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BP

520 S CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60612

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BP on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636920

Location recorded for this inspection · BP · 520 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-306.12: OBSERVED A BIN OF SUGAR USED TO REPLENISH SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN AISLE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO PROTECT PRODUCT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11: OBSERVED FOUR SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR LEANING AGAINST SHELF IN THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.16: OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIDS ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636437

Location recorded for this inspection · BP · 520 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-306.12: OBSERVED A BIN OF SUGAR USED TO REPLENISH SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN AISLE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO PROTECT PRODUCT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11: OBSERVED FOUR SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR LEANING AGAINST SHELF IN THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.16: OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIDS ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635988

Location recorded for this inspection · BP · 520 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES. FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP WHILE EMPLOYEE WASH DISHES (METAL CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZING. SINK WAS SET UP AFTER NOTIFIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-00, CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A BIN OF SUGAR USED TO REPLENISH SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN AISLE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO PROTECT PRODUCT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED FOUR SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR LEANING AGAINST SHELFIN THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ON OF THE LIDS ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617402

Location recorded for this inspection · BP · 520 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER AT THE TOP TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES AND FLOORS IN THE WASHROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH PALLETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600587

Location recorded for this inspection · BP · 520 S CALIFORNIA AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598763

Location recorded for this inspection · BP · 520 S CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNIT NOT IN OPERATION AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FREEZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS, SO THEY ARE BOTH SELF-CLOSING.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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How results compare in ZIP 60612

270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2977939.

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