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FIRST CHOICE MARKET

3019 E 91ST ST · Chicago, IL 60617

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FIRST CHOICE MARKET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638862

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST CHOICE MARKET · 3019 E 91ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND ORGANIZE.

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Inspection history

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

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104890

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST CHOICE MARKET · 3019 E 91ST ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064544

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST CHOICE MARKET · 3019 E 91ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRING ON DOOR

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PRE AREA

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059621

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST CHOICE MARKET · 3019 E 91ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRING ON DOOR

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PRE AREA

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049802

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST CHOICE MARKET · 3019 E 91ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRING ON DOOR

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PRE AREA

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981575

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST CHOICE MARKET · 3019 E 91ST ST

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: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR MEAT COOLER AND REPAIR ONE SLIDING DOOR AT THE DELI COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA,ALSO MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR RECEIVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALSO MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE MEAT SECTION,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1979049

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST CHOICE MARKET · 3019 E 91ST ST

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: MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR WHERE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IS LOCATED,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR MEAT COOLER AND REPAIR ONE SLIDING DOOR AT THE DELI COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA,ALSO MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR RECEIVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALSO MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE MEAT SECTION,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950836

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST CHOICE MARKET · 3019 E 91ST 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: NOTED THE SHELVING AT THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS,LITTER AND SPILLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734365

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST CHOICE MARKET · 3019 E 91ST 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: NOTED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY: DELI MEAT SLICERS, BANDSAW, CUTTING BOARDS AND MEAT GRINDER. ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES INTERIOR WALLS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS,LITTER AND SPILLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUG OUT THE PREP AREA AND SELLING FLOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVER AND AIR DUCTS THROUGH OUT SELLING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT REAR STOARE AND PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1584201

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST CHOICE MARKET · 3019 E 91ST ST

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: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE MEAT PREP AREAS AND REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR MEAT PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR MEAT SECTION,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387833

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST CHOICE MARKET · 3019 E 91ST ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWWING PREVENTING LIB CLOSURE ,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR OF PREMISES

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DELI COUNTER AND THE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER,WHERE SANDWICHES AND SLICED FRUITS ARE STORED IN FRONT SELLING AREA

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387635

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST CHOICE MARKET · 3019 E 91ST ST

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: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE,WHICH HAS CUTTING BOARDS ON TABL AND REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELING UMITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT COUNTER AND DELI COUNTER,INTERIOR OF COUNTERS HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS ,ALSO CLEAN BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT IN MEAT PREP AREA AND OPEN PRODUCE DISPAY COOLER

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT TOP OF STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT AREA AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296590

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST CHOICE MARKET · 3019 E 91ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN WALK IN COOLER MEAT PROCESSING ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA ON SOUTH SIDE OF STORE TOO CLUTTERED.MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE,REMOVE CLUTTERED.

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How results compare in ZIP 60617

242 of 303 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 2152285.

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