Chicago · Official inspection records
1321 W LAKE ST · Chicago, IL 60607
Grocery Store
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for HOME CHEF on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · HOME CHEF · 1321 W LAKE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · HOME CHEF · 1321 W LAKE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUBBER FLAPS AROUND THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK. MUST MAKE SURROUNDING WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE SPICE STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN THE PRODUCTION ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK HOT WATER SOURCE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR EACH WATER SOURCE BEING USED TO POWER WASH THE DOCK AREA AND THE PRODUCTION ROOM. (ONE LOCATED IN THE REAR IN THE COMPRESSOR ROOM AND ONE IS LOCATED NEAR THE FRONT INTERIOR ENTRANCE DOOR)MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN EACH WASH ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT OWNED BY THE PREVIOUS TENANT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREAS. (CONVEYOR BELT, CHEMICALS,ETC)
Location recorded for this inspection · HOME CHEF · 1321 W LAKE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE TOILET IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF A BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MAHCINE. MUST PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT OR REMOVE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO, INTERIOR FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR DOOR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. (INTERIOR SMALL DOOR) ALSO NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE PRODUCTION ROOM AND ON THE SECOND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: PROVIDE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH NEW COMPANY INFORMATION.
INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: PROVIDE INTERIOR WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR WASH ROOMS ON SITE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUBBER FLAPS AROUND THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK. MUST MAKE SURROUNDING WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE SPICE STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN THE PRODUCTION ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK HOT WATER SOURCE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR EACH WATER SOURCE BEING USED TO POWER WASH THE DOCK AREA AND THE PRODUCTION ROOM. (ONE LOCATED IN THE REAR IN THE COMPRESSOR ROOM AND ONE IS LOCATED NEAR THE FRONT INTERIOR ENTRANCE DOOR)MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN EACH WASH ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT OWNED BY THE PREVIOUS TENANT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREAS. (CONVEYOR BELT, CHEMICALS,ETC)
Local context · Chicago
501 of 646 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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2359462.
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