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HALSTED FOOD & FRESH MEAT

5058 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60609

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HALSTED FOOD & FRESH MEAT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2028582

Location recorded for this inspection · HALSTED FOOD & FRESH MEAT · 5058 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SLICERS, SHELVING UNITS, DISPLAY SHELVES, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, SINKS, ETC

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1989561

Location recorded for this inspection · HALSTED FOOD & FRESH MEAT · 5058 S HALSTED ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN GROUND BEEF(189.6F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SLICERS, SHELVING UNITS, DISPLAY SHELVES, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, SINKS, ETC

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR FRONT COUNTER AND FRONT WINDOW AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WALL NEAR MEAT PREP AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPLACED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1989279

Location recorded for this inspection · HALSTED FOOD & FRESH MEAT · 5058 S HALSTED ST

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: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH CLEANING SUPPLIES, PESTICIDES, METAL RACK AND LARGE HOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM REAR EXPOSED SINK AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN ITALIAN BEEF(169.4F)AND GROUND BEEF(163.5F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON MILK COOLER DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SLICERS, SHELVING UNITS, DISPLAY SHELVES, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, SINKS, ETC

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR FRONT COUNTER AND FRONT WINDOW AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WALL NEAR MEAT PREP AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPLACED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIEILDS IN PREP AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: OBSERVED ASHTRAY FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES ON FRONT COUNTER. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020C

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1955341

Location recorded for this inspection · HALSTED FOOD & FRESH MEAT · 5058 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT REAR STORAGE.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NOTED BATHROOM USED FOR STORAGE INSTUCTED TO REMOVE. DOOR HANDLE MISSING FROM RESTROOM DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BATHROOM USED FOR STORAGE INSTUCTED TO REMOVE. DOOR HANDLE MISSING FROM RESTROOM DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REFRIGERATIO AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR COOLERS AND TEMERATURE TAKING OF FOODS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1955340

Location recorded for this inspection · HALSTED FOOD & FRESH MEAT · 5058 S HALSTED ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.9F TO 48.9F UNABLE TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW.FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,CHEESE, LUNCHMEAT AND MILK. TAGGED WALK-IN/ REACH-IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO STORE ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN THIS COOLER

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK,EGGS,CHEESE AND LUNCHMEATS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.9F TO 48.9F IN WALK-IN REACH-IN COOLER CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-OO5(A) MANAGEMENT DENATURED 473LBS/$469.81 OF FOOD.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT REAR STORAGE.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NOTED BATHROOM USED FOR STORAGE INSTUCTED TO REMOVE. DOOR HANDLE MISSING FROM RESTROOM DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION IN RESTROOM NEEDS REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REFRIGERATIO AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR COOLERS AND TEMERATURE TAKING OF FOODS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1932917

Location recorded for this inspection · HALSTED FOOD & FRESH MEAT · 5058 S HALSTED ST

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: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR/SEAL RUBBER GASKET ALONG FIST DOOR OF 11-DR COOLER AT REAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR AND THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER OF DEBRIS AND LITTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MISSING TILE AT CEILING ABOVE DISPLAY AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXE AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1501602

Location recorded for this inspection · HALSTED FOOD & FRESH MEAT · 5058 S HALSTED 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: OBSERVED 2 PREP TABLES PUSHED UP TO HAND SINK IN BUTCHER AREA NO SPLASH GUARDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO EACH SIDE OF THE SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60609

245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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