Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for BEST FOOD on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2366919
Location recorded for this inspection · BEST FOOD · 5751 W AUGUSTA BLVD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND NO ALLERGEN LABELS ON DESSERTS (CAKE) STORED IN SELF-SERVE DISPLAY CASE ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: FOUND SINGLE-USE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE, STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 6-DOOR REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLER ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND SLOW DRAIN IN HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND DELI COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO, REPLACE DIRTY PLASTIC BEING USED FOR A DOOR, WITH THE PROPER AIR CURTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2201062
Location recorded for this inspection · BEST FOOD · 5751 W AUGUSTA BLVD
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(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEANING POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD MARRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET NEW CUTTING BOARD. CORE VIOLATION
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2200704
Location recorded for this inspection · BEST FOOD · 5751 W AUGUSTA BLVD
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEANING POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRCTED MANAGMENT TOINSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FOOD PREP AREA CORE VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD MARRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET NEW CUTTING BOARD. CORE VIOLATION
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WASHWATER COMPARTMENT LEAKING INTONTHE FRESHWATER COMPARTMANT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EACH COMPARTMENT MUST CONTAIN THE CONTENTS OF EACH COMPARTMENT FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-28-025
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1965267
Location recorded for this inspection · BEST FOOD · 5751 W AUGUSTA BLVD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SALES FLOOR, AND FRONT COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SIDE COOLERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1591452
Location recorded for this inspection · BEST FOOD · 5751 W AUGUSTA BLVD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WALL COVING ALONG THE WALL BASE TO SEAL THE OPENING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE DRAIN STOPPER OBSERVED AT THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST HAVE THREE FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE COOLER ON THE FLOOR STORING THE MILK; THERMOMETER PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
250897
Location recorded for this inspection · BEST FOOD · 5751 W AUGUSTA BLVD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST KEEP UNLABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINTER INSIDE ORIGINAL LABELED BOXES
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PREP TABLES FOR FOOD PREPARATION, MUST REMOVE ALL CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS SURFACES 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT WITH SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60651
157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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