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SPEEDY CONVIENIENT

5000 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60609

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2628414

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDY CONVIENIENT · 5000 S ASHLAND AVE

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.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2562679

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDY CONVIENIENT · 5000 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAD NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMSIES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AND KEEP ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS, CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF STORE AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA BY REMOVING CLUTTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL SHELVES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SELLING FLOOR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2528231

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDY CONVIENIENT · 5000 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,TURKEY,GYROS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT AND PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALLS AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2523877

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDY CONVIENIENT · 5000 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS COOKED STEAK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. DICED CHICKEN 46.9F.4LBS. SLICED TOMATO 45.9F-48.9F.3LBS. COOKED STEAK 55.4F.80LBS RAW CHICKEN WINGS 47.4F-47.8F.5LBS. COOKED RICE 53.1F-53.6F.STORED INSIDE OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 93LBS. $375.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT 48.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LWHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALL BASES, ON FLOOR UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,ON FLOOR AND ON SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,FURNANCE ROOM.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 5-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/10/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO (3)SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPAIR SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT AND PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALLS AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1933124

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDY CONVIENIENT · 5000 S ASHLAND AVE

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
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1932977

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDY CONVIENIENT · 5000 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED PORTIONS OF ASSORTED DELI MEATS(ROAST BEEF, CHICKEN,TURKEY HAM,CHEESE SLICES, TURKEY PASTRAMI AND 10-POLISH SAUSAGES) WITHIN PANS AT TOP OF 2-DR PREP COOLER STATION WITH FOUL ODOR AND MAGGOTS ON AND WITHIN MEATS. DENATURE AND DISCARD UNSAFE, SPOILED AND CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED 2-DR PREP COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(ROAST BEEF, CHICKEN,TURKEY HAM,CHEESE SLICES, TURKEY PASTRAMI AND 10-POLISH SAUSAGES) AT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 66.5F, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. ITEMS TO BE REMOVED AND EQUIPMENT TAGGED, HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (5LB BOX OF CHI-TOWN FULLY COOKED SLICED ITALIAN SEASONED BEEF, 8LB BOX OF BARI BEEF ITALIAN STYLE SEASONED BEEF & GRAVY, AT BOTTOM OF UNIT AND ROAST BEEF, CHICKEN,TURKEY HAM,CHEESE SLICES, TURKEY PASTRAMI AND 10-POLISH SAUSAGES ) LOCATED IN REFRIGERATED COLD HOLDING UNIT EQUIPMENT ABOVE DE WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 62.9F-73.2F. APPROX WT. AND APPROX. COST $ MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED/DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK (REMOVED) AT REAR PREP AREA WHERE DELI SANDWICHES, ITALIAN BEEF, TACO MEAT AND NACHOS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE REMOVED EXPOSED HANDSINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(DELI SANDWICHES, TACO MEAT AND NACHOS, ITALIAN BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RESEAL LOOSE GASKET ALONG INTERIOR DOOR #10 OF 10-DR REFRIGERATOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE SLURPEE EQUIPMENT AT REAR AND TOP OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER OF SPILLS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK AT REAR MUST REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CRATES, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER ,ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1532730

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDY CONVIENIENT · 5000 S ASHLAND AVE

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: NO CITY CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLE AND SERVERED SUCH AS GROUND BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE AND ITALIAN BEEF. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER DISPLAY SHELVING AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVING, NOTED DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING AND BURNT OUT LIGHT AND MISSING END CAPS IN THE DISPLAY AND STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE FRONT REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1496545

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDY CONVIENIENT · 5000 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PREMISES REMOVING UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZING REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1496253

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDY CONVIENIENT · 5000 S ASHLAND 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: OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL CHIP TRAYS, ALSO FOUND PIECES OF CHIP BAGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAYS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE SOILED TRAYS, REMOVE KICK PLATES TO STORAGE SHELVES. HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED AS A RACK AND NOT ON THE END OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WALL AND PLACE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT COOLER INTERIOR AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER CHIP STORAGE SHELVES, IN RESTROOM, AND SIDE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER UNUSED EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1228341

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDY CONVIENIENT · 5000 S ASHLAND 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: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHIELDING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SHIELD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT 3 COMPLARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1228336

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDY CONVIENIENT · 5000 S ASHLAND 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: FOUND 15-16 DROPPINGS IN REAR/SIDE STORAGE AREAS. FOUND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON SERVICE DELI COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MEAT SLICER MUST BE CLEANED REGULARLY TO REMOVE ALL MEAT DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT COOLER TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHIELDING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SHIELD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT 3 COMPLARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY AND ALL UNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1214899

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDY CONVIENIENT · 5000 S ASHLAND 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: DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT PREP CUTTING BOARD. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND DOOR FRAMES. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

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How results compare in ZIP 60609

245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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  • FAST FRIENDLY5005 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60609Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2079011.

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