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TONY'S FINER FOODS

5233 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2644153

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 5233 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE MEAT COUNTER PREP TABLE.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643865

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 5233 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE MEAT COUNTER PREP TABLE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643524

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 5233 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN SANDWICHES AND CHICKEN NUGGETS AT 110-114F AT THE PACKAGED HOT FOOD DISPLAY UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CEVICHE AT 55F AND CAESAR SALAD AT 51F AT THE SELF-SERVE SALAD BAR COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE SELF-SERVE SALAD BAR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALAD ITEMS AND CEVICHE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA, BEHIND THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS AND IN THE JUICING PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PRODUCE AISLES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE MEAT COUNTER PREP TABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SCORED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA BEHIND THE DISPLAY COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE SHELVES OF THE DELI ISLAND PREP COOLER USED TO STORE DELI SALADS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE THE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT THE SHELVES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE IN THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE DELI PREP AND PRODUCE PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPLATTER IN THE DELI DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE FLOOR WITH DEBRIS AND LITTER IN THE LARGE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE WAREHOUSE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE FRP SECTIONS OF THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER WHERE THEY ARE LOOSE AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE HEAVILY STAINED AND SEAL ALL SECTIONS OF THE WALL SO THERE ARE NO OPENINGS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632639

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 5233 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER TO ACCURACTELY MEASURE THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK CUTS ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR DELI PREP AREA AND IN THE MEAT SECTION OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK DARK SPLATTERS AND OTHER FOOD-LIKE STAINS ON THE WALL SURROUNDING HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623496

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 5233 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST NOT ATTACH A RUBBER HOSE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS TO EXTEND THE FAUCETS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE PRODUCE PREP WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCE COOLER AND HALLWAY NEXT TO THE COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING CERAMIC COVING TILE AT THE DELI PREP THREE DOOR COOLER AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD PLASTIC COVING PEELING FROM THE WALL IN THE DELI REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621655

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 5233 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--- NOTED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621129

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 5233 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: CEVICHE SALAD IN A COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR AT 47.4F & 48.2F. PACKAGED RAW SALMON IN A DISPLAY COOLER RANGING FROM 45.5F TO 48.7F. SALMON DISCARDED. MANAGER STATES THE CEVICHE WAS MADE THAT MORNING ONE HOUR PRIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO QUICK CHILL THE CEVICHE AND MONITOR TO REACH 41F BEFORE RETURNING TO COLD HOLDING BUFFET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: THE ABOVE MENTIONED DISPLAY COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. FISH DISPLAY COOLER NOTED AT 49.5F & 55.8F WITH SALMON AT 48.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION OF COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND OTHER GROCERY ITEMS IN THE SAME REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE AREA FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT HAND WIPING CLOTHS TO DRY ON THE SPLASH GUARDS OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON DELI PREP WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS.----ALL RAW WOOD IN THE PREVIOUS SUSHI PREP AND UNDER THE SINKS AT THE JUICING PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL RUBBER HOSE FAUCET EXTENSIONS FROM THE PRODUCE PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE JUICING PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DELI PRE DRY STORAGE ROOM, REAR GROCERY STORAGE AREA, PRODUCE PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----FLOOR OF THE EQUIPMENT ROOM NEAR THE MEAT SECTION WITH SPILLED CHEMICAL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR DISPLAY CASE NEAR THE PRE-PACKAGED CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER.----MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE SEAFOOD WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE MEAT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE JUICING SECTION PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DAMAGED BASEBOARD AND WALL COVING WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES AND POOLING LIQUID UNDER BOTH THE MEAT SECTION HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608443

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 5233 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE (CHICKEN ETC.) HOT HOLDING TOWERS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE KITCHEN DELI/SUSHI PREP AREA AND SEA FOOD/MEAT DEPT AND BAKERY DEPT RANGING FROM 76.7F-77.1F AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN DELI/SUSHI PREP AREA AND BAKERY AND SEA FOOD/MEAT DEPT RANGING FROM 76.6F-82.2F ALSO, WATER TEMPERATURE IN WASHROOMS RANGING FROM 77.1F-77.9F.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED THE HEAD MAINTENANCE FOR THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT ALL THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS).

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN MEAT PREP COOLER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (1/12/2024) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588005

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 5233 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE(TCS FOODS)CHICKEN,SOUP,RICE,PIZZAS ETC.IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING BAKERY PREP AREA AND IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA WHILE FOOD HANDLERS WERE ACTIVELY HANDLING,PREPARING FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS IN DELI PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT THE SEA FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE ISLE EGG COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON FAN COVERS IN ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS AND MANTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE MEAT DEPT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BROKEN UNUSED 2 DOOD STAND-UP COOLER STORED AT REAR IN THE SEA FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED,BROKEN MENTIONED COOLER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN ALL WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574555

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 5233 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: FAN COVERS INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AND WALLS INSIDE MEAT PREPARATION COOLER.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK AT JUICE PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030. SINK REPAIRED AND HOT WATER REPLENISHED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE COMPACTOR/GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, GARBAGE SPILLAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020B. COMPACTOR/GARBAGE AREAS CLEANED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564820

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 5233 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BREAD CRUMBS, FLOUR ETC).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR VENT COVER OF DELI DISPLAY CASE IN DELI SECTION WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND IN BAKERY DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE INSIDE REAR UTILITY CLOSET/MOPROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH ACCUMULATION INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN MEAT PREP COOLER.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560884

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 5233 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY IN SELF SERVICE COLD HOLDING UNIT (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). SEAFOOD PICO AT 48.9F, HOMEMADE CEVICHE AT 49.8F, MANGO SHRIMP AT 49.6F, SHRIMP AQUACHILES AT 48.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $200.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 12 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BREAD CRUMBS, FLOUR ETC).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR VENT COVER OF DELI DISPLAY CASE IN DELI SECTION WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND IN BAKERY DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH ACCUMULATION INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN MEAT PREP COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE INSIDE REAR UTILITY CLOSET/MOPROOM.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60625

322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

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Nearby establishments

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  • DOMINICK'S5233 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • DOMINICK'S5233 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • TONY'S FINER FOODS5233 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • AFC SUSHI @ TONY'S FINER FOODS5233 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • DOMINICK'S #68/10685233 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • AFC SUSHI @ DOMINICK'S5223 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2308668.

Food Inspections

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