON 2-21-17 NOT CORRECTED. #25- STILL OBSERVED RODENT PELLET BAIT IMPROPERLY STORED UNDER AND AROUND DRY FOOD STORAGE MAKING FOODS NOT PROTECTED. OPEN BAIT FOUND ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, IN CORNERS, DELI TRAY WITH OPEN BAIT FOUND UNDER WOODEN FOOD PALLET. MANAGEMENT OBTAINED A VACUUM DURING INSPECTION AND BEGAN REMOVING OPEN BAIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED, PRE-PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ALL RAW CHICKEN AND MEATS MUST HAVE THE BUSINESS ADDRESS AND THE SAFE HANDLING WARNING LABEL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN, CRACK AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK, THE STAIRWELL TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989453
Location recorded for this inspection · UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE · 4605 N SHERIDAN RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING FOODS, RINSING COOKED PASTA, IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED BAGS OF RAW ONIONS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOORS OF BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST ELEVATE FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE AND PROTECT. ALSO OBSERVED CASES OF FRESH BROCCOLI BEING STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING CASES OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BROCCOLI STORED ON THE CHICKEN DRAINAGE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL CONTAMINATED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
25
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: OBSERVED TOXIC PESTICIDE,(RODENT PELLET BAIT) IMPROPERLY STORED/USED AND DRY FOODS NOT PROTECTED. BAIT FOUND UNDER ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVING. ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND OPEN ON STYROFOAM MEAT TRAYS UNDER PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OPEN BAIT AND HAVE ONLY THEIR LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RODENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1631697 ON 2-16-16 NOT CORRECTED. #38- SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. NO GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT. MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP BOX.#34-MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.#43-ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED, PRE-PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ALL RAW CHICKEN AND MEATS MUST HAVE THE BUSINESS ADDRESS AND THE SAFE HANDLING WARNING LABEL.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN GLASS DOOR OF THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DELI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE MEAT/CHEESE SLICER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN, CRACK AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK, THE STAIRWELL TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN DISPLAY COOLER CONTAINING MILK STORAGE OR REPAIR THE INOPERABLE DISPLAY THERMOMETER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631697
Location recorded for this inspection · UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE · 4605 N SHERIDAN RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. SUCH AS GROUND BEEF AT 45.1F TO 45.6F TOTAL 4 LBS, INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. CHOCOLATE MILK AT 44.9F TO 45.1F IN THE DISPLAY COOLER TOTAL 32OZ. YOGURT AT 43.3F TO 48F TOTAL 12 OZ IN THE DISPLAY COOLER. DISPLAY COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 37.9F, PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $12.90 TOTAL 44OZ. AND 4LBS. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A).
10
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE IST COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THR MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK. MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER OF THE BUILDING TO REPAIR THE SINK DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. SINK IS DRAINING WELL NOW.
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO HAND SOAP IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT HAND SOAP IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA SHELVES AND CABINET SHELVES. MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER THE PALLETS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. BIG HOLE ON THE WALLS UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ALL LIGHT BULBS ON THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER AND MEAT DISPLAY COOLER ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON ALL LIGHT BULBS. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE IST FLOOR KITHEN/PREP AREA AND IN WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. NO GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT. MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP BOX.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522944
Location recorded for this inspection · UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE · 4605 N SHERIDAN RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522674
Location recorded for this inspection · UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE · 4605 N SHERIDAN RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE COFFEE SHOP UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR GREATER. UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 75F TO 91F. POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: PIZZA PUFFS, VARIOUS MEAT AND RICE PLATES, AND CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE COFFEE STATION UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES: PIZZA PUFFS AT 88.7F, FISH AND RICE PLATES AT 109.1F, STEAK FAJITA CONTAINERS AT 104.7F, CHICKEN AND RICE PLATES AT 129.6F, AND CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS AT 77.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HALLWAY FROM THE PREP AREA/DELI TO THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE. FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1395835 ON 1/29/2014: "32- OBSERVED WASTE WATER LINE CONNECTION FROM CEILING DISCHARGING WATER INSIDE THE ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK AT COFFEE SHOP, MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED FOUR BURNER ELECTRICAL STOVE PLUGGED IN,IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE VENTILATION." SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CHICKEN BLOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND PREVENT MEAT FROM LEAKING ONTO THE FLOORS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395835
Location recorded for this inspection · UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE · 4605 N SHERIDAN RD
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: OBSERVED WASTE WATER LINE CONNECTION FROM CEILING DISCHARGING WATER INSIDE THE ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK AT COFFEE SHOP, MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED FOUR BURNER ELECTRICAL STOVE PLUGGED IN,IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE VENTILATION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AT DELI DEPARTMENT. DEBRIS UNDER THE STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT AREA,SWEEP THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RAW WOOD CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE NOT SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE ABOVE THE UNIT.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395734
