Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CENTRALS FINER FOODS INC. on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2590449
Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRALS FINER FOODS INC. · 345 N CENTRAL AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 DURING RE-INSPECTION, NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS ON SITE WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED; I INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFICATE HOLDER SHOULD BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS (GROUND BEEF AND NACHO CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED. #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING/FREEZER UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE SPACE NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE SPACE BY WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2590091
Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRALS FINER FOODS INC. · 345 N CENTRAL AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING NACHO CHEESE, GROUND BEEF, ICE CREAM, SOUR CREAM, AND SLICED DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ON SITE IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE WORKING IN THAT AREA WHERE UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT (AT LEAST 100F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER AS REQUIRED BY CODE, FULLY SUPPLIED WITH HAND CLEANSER AND PAPERTOWELS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING/FREEZER UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE SPACE NEAR WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ITEMS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE SPACE BY WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2385739
Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRALS FINER FOODS INC. · 345 N CENTRAL AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHTING.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2385482
Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRALS FINER FOODS INC. · 345 N CENTRAL AVE
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (GROUND BEEF, DELI MEAT, AND NACHO CHEESE). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 MICE DROPPIGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. THE ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM NEAR THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP STORED ON THE SALES FLOOR IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHTING.
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MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMERS WITHOUT A MASK IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE.
License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2222310
Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRALS FINER FOODS INC. · 345 N CENTRAL AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 -OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.11 - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 - OBSERVED THE WALLS WITH EXPOSED DRY WALL AND NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 - OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE OR REMOVE ENTIRELY AND HAVE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 - OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE LOBBY AREA OF THE STORE WHERE FOOD PREP IS INTENDED TO BE. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 - OBSERVED WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
License Re-InspectionNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2214065
Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRALS FINER FOODS INC. · 345 N CENTRAL AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2213497
Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRALS FINER FOODS INC. · 345 N CENTRAL AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 - OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 - OBSERVED THE PREMISES WITH NO REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.11 OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS WITH EXPOSED DRY WALL AND NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 - OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE OR REMOVE ENTIRELY AND HAVE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 - OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE LOBBY AREA OF THE STORE WHERE FOOD PREP IS INTENDED TO BE. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 - OBSERVED WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2213408
Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRALS FINER FOODS INC. · 345 N CENTRAL AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2201069
Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRALS FINER FOODS INC. · 345 N CENTRAL AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60644
121 of 175 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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