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TOP GROCERY #2

6848 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TOP GROCERY #2 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1583956

Location recorded for this inspection · TOP GROCERY #2 · 6848 S ASHLAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
543301

Location recorded for this inspection · TOP GROCERY #2 · 6848 S ASHLAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
543282

Location recorded for this inspection · TOP GROCERY #2 · 6848 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS (STANDING WATER, ASHES, DEBRIS).

  • 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. WALL NEED REPAIR INSIDE VANITY CABINET (MOLD/MILDEW). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING DRAIN COVER INSIDE UTILITY SINK. ROD DRAINLINES IN BASEMENT.

  • 40

    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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
543235

Location recorded for this inspection · TOP GROCERY #2 · 6848 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP RACKS. REMOVE CIGARETTE BURN MARKS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING OR PALLETS FOR STORAGE.

  • 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 ALL SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER (ASHES,DUST,DEBRIS), DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS IN REAR

  • 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 MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALES AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS (CIGARETTE BUTTS, ASHES, DEBRIS).

  • 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. WALLS NEED REPAIR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. SEAL ALL HOLES ALONG SOUTH WALL AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG NORTH WALL BEHIND COOLERS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM AND BEHIND FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN REAR SALES AREA (WATER DAMAGE). REPAIR ALL CEILING LEAKS. REPAIR WALL INSIDE VANITY CABINET IN WASHROOM (MOLD, MILDEW). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR RIGHT SIDE OF BASEMENT DOOR.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM 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. REPLACE TANK COVER AND REPAIR HANDLE ON TOILET. REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN REAR (NO RUNNING WATER). REPLACE MISSING DRAIN COVER INSIDE UILITY SINK.

  • 40

    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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES SMOKING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALES AREA AND USED ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES ON SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ASHTRAY. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY THIS CHAPTER BY THE OWNER, OPERATOR, MANAGER, OR OTHER PERSON HAVING CONTROL OF AREA. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020C CITATION ISSUED H70446 COURT DATE 4-7-11 AT 10 AM ROOM 107 400 W SUPERIOR, CHICAGO, IL 60610

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How results compare in ZIP 60636

121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2083471.

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