VALLEY OF JORDAN
1009 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Grocery Store
11 inspections
- Canvass
0 infraction
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND ALL EQUIPMENT(MEAT GRINDER, MEAT SLICER).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHTOUT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AGAINST WALL IN PREP AREA NEXT TO COLD PREP STATION AND 2-DR COOLER.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREP AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
7 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED AND PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON DOOR #1 ON REACH IN COOLER,MISSING PANEL ON 1ST DOOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNIT IN COOLERS,SERVICE COUNTER,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLE,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,SAW MACHINE,WRAPPING STATION,3- COMP SINK.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG,UNDER,AROUND WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER AND REAR PREP AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES ON SALES FLOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN PREP AREA.OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES WERE NEEDED.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,SUMP PUMP LID ON SEWER IN BASEMENT
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR,IN BETWEEN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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10 infractions
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A SAW MACHINE STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND NO SOAP AND TOWELS PROVIDE AT SINK AT THIS TIME.SAW MACHINE HAS BEEN REMOVED AND SOAP & TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,UNDER PREP TABLE, UNDER VEGETABLE COOLER AND A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE.BOTH FRONT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & RODENT,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS ARE BEING SLICED & CHEESE SAUCE HANDLED,SERVED AND PREPARED.MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- MUST LABEL REPACKAGED AND PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON DOOR #1 ON REACH IN COOLER,MISSING PANEL ON 1ST DOOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNIT IN COOLERS,SERVICE COUNTER,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLE,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,SAW MACHINE,WRAPPING STATION,3- COMP SINK.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG,UNDER,AROUND WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER AND REAR PREP AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES ON SALES FLOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN PREP AREA.OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES WERE NEEDED.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,SUMP PUMP LID ON SEWER IN BASEMENT.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR,IN BETWEEN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
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4 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE PAST THE EXPIRATION DATE. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 12LBS OF CHEESE,BACON AND VARIOUS MILK PRODUCTS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH EXPIRATION DATES RANGING BETWEEN APRIL 10, 2013 TO MAY 22, 2013. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES,COOLERS,SINKS AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR DISH WASHING AREA. BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS.
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- Canvass Re-Inspection
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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, SLICER, TOASTER, PREP TABLES IN REAR.
- 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 UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- REPAIR ALL LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- 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. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM SINKS IN REAR.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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5 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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER BREAD ROLLING CART IN SALES AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND PRODUCE DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
- 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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, SLICER, TOASTER, PREP TABLES IN REAR.
- 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 UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- 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. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM SINKS IN REAR.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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0 infraction
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1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD OR TEMPERED WATER AT HAND SINK IN FRONT COFFEE AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- License Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST INSTALL HAND SINK THAT IS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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9 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- FOUND REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL AT 51 DEGREES F,REACH IN FREEZER AT 40 DEGREES F AND HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT ON AND OPERATING. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. HAVE ALL EQUIPMENT ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY. MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 40 DEGREES F,FREEZERS AT 0 DEGREES F AND HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 140 DEGREES F. 7-38-005A.
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- MUST PROVIDE A MICROWAVE OVEN ON SITE TO REHEAT SOUP AND CHEESE. MAY NOT USE HOT HOLDING UNITS TO REHEAT FOOD PRODUCTS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST PROVIDE A SPASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND HAND SINK. (MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE)
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST PAINT OR TILE WALL ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST ALSO PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD WASHROOM DOOR.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD COVER AND END CAPS FOR LIGHT ON INTERIOR OF DOUGHNUT CASE
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. ALSO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MAKERS OR ANY EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER ON INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING UNITS TO STORE DRY GOODS AND CLEANING SUPPLIES.
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE