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TONY'S FINER FOODS

5233 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

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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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Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534650

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2529104

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: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES ALONG THE WALL STORED ABOVE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT THE STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE DELI AND BAKERY PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT DECORATING AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES AND BASEBOARD AROUND THE DOORWAY FROM THE MEAT DISPLAY AREA TO THE CUTTING ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE MEAT, PRODUCE AND BAKERY FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE REAR DELI PREP AREA AROUND THE STORAGE SHELF AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR DELI PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DELI PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DELI REAR PREP AREA.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528823

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING JUICE IN AN AREA WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. THE EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING JUICE IN A SMALL ROOM ADAJCENT TO THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND OUTSIDE OF THE FLORAL WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WAS A CARDBOARD BOX AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED IN THE HAND WASHING SINK BASIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS OUTSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND ON EQUIPMENT AND BOXES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE PRODUCE DISPLAY AISLE AND OUTSIDE OF THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. ADDIITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK STAINED SURFACES OF CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA BEHIND THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES ALONG THE WALL STORED ABOVE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT THE STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE DELI AND BAKERY PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT DECORATING AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE DELI PREP TABLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND REPAIR THE DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER WHERE THE DIAMOND PLATE FLOORING IS MISSING. REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES AND BASEBOARD AROUND THE DOORWAY FROM THE MEAT DISPLAY AREA TO THE CUTTING ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE MEAT, PRODUCE AND BAKERY FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE REAR DELI PREP AREA AROUND THE STORAGE SHELF AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR DELI PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DELI PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DELI REAR PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ONE OF THE LIGHTS IS NOT FUNCTIONING IN THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521557

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A DEAD HOUSE FLY SITTING ON TOP OF SAUSAGE IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK STAINED SURFACES OF CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA BEHIND THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE DELI PREP TABLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DELI REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING TILES IN THE DELI DRY STORAGE ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE DELI REAR PREP AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2367035

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (GRILLED CHICKEN,PULLED CHICKEN SALAD, TUNA SALAD, PASTA ) WITH NO DATE MARKING OR NO PROPER DATE MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST RELOCATE BUG LAMP INSTALLED OVER FOOD PREP SINK IN PRODUCE DEPARTMENT, AND MUST REMOVE FLY TRAPS INHALED ON HIGH POSTS IN REAR HALLWAY DRY STORAGE

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THAT PRODUCE GRINDER IS STORED IN REAR HALLWAY WITH OUT PROTECTION UNDER OPEN CEILING AND NOT COVERED.ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE STORED PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES,RINGS AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD PALLETS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT STORAGE AREA. SOME PALLETS OBSERVED TO BE BROKEN WITH PEACES OF BROKEN WOOD ALL OVER PALLETS AND UNDER BOXES WITH MEAT. MUST USE PROTECTED WOOD FOR WOOD STORAGE AND REPLACE BROKEN UNPROTECTED WOOD PALLETS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF BOTTLE CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE FOOD STORAGE AREA, REAR PRODUCE AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DRINK OR MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SLIDING GLASS DOOR ON DELI DISPLAY COOLER.MUST NOT USE DUCK TAPE OR SCOTCH TAPE AS WAY FOR REPAIR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE CAULKING AROUND DELI 3 COMPARTMENT COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN AND UNDER COOLING UNITS IN PRODUCE DEPARTMENT AND SEA FOOD DEPARTMENT

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE HALL BY GARBAGE COMPACTOR DUMPSTER OPENING.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR WALK WAY STORAGE AREA

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN GRILLS ON FANS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND IND MEAT ROOM