Location recorded for this inspection · UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE · 4605 N SHERIDAN RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT COUNTER AT COFFEE SHOP NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE,AIR TEMP 99.7F TO 107.7F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:SOUPS,SAMOSA ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND RAW BEEF MARINATING ON TOP ANOTHER FOOD CONTAINER AT STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 64.1F TO 65.3F; MELTED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 99.1F; MASHED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 63.5F;SWEET POTATOES AT TEMP OF 73.5F; MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 55.9F,STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE; SOUP AT TEMP OF 79.4F ,VEGETABLE SAMOSA AT TEMP OF 75.7F. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOUND VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.5F TO 52.F; VARIOUS KIND OF DELI MEAT AT TEMP OF 45F TO 51F; PIECES OF ROAST BEEF AT TEMP 47.5F TO 49.9F. CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 48F; PASTRAMI AT TEMP OF 51F. DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN DELI DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 38.9F TO 40.1F. FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 174.5,VALUE 726.72 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD, TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS GARBAGE CAN, SWEEP THE FLOOR AND TOUCHING KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, THEN GOING BACK TO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS (MAKING SANDWICHES,SLICING TOMATOES,LETTUCE ETC.ALSO NO HAND WASHING BETWEEN CHANGING OF FOOD GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA WATER PIPE UNDER THE SINK NOT CONNECTED. MANAGER STATED "WE DON'T USED THAT SINK". PLUMBER ON SITE ABLE TO RECONNECT PIPE,HOWEVER EXPOSED HAND SINK CLUGGED. CEASE AND DESIST OPERATION,48 HOURS NOTICE GIVEN.INSTRUCTED TO USED OTHER TWO PREP AREA AT FIRST FLOOR.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER LINE CONNECTION FROM CEILING DISCHARGING WATER INSIDE THE ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK AT COFFEE SHOP, MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED FOUR BURNER ELECTRICAL STOVE PLUGGED IN,IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE VENTILATION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS,ALSODEBRIS ON SHELVES WERE FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORED IN COFFEE SHOP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL STEAM TABLE, INSIDE THE COFFEE SHOP,BROKEN CEMENT IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA . FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AT DELI DEPARTMENT. DEBRIS UNDER THE STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT AREA,SWEEP THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RAW WOOD CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE NOT SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE ABOVE THE UNIT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DELI DEPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ,MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235655
Location recorded for this inspection · UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE · 4605 N SHERIDAN RD
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 FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT DELI PREP, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MEAT SLICERS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE/GAP IN WALL BY ELECTRICAL SWITCH NEXT TO 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE COVER/SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1196237
Location recorded for this inspection · UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE · 4605 N SHERIDAN RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT DELI PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SANDWICH PREP COOLER ALSO NO METEL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER/CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER AT DELI NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634350
Location recorded for this inspection · UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE · 4605 N SHERIDAN RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND SMALL DISPLAY PREP COOLER (NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRCASE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:59.9F.(POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT(LUNCH MEAT: HAM TURKEY CHEESES ETC.)CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER STATED" I TURNED OFF THE UNIT,TO BE ABLE TO MELT ICE BUILD-UP).HOWEVER WHEN UNIT WAS TURNED ON AIR TEMP REACHED ONLY AT 48.7F.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074089-12.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47F; SLICED PASTRAMI AT TEMP OF 45.8F TO 46F; SLICED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.6F(LUNCH MEAT WERE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL DISPLAY COOLER, NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIR CASE,WHICH UNIT WAS TURNED OFF).FOUND 6 COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:72.1F, 72.5F,79.5F, 89,9F, 88.1F, 87.2F;COOKED CHICKEN HAD A STICKERS STATING"YESTERDAY CHICKEN 8-22-11" POUND 7, VALUE 22.15 FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER.HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 140F.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074089-12
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED IN BASEMENT PREP/COOKING AREA.OBSERVED A DOUBLE CONVECTION OVEN/ROTISSERIE WITH CHICKENS ON SPIT INSIDE THAT WERE COOKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AM EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THAT AREA.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE IT OR ANY COOKING/PREP IN BASEMENT AREA.AFTER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PROVIDED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH(FAX#312 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074090-13
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FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND FOOD STORED ON DISPLAY SHELVES PASSED"SELL BY" DATE.FOUND 3 CARTONS OF WHIPPING CREAM INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH A SELL BY DATE OF 8-18-11, 2 16oz BOTTLES OF CHOCOLATE MILK IN THE SAME UNIT, WITH SELL BY DATE 8-18-11;OTHER MILKS WERE STORED IN THE SAME REFRIGERATOR . FOUND 3 PACKAGE OF RAW LAMB, 3 PACKAGE OF SLICE THIN BEEF AND 1 PACKAGED OF CHICKEN INSIDE THE SELLING COOLER AND INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH SELL BY DATE OF 8-21-11.OBSERVED SOME PACKAGE OF MEAT BEEN BLACK IN COLOR.FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER.POUND 6, VALUE 25.INSTRUCTED TO CHECK FOOD PRODUCTS AND SELL BY DATE DAILY .SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074090-13
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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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED BOTH FRONT DOORS AT 4601 N.SHERIDAN AND DOOR AT 4605 N SHERIDAN WITH 1/2" TO 1" OF GAPS ON BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS.OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES IN STORE(4 OR MORE).INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/ INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS:7-38-020 H0000 74091-14.
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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. ALL FOOD STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA/ STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED.
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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. OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL PREP DISPLAY COOLER NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRCASE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,ALSO THE DOOR AT WALK-IN FREEER IN BASEMENT HAS EXCESS ICE BUILD UP WITH BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. OBSERVED EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP IN ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER(1ST FLOOR SELLING AREA0,AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.REMOVE IT AND KEEP CLEAN.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,OBSERVED BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES THROGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AREA.ALSO MUST PROVIDED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.ALSO WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED.WALK-IN COOLER HAS LEAKING WATER FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE.
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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. STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSE DOOR.
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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 OBSERVED A DOUBLE CONVECTION OVEN IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR KILOWATTS; IF UNIT IS 7.5KW OR LESS NO VENTILATION IS NEEDED,IF IS GRADER THAN THAT MUST PROVIDE A HOOD WITH PROPER VENTILATION UNDER THE CITY CODE.CONTACT A CITY VENTILATION INSPECTOR
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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
383224
Location recorded for this inspection · UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE · 4605 N SHERIDAN RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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