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FRUTERIA EL MERCADO OF CHICAGO INC

2759 S SPAULDING AVE · Chicago, IL 60623

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FRUTERIA EL MERCADO OF CHICAGO INC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1480432

Location recorded for this inspection · FRUTERIA EL MERCADO OF CHICAGO INC · 2759 S SPAULDING 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: SOILED CHIP DISPLAY UNITS ON SITE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1480407

Location recorded for this inspection · FRUTERIA EL MERCADO OF CHICAGO INC · 2759 S SPAULDING AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 9/7/12 REPORT 1174374 NOT CORRECTED: 38- MUST INSTALL A UTILITY (MOP) SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SOILED CHIP DISPLAY UNITS ON SITE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, DUST/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1174374

Location recorded for this inspection · FRUTERIA EL MERCADO OF CHICAGO INC · 2759 S SPAULDING 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: CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREA OF PRODUCE WALK-IN UNIT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PROVIDE AN OUTLET COVER FOR WALL OUTLET ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A UTILITY (MOP) SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER.

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How results compare in ZIP 60623

280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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