BIG SALEM INC

1724 E 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · Grocery Store

14 inspections

1. Canvass Re-Inspection16 déc. 2024

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA; REATTACH WHERE NEEDED.
2. Canvass22 nov. 2024

   5 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND ON SELLING FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • THE REAR STORAGE ROOM IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ON SELLING FLOOR AND IN STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON THE SELLING FLOOR AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DIRT AND DROPPINGS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA; REATTACH WHERE NEEDED.
3. Canvass8 janv. 2021

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
4. Canvass Re-Inspection29 avr. 2020

   8 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON DELI MEATS IN DISPLAY COOLER. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF LEFT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
5. Canvass20 avr. 2020

   11 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON DELI MEATS IN DISPLAY COOLER. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF LEFT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. SURFACES SHALL BE NONABSORBENT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
6. Short Form Complaint25 oct. 2018

   0 infraction

7. Plainte3 mai 2018

   4 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MEAT SLICER AND PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED IN STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT ALSO UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • MUST CLEAN VENT FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • CLEAN GREASE RECEPTOR EXTERIOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
8. Canvass27 juin 2016

   2 infractions

   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
9. Canvass27 oct. 2015

   3 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST PROVIDE 2 DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
10. Canvass Re-Inspection20 févr. 2014

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN REAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STOCK(INCLUDING BASEMENT). MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON SALES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN, PAINT AND REPAIR WALLS, DOORS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT FRONT SECTIONS BY WASHROOM, IN STORAGE AREA BY DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL LUGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORING AN EXCCESSIVE AMOUNT OF POP AND MILK CRATES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THIS AREA REMOVING ALL UNUSED CRATES FROM PREMISES. MUST DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET AND HANG MOP UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING
11. Canvass13 févr. 2014

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44.5F TO 45.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • MILK AND EGGS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.1F TO 45.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FROM WALK-IN COOLER. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND REMOVED FROM SALE. MILK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST REMAIN ON PREMISES UNTIL RELEASED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN REAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STOCK(INCLUDING BASEMENT). MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON SALES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN, PAINT AND REPAIR WALLS, DOORS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT FRONT SECTIONS BY WASHROOM, IN STORAGE AREA BY DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL LUGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORING AN EXCCESSIVE AMOUNT OF POP AND MILK CRATES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THIS AREA REMOVING ALL UNUSED CRATES FROM PREMISES. MUST DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET AND HANG MOP UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
12. Plainte28 sept. 2012

    6 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • 0BSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, HAND SINK. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS OR LIQUID HAND SOAP AT PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CDI/CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND PLASTIC SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN CARDBOARD BOX. MUST PROPERLY STORE UPRIGHT IN CLEAN PLASTIC CONTAINER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND NEWSPAPER FROM SERVICE TABLE WHERE GROUND BEEF IS SERVED. ALSO MUST REMOVE DIRTY STORAGE MILK CRATES STORED UNDER SERVICE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PREP TABLE FOR STORAGE OF COOKED FOODS. FOUND OPEN BAG OF SUGAR IN CABINET AT COFFEE SERVICE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGE STORAGE CONTAINER WITH LID.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN BEHIND COUNTER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED ALL LOWER WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND BASEBOARDS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS/MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY MOP WATER IN MOP BUCKET. ALSO MOP SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DUMP WATER AFTER USE AND PROPERLY STORE MOP UPRIGHT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN MOP SINK. ALSO FOUND REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED(PAINT CANS, ETC, MUST PROPERLY STORE STORAGE ITEMS OFF FLOORS ON PALLET OR SHELVING.
13. Plainte16 juin 2011

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN DIRTY FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER,COFFEE COUNTER TOP, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELF IN 2DR FREEZER AND DEFROST AND CLEAN ICE BOX FREEZER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE UNITS AND REAR SINKS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REAR SINK AREA OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN THE WALLS NEED REPAIR. ALSO HOLE OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MADE BY THE HANDLE MUST REPAIR.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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 NO DRAIN BOARD INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
14. License5 août 2010

    0 infraction