Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MOON STAR GROCERY on .
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Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631178
Location recorded for this inspection · MOON STAR GROCERY · 729-733 W 69TH ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORETO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN WORN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618157
Location recorded for this inspection · MOON STAR GROCERY · 729-733 W 69TH ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER (FLOUR, CORN MEAL ETC).
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL, CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE SELF SERVE COFFEE AREA IS DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVCED SOME WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR, REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. (MOHAMMED ABDULLAH)
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617682
Location recorded for this inspection · MOON STAR GROCERY · 729-733 W 69TH ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER (FLOUR, CORN MEAL ETC).
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE POTATO CHIP STORAGE SHELF AGAINST THE WALL AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE DRY INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, CORN MEAL); INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A LIVE CAT, LITTER BOX AND SCRATCHING POLE ON SITE IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE FOODS ARE STORED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE SAYS THAT THE CAT BELONGS TO A FRIEND THAT IS OUT OF TOWN. INSTRUCTED THAT NO LIVE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON PREMISES AND THAT THE CAT MUST BE REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL, CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE SELF SERVE COFFEE AREA IS DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED USED STANDING MOP WATER IN BUCKET IN REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER WHEN DONE CLEANING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVCED SOME WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR, REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. (MOHAMMED ABDULLAH)
62
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: UPON ENTERING THE STORE I OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE ON DUTY (PERSON IN CHARGE) SMOKING A CIGARETTE BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE PREMISES AT ANY TIME. CITATION ISSUED UNDER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-38-015 FIRST OFFENSE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592313
Location recorded for this inspection · MOON STAR GROCERY · 729-733 W 69TH ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHEN PREPARING/SERVING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD/DIRT ON THE LOWER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENTS WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AND FRONT THROUGHOUT. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573554 DATED 04/03/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #10-OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #39-OBSERVED AN OPEN 15-25 LB BAG OF SUGAR STORED IN THE CABINET AT THE SELF-SERVICE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SUGAR TO AVOID CONTAMINATING THE FOOD PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN. #49-OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH SEVERE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. ALSO, THE INSTA POT (WHERE THE RICE IS COOKED) STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573554
Location recorded for this inspection · MOON STAR GROCERY · 729-733 W 69TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED AN OPEN 15-25 LB BAG OF SUGAR STORED IN THE CABINET AT THE SELF-SERVICE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SUGAR TO AVOID CONTAMINATING THE FOOD PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE FLOUR IS STORED AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH FLOUR DEBRIS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH SEVERE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. ALSO, THE INSTA POT (WHERE THE RICE IS COOKED) STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED THE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MISSING THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573236
Location recorded for this inspection · MOON STAR GROCERY · 729-733 W 69TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-40 MICE DROPPINGS IN FOLLOWING AREAS: DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE GREASE TRAP, IN FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SHELVING UNITS WHERE THE MICROWAVE, FOOD PRODUCTS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WAS STORED, AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE STORAGE FREEZER, AND IN THE SHELVING UNITS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SNITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPEN 15-25 LB BAG OF SUGAR STORED IN THE CABINET AT THE SELF-SERVICE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SUGAR TO AVOID CONTAMINATING THE FOOD PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH SEVERE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. ALSO, THE INSTA POT (WHERE THE RICE IS COOKED) STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE FLOUR IS STORED AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH FLOUR DEBRIS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MISSING THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552612
Location recorded for this inspection · MOON STAR GROCERY · 729-733 W 69TH ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED THERMOMETER STORED IN THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THERMOMETERS AND DO NOT STORE THERMOMETERS IN THE WALLS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE DOOR JAMS OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. 6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED WALLS IN THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM AND ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BY THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING TILES. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552526
Location recorded for this inspection · MOON STAR GROCERY · 729-733 W 69TH ST
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE OR DO NOT HANDLE ANY TCS FOODS UNTIL A FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE OR DO NOT HANDLE ANY TCS FOODS UNTIL A FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS (COFFEE PREP, PUBLIC TOILET ROOM) NOT PROPERLY WORKING DUE TO A PLUMBING LEAK IN THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SAID HAND WASHING SINKS ARE PROPERLY WORKING AT ALL TIMES WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DELI SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED THERMOMETER STORED IN THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THERMOMETERS AND DO NOT STORE THERMOMETERS IN THE WALLS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE DOOR JAMS OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED WALLS IN THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM AND ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BY THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2511021
Location recorded for this inspection · MOON STAR GROCERY · 729-733 W 69TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN SIGN COPY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE OUTER FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT ON RAW WOOD SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS NEEDED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE: PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND WASHROOMS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2382647
Location recorded for this inspection · MOON STAR GROCERY · 729-733 W 69TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION )
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,SLICED GYROS MEAT,GROUND BEEF,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:52 P.M.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMIT & DIARRHEA .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 15LBS. SLICED COOKED GYROS MEAT 46.8F-50.5.,40LBS. RAW QUARTERED CHICKEN 52.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.)F OR BELOW.APPX. 55LBS. $60.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 4- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AT 66.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL A LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE FREEZER AT 0.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005). AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW -7.0F.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND WALK IN COOLER.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BEVERAGE SERVICE COUNTER,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL NEAR FRONT COUNTER ON SALES FLOOR(SLUSHIE MACHINE)
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE.
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MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: 1.Wearing a face covering in public places or when working. Any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering (a mask or cloth face-covering) shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a face-covering when in a public place and unable to maintain a six-foot social distance. Face-coverings are required in public indoor spaces such as stores. OBSERVED APPX. 20 OR MORE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: Stay at Home; Social Distancing Requirements; and Essential Businesses and Operations 15. Social Distancing, Face Covering, and PPE Requirements. OBSERVED APPX. 20 OR MORE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING FACE MASK AND NO SOCIAL DISTANCING FLOOR MARKINGS PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315373
Location recorded for this inspection · MOON STAR GROCERY · 729-733 W 69TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK OR MOVE COFFEE TO FOOD PREP AREA WHERE A HAND SINK IS LOCATED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2313020
Location recorded for this inspection · MOON STAR GROCERY · 729-733 W 69TH ST
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK OR MOVE COFFEE TO FOOD PREP AREA WHERE A HAND SINK IS LOCATED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER FRONT PREP TABLE, BOTH TOILET ROOMS, FURNACE ROOM, AND ON THE SHELVES IN THE CUSTOMER AREA ON THE CHIP SHELVES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SHELVES. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60621
91 of 114 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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