Chicago · Official inspection records
5500 S RACINE AVE · Chicago, IL 60636
Grocery Store
Chicago Department of Public Health reports No Entry for RACINE FOOD & GENERAL MERCHANDISE on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · RACINE FOOD & GENERAL MERCHANDISE · 5500 S RACINE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · RACINE FOOD & GENERAL MERCHANDISE · 5500 S RACINE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE VINYL BASEBOARD HAS COME LOOSE FROM THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REGLUE OR REPLACE THE BASEBOARD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE HOT DOG ROLLER MACHINE AND PIZZA OVEN IS LOCATED.
Location recorded for this inspection · RACINE FOOD & GENERAL MERCHANDISE · 5500 S RACINE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1480541 ON 3/12/15 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - MISSING ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AND PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE VINYL BASEBOARD HAS COME LOOSE FROM THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REGLUE OR REPLACE THE BASEBOARD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE HOT DOG ROLLER MACHINE AND PIZZA OVEN IS LOCATED.
Location recorded for this inspection · RACINE FOOD & GENERAL MERCHANDISE · 5500 S RACINE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1480541 ON 3/12/15 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - MISSING ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AND PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE VINYL BASEBOARD HAS COME LOOSE FROM THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REGLUE OR REPLACE THE BASEBOARD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE HOT DOG ROLLER MACHINE AND PIZZA OVEN IS LOCATED.
Location recorded for this inspection · RACINE FOOD & GENERAL MERCHANDISE · 5500 S RACINE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AND PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANZIE AREA.
Location recorded for this inspection · RACINE FOOD & GENERAL MERCHANDISE · 5500 S RACINE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: UNFINISHED FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO SEAL SAME. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: UNFINISHED WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACE HAVE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS MISSING. PROVIDE SAME.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME. NO VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE SAME.
Local context · Chicago
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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2177131.
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