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DIAMOND EXPRESS MART

2000-2002 W 79TH. ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for DIAMOND EXPRESS MART on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611722

Location recorded for this inspection · DIAMOND EXPRESS MART · 2000-2002 W 79TH. ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590188

Location recorded for this inspection · DIAMOND EXPRESS MART · 2000-2002 W 79TH. ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE OF OPEN COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT SUCH AS 2LBS. TURKEY BOLOGNA-51.8F.1LBS. SLICED TURKEY-49.3F.3LBS. BOLOGNA-48.7F.3LBS. CHICKEN HOTDOGS-51.8F.1.5LBS. POLISH -53.6F.2LBS. HOT DOGS-52.7F..8OZ. CORNED BEEF-51.1F..4OZ. CHICKEN LUNCH MEAT-53.4F.5-GALLONS MILK-55.4F-56.7F.15LBS. CUT WATERMELON-50.7F.4.5 LBS. YOGURT-52.7F.4- GALLONS CHOCOLATE MILK-49.3F-53.0F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 44LBS.$192.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF OPEN COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT 58.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected](PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOOTLES/FOOD BINS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT,PREP TABLE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM TOILET ROOM FIXTURES .

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS BOXES ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER ,UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN UPPER WALL OVER PREP TABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577447

Location recorded for this inspection · DIAMOND EXPRESS MART · 2000-2002 W 79TH. ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER AT THE BOTTOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR AS REQUIRED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES COOKING ON A FLAT TOP GRILL AND 2 SMALL FRYERS WITHOUT ANY VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT FOR COOK AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT #2563837 DATE 9/16/22 STILL NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564239

Location recorded for this inspection · DIAMOND EXPRESS MART · 2000-2002 W 79TH. ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDED FLOORING AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.FINISH WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING ,TOILET ROOM AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563837

Location recorded for this inspection · DIAMOND EXPRESS MART · 2000-2002 W 79TH. ST

Recorded violations

  • 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)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD HOLDING PREP COOLER FOR SANDWICH MAKING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TEMPERATURE TAKING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDED FLOORING AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.FINISH WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING ,TOILET ROOM AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562203

Location recorded for this inspection · DIAMOND EXPRESS MART · 2000-2002 W 79TH. ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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