FOOD EMPIRE
3952 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · Grocery Store
7 inspections
- Canvass
0 infraction
- Canvass Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA WHERE PIZZA OVEN IS LOCATED OR REMOVE PIZZA OVEN TO REAR PREP AREA
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURE OF PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 119.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .CONTROLS WHERE ADJUSTED AIR TEMP IS NOW 180.0F.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 140.0F (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 2LBS.SAUSAGE PIZZA 117.9F,2LBS. PEPPERONI PIZZA 125.4F,ROAST BEEF 44.4F,MILK 44.4F,EGGS 44.9F,POLISH 44.6F,SOUR CREAM 44.6F,CREAM CHEESE 44.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.104LBS $300(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS WIDE OPEN AND TRASH AND DEBRI ABOVE RIM AND ON GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL AND INSIDE REAR AREA NEAR REAR DOOR HAS EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH BAGS PILED UP .MUST REMOVE TRASH FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE AND MAINTAIN,KEEP LIDS CLOSED.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA WHERE PIZZA OVEN IS LOCATED OR REMOVE PIZZA OVEN TO REAR PREP AREA.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- Canvass
7 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR. PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIORS OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM COILS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE MEAT CASES IN MEAT DEPT.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED MEAT CASE IN THE MEAT DEPT.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
- OBSERVERED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR DELI COUNTER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK AND AT EXPOSED HAND SINK WATER TEMPERTURE WAS 69.4F. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES . CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVERED. OBSERVERED DELI MEATS AND CHEESES BEING SLICES AND SERVERED TO CUSTOMER. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST DELI MEAT COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
- License Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & SALES FLOOR.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- License
6 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- 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 MORE THAN 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES,CANDY & CHIP DISPLAY,NEXT TO PAPER PLATE SHELVING UNITS.ALSO 5-8 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS & FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/26/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR & WALK IN FREEZER,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE CANS.
- 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.MUST CLEAN DUST & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL DISPLAY SHELVES & RACKS,SAW MACHINE,GRINDER,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLE,MOP SINK,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM 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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
- 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.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT & IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
- 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.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM MOP SINK FAUCET.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS