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ESTELA MINIMARKET

1315 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60642

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ESTELA MINIMARKET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638026

Location recorded for this inspection · ESTELA MINIMARKET · 1315 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED FACILITY MAINTAINS OLD/UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD/REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB ABOVE THE GRILL/FRYER AREA IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA.

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Inspection history

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

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549657

Location recorded for this inspection · ESTELA MINIMARKET · 1315 W CHICAGO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369949

Location recorded for this inspection · ESTELA MINIMARKET · 1315 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH UTENSILS AND TOOLS STORED IN THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES, AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POST AT HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOP AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, GRILL, AND GYRO OVEN, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, FRYER, DELI SLICER, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND BROKEN FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE LOOSE DEBRIS AND DIRY ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP /STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA, AND THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2283135

Location recorded for this inspection · ESTELA MINIMARKET · 1315 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. WAS INSTRUCTED ON LAST INSPECTION, 8/23/18 TO COMPLY. STILL NON-COMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. WAS INSTRUCTED ON LAST INSPECTION, 8/23/18 TO COMPLY. STILL NON-COMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness;

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DELI MEAT SLICERS, SLICER IS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND WRAP UNUSED BAND SAW. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOP AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, GRILL, AND GYRO OVEN, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR OFF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA/STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA, AND THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213372

Location recorded for this inspection · ESTELA MINIMARKET · 1315 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-502.11.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE DELI MEAT SLICERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND WRAP UNUSED BAND SAW. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOP AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA/STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND CLEANING PURPOSES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088647

Location recorded for this inspection · ESTELA MINIMARKET · 1315 W CHICAGO AVE

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938074

Location recorded for this inspection · ESTELA MINIMARKET · 1315 W CHICAGO AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, ETC. FOUND A TRAY OF PASTRIES, UNCOVERED AND STORED ON TOP OF CASES OF POP IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER PASTRIES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION OR RELOCATE TO AN AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM BOTH REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM, REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937563

Location recorded for this inspection · ESTELA MINIMARKET · 1315 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, ETC. FOUND A TRAY OF PASTRIES, UNCOVERED AND STORED ON TOP OF CASES OF POP IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER PASTRIES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION OR RELOCATE TO AN AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE THE UTENSILS OR TO WIPE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM BOTH REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM, REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1579075

Location recorded for this inspection · ESTELA MINIMARKET · 1315 W CHICAGO 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: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SLICERS, AND PREP TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE THE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578779

Location recorded for this inspection · ESTELA MINIMARKET · 1315 W CHICAGO 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 SPOILED, UNWHOLESOME AND UNSAFE FOODS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MOLDY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (GREEN PEPPERS, TOMATOES, LETTUCE), MOLDY HOT DOGS, CHEESE AND DELI MEATS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL UNSAFE FOOD ITEMS WITH A WEIGHT OF 50LBS AND VALUE OF $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS (NACHO CHEESE, KETCHUP, CHICKEN) STORED IN STAINLESS STEEL AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE PRODUCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED TRAY OF PASTRIES STORED IN THE AISLE NEXT TO THE DELI COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1199701 ON 1/27/15 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01 - INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED CLEANED OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. 34/01 - FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY. 41/01 - MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND ALL OTHERS STORE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE DEFROSTED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING STOVE, GRILL, DEEP FRYER, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SLICERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE THE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199701

Location recorded for this inspection · ESTELA MINIMARKET · 1315 W CHICAGO 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: RAW WOODEN PLASTIC WRAP HOLDER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC TAPE AS REPAIR METHOD TO SEAL CEILING FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE BAND SAW MEAT CUTTER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER DIRTY. INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED CLEANED OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON NOZZLE IN THE BASEMENT WITH ATTACHED HOSE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND ALL OTHERS STORE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459742

Location recorded for this inspection · ESTELA MINIMARKET · 1315 W CHICAGO AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 11 POUNDS OF BEEF, VALUED AT $33, SITTING ON COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA AT A TEMPERATURE OF 56F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL PHF AT 140F OR ABOVE OR 40F OR BELOW AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A SMALL LEAK IN THE WALK IN COOLER COMING FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOOD BUILDUP ON BOTH SLICERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EVERY FOUR HOURS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: FOUND BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1361234

Location recorded for this inspection · ESTELA MINIMARKET · 1315 W CHICAGO AVE

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: Cutting boards not maintained on prep counter. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Backflow preventer not intalled on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow preventer.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60642

206 of 278 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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