SPARTAN BROS.INC.

7140 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60631 · Grocery Store

19 inspections

1. Canvass3 févr. 2025

   0 infraction

2. Canvass10 janv. 2025

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT CUTTER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
3. Canvass29 janv. 2024

   9 infractions

   • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
     • NOTED PREMISE MAKING YOGURT WITH NO HACCP PLAN OR VARIANCE AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY ORDINANCE. MUST USE COMMERCIALLY PREPARED YOGURT UNTIL A HACCP PLAN APPROVAL IS OBTAINED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO#7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
     • NO DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED TO THE CDPH FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL TO MAKE YOGURT. INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTATION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TWO PREP TABLES. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREZZER AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • NOTED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON RAILS OF THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
4. Plainte20 juin 2023

   0 infraction

5. Canvass25 mai 2022

   2 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED KNIFE RACK LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO HAND SINK IN SERVICE AREA. RELOCATE KNIFE RACK AWAY FROM HAND SINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SERVICE LINE WITH SODDERED SEAMS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE OF SINK TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION OR REPLACE SINK.
6. Canvass14 mai 2021

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN WASHROOM.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINER/BIN IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BREAD CRUMBS, SALT ETC)
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
7. Canvass21 janv. 2020

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED AISLE SHELVES DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AISLE SHELVING.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED UNDER HOOD WHERE OVENS ARE LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD DRIPPING WITH GREASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOPT LINE HOOD.
8. Canvass12 mars 2019

   6 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL WITH MOLD LIKE BUILDUP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
9. Canvass1 déc. 2017

   3 infractions

   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • Observed items packaged for customer self service unlabeled. Instructed facility to label with name, date, location of production and ingredients.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • Observed stained ceiling tiles in the grocery section near the ceiling fans. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
10. Canvass26 avr. 2017

    0 infraction

11. Canvass Re-Inspection20 déc. 2016

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
12. Canvass13 déc. 2016

    2 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1632727 ISSUED ON 03-04-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #38 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
13. Canvass4 mars 2016

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
14. Canvass27 mars 2015

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILT-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR CORNER NEAR TOILET ROOM AND LEADING IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
15. Recent Inspection26 mars 2014

    1 infraction

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • PREMISES USING UNAPPROVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET APPROVAL FROM CDPH TO USE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). SAID VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.
16. Canvass17 mars 2014

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAULK STARTING TO BUBBLE ALSO OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN MEAT COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-CAULK 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WALL AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AT SAID CONDENSER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO OBSERVED 2-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
17. Canvass25 févr. 2013

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSPECTION AISLE 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL AND 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER PEST MONITORING AT THE FRONT DISPLAY BY THE REACH IN FREEZER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL KNIVES AT THE PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE AREA (KNIVE RACK).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH LAMB (BLOOD STAINS), FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER AND AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA FOR PROPERR PEST MONITORING.
18. Canvass25 janv. 2011

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Fan covers, storage shelves, sinks and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor inside meat cooler and behind stock along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Light covers in display not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls inside coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Drainline under three compartment leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unnecssary articles in rear and corners. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate 6 inches or higher.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • Employees and food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provided proper hair restraint for all employees in prep area.
19. Canvass10 mai 2010

    8 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR,MISSING PANEL AND RUSTED EXTERIOR TOP, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER ALL THE PALLETS OF DRY GOODS, AND FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER, WITH DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER STAINED CEILING TILES,ABOVE THE DISPLAY SHELVES AND ABOVE THE DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA, MUST REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB OF THE FISH DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 2 COMPT SINK IN THE FRONT AREA BY THE DISPLAY COOLERS,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. WATER SIPPING UNDER THE DIVIDER OF THE SINK GOING TO THE 2ND COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAKE IT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLUMBERS PUTTY. (PER MANAGER HE HAS NOT BEEN USING THE 2 COMPT SINK FOR YEARS. MANAGER WAS USING IT AS A TABLE TOP TO WRAP THE MEAT,CHEESE, FISH.)
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ORGANIZE ALL THE SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.CLUTTER ALL OVER THE SHELVINGS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WASHCLOTH USE FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE, MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER OR BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.