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VERNON FOOD MART

427 E 75TH ST · Chicago, IL 60619

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for VERNON FOOD MART 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
2098743

Location recorded for this inspection · VERNON FOOD MART · 427 E 75TH ST

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

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.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1734262

Location recorded for this inspection · VERNON FOOD MART · 427 E 75TH 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: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PREP TABLES/SURAFCES FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO PROVIDE SHELVING RACKS FOR DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1633074

Location recorded for this inspection · VERNON FOOD MART · 427 E 75TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE NACHO MEAT AND CHEESE THAT WILL BE SERVED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 1/4 INCH OPENINGS ALONG THE TOP,SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR WEST EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF ALONG THE BOTTOM AND ALL SIDES.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED BUT NOW OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE, CLOSE LIDS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PREP TABLES/SURAFCES FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OTED CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO PROVIDE SHELVING RACKS FOR DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1632214

Location recorded for this inspection · VERNON FOOD MART · 427 E 75TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED ONE REACH IN COOLER AT 43.7 DEGREES F AND NOTED 3 OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT ON AND OPERATING. COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST BE ON AND OPERATING AND MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F. MUST ALSO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR THE PREPARATION AND HOLDING OF THE NACHO MEAT AND CHEESE THAT WILL BE SERVED. MUST ALSO HAVE COFFEE MAKERS AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR INSPECTION.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4-1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE REAR EAST EXIT DOOR. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH OPENINGS ALONG THE TOP,SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR WEST EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF ALONG THE BOTTOM AND ALL SIDES.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON SITE.

  • 20

    INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR GARBAGE CANS ON SITE.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PREP TABLES/SURAFCES FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REMOVE RUST FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT HAND SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED LARGE GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE WEST WALL BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE COVING WHERE MISSING, SEAL HOLES AND REPLACE WORN COVING. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES AND PLUMBING FIXTURES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO PROVIDE SHELVING RACKS FOR DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

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How results compare in ZIP 60619

237 of 293 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 2446423.

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