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PLAZA FOOD

3011 W ARMITAGE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for PLAZA FOOD on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622138

Location recorded for this inspection · PLAZA FOOD · 3011 W ARMITAGE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN AT 48.6°F, SLICED TOMATO 48.6°F, AND LAMB/BEEF GYRO MEAT 45.7°F) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $80.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED COLD HOLDING PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 54.8F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. REPAIR TECH ON SITE WAS ABLE TO REPAIR COLD HOLDING UNIT NOW AT 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597959

Location recorded for this inspection · PLAZA FOOD · 3011 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580117

Location recorded for this inspection · PLAZA FOOD · 3011 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME(RICE, BEANS, LENTILS).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549709

Location recorded for this inspection · PLAZA FOOD · 3011 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND THE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALONG THE WEST WALL BETWEEN THE GROCERY AND BEVERAGE COOLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385880

Location recorded for this inspection · PLAZA FOOD · 3011 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED BAKLAVA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME OF ITEM, AND MANUFACTURER'S NAME AND ADDRESS, ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: CLEAN THE TOILET LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2321139

Location recorded for this inspection · PLAZA FOOD · 3011 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: need oven thermometer for hot holding unit

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: observed some raw wood in the front storage shelves, instructed to seal.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: observed no allergen training, instructed to provide.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2316097

Location recorded for this inspection · PLAZA FOOD · 3011 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO BARRIER INTO FOOD PREP AREA TO PROTECT FOOD & ENTRY FROM PUBLIC.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST GROUT FLOOR ON SALES FLOOR AND IN PREP AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2316102

Location recorded for this inspection · PLAZA FOOD · 3011 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1401481

Location recorded for this inspection · PLAZA FOOD · 3011 W ARMITAGE 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: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD COUNTER CABINET DOOR AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1395424

Location recorded for this inspection · PLAZA FOOD · 3011 W ARMITAGE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60647

575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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