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THE PRODUCE CENTER

5820 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60646

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE PRODUCE CENTER 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
2456374

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PRODUCE CENTER · 5820 N MILWAUKEE 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2313022

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PRODUCE CENTER · 5820 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DEFROST ALL THE SMALL DISPLAY CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEANING MATERIALS(BROOM, MOP,DUST PAN) BY THE MOPS SINK AREA NOT BY THE ICE MACHINE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2280209

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PRODUCE CENTER · 5820 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN SOME SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS IN THE PRODUCE DEPT AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE ,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE STORAGE/DELIVERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER, UNDERNEATH THE PALLETS IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE DELIVERY/STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144771

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PRODUCE CENTER · 5820 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN REAR.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN MEAT COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE, MEAT PREP AREA AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: : INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WITH DRIED MEAT ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEAT PREP COOLER.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST INSIDE PRODUCE/DELI WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.------------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144409

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PRODUCE CENTER · 5820 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND (2) REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN REAR.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN MEAT COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE, MEAT PREP AREA AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WITH DRIED MEAT ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEAT PREP COOLER.---------MUST SEAL METAL SHEET WALL BEHIND MEAT CUTTER INSIDE MEAT PREP AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST INSIDE PRODUCE/DELI WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE PRODUCE PREP TABLE OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.------------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015469

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PRODUCE CENTER · 5820 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, had excess debris, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floor by produce isle had syrup build up, not lean, needs detailed cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged ceiling tile in rear area by meat department, shall be replaced/repaired.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1951357

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PRODUCE CENTER · 5820 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: Found some food items not properly dated in deli cooler, must properly date food items in deli cooler.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in meat department in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooler doors in rear meat department cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in deli department not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall by produce prep counter had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, wall by dairy cooler had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931467

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PRODUCE CENTER · 5820 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA OR REPLACE.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE UNDER SHELVES WITH DUST AND SOME LITTER.---------NOTED WATER POOLING IN FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY EXIT DOOR AND SOME IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE MEAT PREP WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566871

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PRODUCE CENTER · 5820 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: OPEN DELI LOAVES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DELI LOAVES WITHIN 5 DAYS OF USE WHEN SEALED PACKAGED HAS BEEN BROKEN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET NOT MAINTAINED ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CUTTING BAORDS ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTILATION COVERS AND CEILING AROUND VENTILATION NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN AREAS. WALL AND COVING NOT MAINTAINING IN REAR AND SIDE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ND SEAL ALL OPENING AND GAPS IN WALLS, REPAINT SURFACE AND INSTALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE. ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE INSIDE UNIT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ADEQUATE LIGHT NOT PROVIDED IN REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTAALL MORE LIGHT FIXTURES AND AREAS WELL LIT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT CONDENSATION BUILD-UP.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL UNITS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF UNUSED ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418580

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PRODUCE CENTER · 5820 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. FOUND BOXES BEING STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AT THE SOUTHEAST PORTION OF THE ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA INSIDE THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WHOLE IN THE WALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM AREA BY THE 2 LITER SODA STORAGE AREA. ALSO REPAIR THE WHOLE IN THE WALL AT A COLUMN INSIDE THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST TIGHTEN THE FAUCET BASES TO PREVENT LEAKS AT THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE MEY CUTTING ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345807

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PRODUCE CENTER · 5820 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN PREP COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET WATER TANK IN THE LADIES RESTROOM 1ST STALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE AS YOU LOOK AT ALL STALLS TO PREVENT WATER PUDDLE ON FLOOR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING AND CALABRATED THERMOMETERS AT THE DAIRY CASE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT ALL TIMES. ALSO IN THE DELI STORAGE COOLER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1301102

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PRODUCE CENTER · 5820 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 45.2F-48.5F AT DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER BEING OFFERED FOR SALE.ASSORTED BRANDS OF YOGURT 45.2F, BAKED SPINACH PIE 46.8, EGGS 48.5. NO TEMPERATURE LOG ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS WORTH 150IBS AT $2500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY THE DEFROST CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION#7-38-005(A).

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: NOTED 3 COMPARTEMT SINK AT THE MEAT PREP AREA NOT DRAINING (BACKING UP). (ALL COMPARTMENTS). MANAGER IMMEDIATLY CALLED PLUMBER FOR SERVICES.PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 11:30AM FROM B.K CONSTRUCTION AT 2324 INDIAN RIDGE DR. GLENVIEW IL. 60026. PHONE #847-877-8290.BY END OF INSPECTION THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT SHELVES INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,CHARTS AT HE MEAT PREP AREA AND SHELVES AT THE CHEESE STORAGE IN THE MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE MEAT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN DRY.... ALSO FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVES/PALLETS OF THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL BY THE COMPACTOR AT THE REAR PRODUCE STORAGE AREA AND AT GARBAGE DUMPSTER BY REAR EXIT DOOR.......MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AT THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE PIPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET AT THE MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAITAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAITAIN CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR RODENTS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60646

82 of 103 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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