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PRINCETON FOODS

256 W 115TH ST · Chicago, IL 60628

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PRINCETON FOODS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2366340

Location recorded for this inspection · PRINCETON FOODS · 256 W 115TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1937290

Location recorded for this inspection · PRINCETON FOODS · 256 W 115TH ST

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: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND SALES/ DISPLAY AREAS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND REPAIR FLOOR IN SALES AREA NEAR UNUSED FREEZER, ICE FREEZER, FRONT DOOR, ETC. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN SALES, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE WATER OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT(WATER SEEPAGE).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR EXPOSED SINK.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1791215

Location recorded for this inspection · PRINCETON FOODS · 256 W 115TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 20 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND WASHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND SALES/ DISPLAY AREAS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND REPAIR FLOOR IN SALES AREA NEAR UNUSED FREEZER, ICE FREEZER, FRONT DOOR, ETC. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN SALES, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE WATER OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT(WATER SEEPAGE).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR EXPOSED SINK.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1791214

Location recorded for this inspection · PRINCETON FOODS · 256 W 115TH ST

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: OBSERVED 3LBS OF RAW GROUND BEEF STORED IN SINK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 74.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR EXPOSED SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, DRAINPIPE HEAVILY LEAKING WATER ONTO FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK MUST USE FRONT EXPOSED SINK FOR HAND WASHING UNTIL REAR EXPOSED SINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 20 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND WASHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED GROUND BEEF(138F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 11:30 AM SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1496474 ON 9-9-14:34-FOUND FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AROUND THE SINKS(MOP, 3-COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING) WORN DAMAGED IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AND REPLACE COVER ON GREASE TRAP. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE SHELF HOLDING MICROWAVE AND STOVE TOP OFF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE PREP TABLE FOR FOOD PREPARATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND SALES/ DISPLAY AREAS, 3-COMPARTMENT, EXPOSED, AND UTILITY SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND REPAIR FLOOR IN SALES AREA NEAR UNUSED FREEZER, ICE FREEZER, FRONT DOOR, ETC. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN SALES, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE WATER OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT(WATER SEEPAGE)

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTT AND ASHES ON SHELF UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ASHTRAY. ALL ASHTAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY OWNER, MANAGER, OR PERSON IN CONTROL OF THAT PLACE. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020C (FIRST OFFENSE)

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1496474

Location recorded for this inspection · PRINCETON FOODS · 256 W 115TH ST

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 EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AROUND THE SINKS (MOP, 3-COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING) WORN/DAMAGED- IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60628

194 of 238 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2354138.

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