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352539

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2346191

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (IN COFFEE SERVICE AREA) WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS HOT HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS: COOKED RICE AT 111.4F/111.8F, CHICKEN AT 110.8F/111.8F, RIBS AT 126.9F/125.8F, CHILI AT 97.9F/98.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND ALL TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY (ELECTRICITY/POWER OUTAGE) INSIDE ALL COOLERS (DELI/MEAT/CHEESE/FISH/DAIRY/CHEESE/ISLAND COOLERS ETC). INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING: HAM AT 45.7F/46.4F/48.7F/49.3F, BOLOGNA AT 47.8F/49.0F/50.4F, POLISH HAM AT 50.F, SALAMI AT 51.1F/50.9F, CHEESE AT 47.8F/50.0F, PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 55.4F/56.9F/58.3F, FLATBREADS AT 55.5F/56.6F/54.3F, SALAMI AT 51.9F/50.5F/49.7F, COOKED RICE AT 55.6F/54.8F/54.7F, SMOKED SALMON AT 44.6F/45.9F/48.5F, FETA CHEESE AT 55.4F/54.9F/53.7F, HEAD CHEESE SAUSAGE AT 63.3F, MORTADELLA CHEESE AT 58.8F/55.5F, BRIE CHEESE AT 48.7F/47.9F/49.9F, CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 55.5F/54.7F/55.9F, GOUDA CHEESE AT 56.8F/55.3F/54.3F, SOUR CREAM AT 49.8F/49.9F/50.1F, WHOLE HAM AT 47.7F/46.2F/47.9F, BEEF AT 48.2F/48.9F/50.1F, PORK AT 55.5F/54.3F/53.2F, LECHE FLAN AT 59.5F/58.6F, CHEESE CAKE AT 59.0F/57.8F/55.8F, TIRAMISU AT 54.7F/53.2F/52.1F, CHICKEN AT 54.0F/50.5F, SAUSAGE AT 48.8F/49.6F/50.2F, POTATO SALAD AT 51.0F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 50.0F, CHICKEN ON SKEWER AT 50.9F, SPINACH SALAD AT 51.6F, POTATO CHEESE AT SALAD AT 52.2F, PASTA SALADAT 50.1F, ASSORTED SAUSAGES AT 52.9F/53.2F/54.9F, DELI MEATS AT 48.7F/45.9/49.6F, TURKEY AT 47.7F/44.9F/45.9F, TURKEY BREAST AT 47.1F/45.8F/46.2F, ASSORTED CHEESE AT 51.3F/54.2F/53.2F, PACKAGED SAUSAGES AT 54.1F/55.3F/54.5F/55.3F, CHEESE AT 53.6F/54.6F/52.1F, GUACAMOLE AT 53.2F/52.3F, OVEN ROASTED TURKEY AT 50.8F/51.2F/52.0F, RAW BEEF AT 48.9/49.2F/47.9F/49.5F, RAW PORK AT 50.3F/51.2F/49.8F/50.3F. FRUIT CUPS AT 50.7F, YOGURT DRINK T 46.4F, YOGURT AT 44.6F/45.8F, RICOTTA CHESE AT 47.1F/42.9F. TOFU AT 48.2F/47.5F, HAM AT 46.2F/47.2/46.0F, CHEESE AT 46.6F/47.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 30,000.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 40,000 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED TO VIOLATION #21

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 49.0F - 60.0F. (DELI COOLER, PIZZA REFRIGERATION, BAKERY COOLER, FRESH MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, HAM DISPLAY COOLER, PRE-PACKAGED FOOD COOLER, DAIRY COOLER, PRODUCE COOLER, SUSHI COOLER, SALAD DISPLAY COOLER, ALL ISLAND COOLER, HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT, CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER, MILK COOLER, PRODUCE COOLER PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (COS - HOT WATER RESTORED AT 110F) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN REAR KITCHEN.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293382

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN BAKING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED VEGGIES, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED AND SCARED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR SEAL GASKET ON DELI COOLER DOOR

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FAN GRILLS ON ROOM COOLING EQUIPMENT IN MEAT DEPARTMENT

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN SEE FOOD DEPARTMENT. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279590

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK,MANS PUBLIC BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK AND MEAT DEPARTMENT HAND WASHING SINK.TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 50-74.5 F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)-CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN BAKING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED VEGGIES, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED AND SCARED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR SEAL GASKET ON DELI COOLER DOOR

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FAN GRILLS ON ROOM COOLING EQUIPMENT IN MEAT DEPARTMENT

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN SEE FOOD DEPARTMENT. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2060090

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE FRESH JUICE PREP AREA AND BY THE EXPOSED HAND IN THE BAKERY DEPT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BAKERY DEPT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BROWNISH/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST WALK IN GROCERY FREEZER WITH ICE ALL OVER THE FLOOR AND CEILING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING, ALL CHOPPING BOARD IN THE MEAT/SEAFOOD DEPT; ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BAKERY DEPT; INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER IN THE COFFEE SHOP; EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVES IN THE DELI DEPT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BAKERY DEPT, PRODUCE DEPT AND DELI DEPT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS (WITH FOOD SPLASHED) BY THE 3 COMPT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM AND IN THE DELI DEPT. DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DELI DEPT WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE HOOD IN THE SAME AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE SAME AREA, AND MEAT WALK IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER OF THE SEAFOOD AND MEAT DEPT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL BUCKETS WITH ICING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY DEPT. AND ALL BOXED FOOD STORED UNDER THE SHELVINGS IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE THE BUCKETS AND BOXED FOODS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1977106

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 5233 N LINCOLN 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: FOUND SHELVING UNITS/TABLES NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS. MAIN COOKING AREAS, PRODUCE PREPARATION AREAS, AND MEAT PREPARATION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREAS(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. HANGING AGAINST WALLS DRIPPING ONTO FLOORS. MUST RELOCATE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632392

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FINER FOODS · 5233 N LINCOLN 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 FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 7LBS OF PASTA SALAD AT THE SALAD BAR AT 45.5F-46.9F AND 31LBS OF ORANGE JUICE (JUICED ON SITE) IN AN ICE BIN WITH NO ICE AT 55.5F. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT VALUED AT $85 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN THE WALK IN GROCERY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT AND CALCIUM ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE COFFEE SHOP AND IN THE MEAT/SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN BOTH. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE VENTS OF THE DELI DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DELI 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BAKERY, AND THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAKERY, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TRASH COMPACTOR ACCESS DOOR, AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET BY THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FANGUARDS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT COLD PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE WALLS OF THE MOP CLOSET ROOM NEAR THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE BAKERY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPER (LEVER OPERATED) NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND THE COFFEE SHOP ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE SEPARATE IN A CLEAN, SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

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