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BUY -N- SAVE

209 E 103RD ST · Chicago, IL 60628

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BUY -N- SAVE 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
1387541

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY -N- SAVE · 209 E 103RD ST

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

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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
545630

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY -N- SAVE · 209 E 103RD ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT MEAT DEPARTMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PEELING PAINT FROM REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL AND ALL REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,MEAT SAW IN FRESH MEAT PREP AREA,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,AND VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS,IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALONG FRONT WINDOWS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS,DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ABOVE DELI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE OLD FISH PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CEILINGS ABOVE DELI PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS,IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY WALLS AND CEILING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE FLICKERING AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND OVER THE SALES FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN THE FRESH MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VERY SLOW DRAIN AT EXPODSED HAND SINK IN OLD FISH PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM OR REMOVE. MUST REPAIR OR INSTALL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM FAUCET AT REAR 3 COMP SINK AND REPAIR HEAVY LEAKING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE PREP TABLE OR RELOCATE MOP SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREPARATION AREA. (MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING OR TEMPERED WATER AND MUST BE READILY ACCESSIBLE)

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM EMPLOYEE BELONGING STORAGE AREA,BEHIND REACH IN COOLER WHERE PACKAGED LUNCHEON MEATS ARE STORED AND IN REAR STORAGE AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT WEARING EXTREMELY SOILED UNIFORMS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UNIFORMS AND APPAREL AT ALL TIMES.

ConsultationFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
545574

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY -N- SAVE · 209 E 103RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF FRESH RIBEYE STEAKS AND VARIOUS CHICKEN PARTS OFFERED FOR SALE PAST THE SELL BY/EXPIRATION DATES. DATES FOUND ON THE PACKAGING REFLECTED 10-13-2011 THROUGH 10-18-2011. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF STEAK THAT APPEARED TO BE SLIMY AND DISCOLORED AND NOT IN SOUND CONDITION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OUTDATED AND DISCOLORED PRODUCTS AND PROPERLY PROTECT ALL FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A. (VIOLATION CDI DURING INITIAL INSPECTION ON 10-19-2011")

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE UNDER REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS IN CORNERS AND ON TOP OF STORAGE PALLETS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR DOORS SO THEY ARE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT MEAT DEPARTMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PEELING PAINT FROM REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,MEAT SAW IN FRESH MEAT PREP AREA,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,AND VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS,IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALONG FRONT WINDOWS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS,DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ABOVE DELI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE OLD FISH PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE FLICKERING AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND OVER THE SALES FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN THE FRESH MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VERY SLOW DRAIN AT EXPODSED HAND SINK IN OLD FISH PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM OR REMOVE. MUST REPAIR OR INSTALL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM FAUCET AT REAR 3 COMP SINK AND REPAIR HEAVY LEAKING. FOUND LARGE HOLE IN MOP SINK BASIN. MUST REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM EMPLOYEE BELONGING STORAGE AREA,BEHIND REACH IN COOLER WHERE PACKAGED LUNCHEON MEATS ARE STORED AND IN REAR STORAGE AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT WEARING EXTREMELY SOILED UNIFORMS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UNIFORMS AND APPAREL AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
545573

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY -N- SAVE · 209 E 103RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF FRESH RIBEYE STEAKS AND VARIOUS CHICKEN PARTS OFFERED FOR SALE PAST THE SELL BY/EXPIRATION DATES. DATES FOUND ON THE PACKAGING REFLECTED 10-13-2011 THROUGH 10-18-2011. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF STEAK THAT APPEARED TO BE SLIMY AND DISCOLORED AND NOT IN SOUND CONDITION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OUTDATED AND DISCOLORED PRODUCTS AND PROPERLY PROTECT ALL FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE UNDER REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS IN CORNERS AND ON TOP OF STORAGE PALLETS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR DOORS SO THEY ARE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT MEAT DEPARTMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PEELING PAINT FROM REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,MEAT SAW IN FRESH MEAT PREP AREA,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,AND VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS,IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALONG FRONT WINDOWS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS,DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ABOVE DELI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE OLD FISH PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE FLICKERING AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND OVER THE SALES FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN THE FRESH MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VERY SLOW DRAIN AT EXPODSED HAND SINK IN OLD FISH PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM OR REMOVE. MUST REPAIR OR INSTALL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM FAUCET AT REAR 3 COMP SINK AND REPAIR HEAVY LEAKING. FOUND LARGE HOLE IN MOP SINK BASIN. MUST REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM EMPLOYEE BELONGING STORAGE AREA,BEHIND REACH IN COOLER WHERE PACKAGED LUNCHEON MEATS ARE STORED AND IN REAR STORAGE AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT WEARING EXTREMELY SOILED UNIFORMS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UNIFORMS AND APPAREL AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
537544

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY -N- SAVE · 209 E 103RD ST

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAING IN REAR STORAGE AND COOLERS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPAIR HOLES IN WALL REAR ABOVE MEAT STORAGE

  • 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.NEED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER DELI AREA FROM LAST REPOER 5/27/11 J.SU

  • 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.OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP AROUND BASE OF REAR 3 COMP. SINK WHERE NOZZEL IS LEAKING AT THE BASE OF THE FACUET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO THE 2ND FLOOR LADIES ROOM HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
531391

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY -N- SAVE · 209 E 103RD ST

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: FLOOR TILES BROKE UNDER/BY SINK AREA DELI.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED AT/ABOVE DELI AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Correct By: Thursday, August 18, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector 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. CONTINUE TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED REAR STORAGE/2ND FLOOR

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
537315

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY -N- SAVE · 209 E 103RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 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. CONTINUE TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED REAR STORAGE/2ND FLOOR

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
168229

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY -N- SAVE · 209 E 103RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 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.observed a lot of clutter removed from top of wif,and 2nd fl storage area,HOWEVER MUST COMPLETE REMOVING ANY ARTICLES NOT USING/EQUIPMENT,AND MUST REMOVE STORAGE OFF FLOORS / DISPLAY SHELVING,AND ORGANIZE AREAS OFF WALLS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
284535

Location recorded for this inspection · BUY -N- SAVE · 209 E 103RD ST

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-MORE THAN 30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CLUTTER,ON TOP OF WIF UNIT,AND 18 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CLUTTER, OF PLASTIC TRAYS,ON 2ND FL BREAK ROOM,REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO REAR DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM,MUST REPAIR, AND RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MGR ON SITE FOR SLICING MEATS/CHEESE IN DELI AREA. CITATION ISSUED

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS /PALLETS IN REAR STORE ROOM, AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN DELI AREA,HAND SINK

  • 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 ORGANIZE ENTIRE 2ND FLOOR AREA. EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT AREAS. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOT USING,FAN BLADE,OLD MEAT SLICERS ETC. AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES.

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