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BROTHERS GROCERY & GENERAL MERCHANDISE

5607 S RACINE AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BROTHERS GROCERY & GENERAL MERCHANDISE 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
2622011

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHERS GROCERY & GENERAL MERCHANDISE · 5607 S RACINE AVE

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2497323

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHERS GROCERY & GENERAL MERCHANDISE · 5607 S RACINE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL VENTILATION SYSTEM IN PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2485079

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHERS GROCERY & GENERAL MERCHANDISE · 5607 S RACINE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #2

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.( PREMISES WILL PREPARE AND SERVE OPEN FOODS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED NO COOLERS ON PREMISES CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING FACILITIES FOR PREP AREA AND ALL TCS PREPACKAGED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS INSTALLED AT COUNTER OF PREPARATION AREA WHERE FOOD WILL BE PREPARED AND HOT HOLDING UNITS WILL BE DISPLAYED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS FOR ADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. ALSO MUST INSTALL BARRIER AT ENTRY WAY INTO PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF UNCLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. GRILLS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL VENTILATION SYSTEM IN PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2453401

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHERS GROCERY & GENERAL MERCHANDISE · 5607 S RACINE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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121 of 154 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 2753856.

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