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FOSTER PANTRY

5139 N DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FOSTER PANTRY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2253208

Location recorded for this inspection · FOSTER PANTRY · 5139 N DAMEN 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1770421

Location recorded for this inspection · FOSTER PANTRY · 5139 N DAMEN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1751343

Location recorded for this inspection · FOSTER PANTRY · 5139 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: Observed 120 droppings in various areas of facility- on chip rack, shelving, behind and under equipment, under sink. Also observed gnaw marks on chip bags-evidence of rodents eating food. Also observed the front door to have a slight gap along the bottom edge. Instructed facility to remove all pests, contact a licensed pest control provider for service, repair door so it is tight fitting, remove all food that has been affected, and maintain. Critical citation issued 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed dirt and debris and rat droppings on shelving and surfaces throughout premises-on the shelves in the front grocery section that hold food items and on top of all racks. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all surfaces throughout store.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris and rodent droppings on floors throughout :store-in front areas, rear storage areas, under, around and behind equipment, in corners. Instructed facility to clean, rinse, sanitize, and maintain all areas including under grocery shelves that are enclosed.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed holes and gaps in various areas of walls and ceilings throughout facility-front area in the drop ceiling, areas where there is plywood and cardboard taped up, behind the ice cream machine. Instructed to repair all and maintain to help prevent pest entry/harborage.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed clutter in the rear storage area. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain to help facilitate proper cleaning and help prevent pest harborage.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
521922

Location recorded for this inspection · FOSTER PANTRY · 5139 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, STORAGE CABINETS UNDER 1PART SINKS SAME AREA, AND TOILET BOWL.

  • 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 REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

  • 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. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60625

322 of 417 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 63790.

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