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71ST DISCOUNT STORE

2016 E 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

71ST DISCOUNT STORE has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 19, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 21, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 4, 2010. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 27, 2010. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 14 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 4, 2010. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 4, 2010. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOW ABATED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL SHELVING WHERE SODA IS STORED MUST BE CLEANED. ALL SHELVING MUST BE CLEAN THROUGHOUT STORE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLEAN AND ONE AREA IS CARPETED. MUST REPAIR FLOOR BY SEALING OPENINGS NOTED, CLEAN/SWEEP FLOORS AND REMOVE CARPETING WHERE NOTED. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN STORAGE AREA. CARPETING ALSO NOTED IN SELLING AREA OF STORE WHERE ESTABLISHMENT CURRENTLY SELLS GENERAL MERCHANDISE WITH A CURRENT LIMITED BUSINESS LICENSE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS NOTED WITH HOLES, PEELING PAINT, ETC. A WALL COVING WILL BE NEEDED ALONG THE WALLBASE OF THE STORAGE AREAS ONCE REPAIRS ARE MADE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER WITH A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    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. FOUND 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FRONT STORAGE SHELVES, SHOWED ACTIVITY TO MANAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACTIVITY AND CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL CO. FOR SERVICE. CITATION #63192-14 ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL SHELVING WHERE SODA IS STORED MUST BE CLEANED. ALL SHELVING MUST BE CLEAN THROUGHOUT STORE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLEAN AND ONE AREA IS CARPETED. MUST REPAIR FLOOR BY SEALING OPENINGS NOTED, CLEAN/SWEEP FLOORS AND REMOVE CARPETING WHERE NOTED. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN STORAGE AREA. CARPETING ALSO NOTED IN SELLING AREA OF STORE WHERE ESTABLISHMENT CURRENTLY SELLS GENERAL MERCHANDISE WITH A CURRENT LIMITED BUSINESS LICENSE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS NOTED WITH HOLES, PEELING PAINT, ETC. A WALL COVING WILL BE NEEDED ALONG THE WALLBASE OF THE STORAGE AREAS ONCE REPAIRS ARE MADE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER WITH A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 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. ALL SHELVING WHERE SODA IS STORED MUST BE CLEANED. ALL SHELVING MUST BE CLEAN THROUGHOUT STORE.
    • 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.The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLEAN AND ONE AREA IS CARPETED. MUST REPAIR FLOOR BY SEALING OPENINGS NOTED, CLEAN/SWEEP FLOORS AND REMOVE CARPETING WHERE NOTED. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN STORAGE AREA. CARPETING ALSO NOTED IN SELLING AREA OF STORE WHERE ESTABLISHMENT CURRENTLY SELLS GENERAL MERCHANDISE WITH A CURRENT LIMITED BUSINESS LICENSE.
    • 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. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS NOTED WITH HOLES, PEELING PAINT, ETC. A WALL COVING WILL BE NEEDED ALONG THE WALLBASE OF THE STORAGE AREAS ONCE REPAIRS ARE MADE.
    • 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. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR.
    • 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 INSTALL A UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER WITH A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT WILL STORE PACKAGED MEATS AND MILK.
    • 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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE ROOMS OF ESTABLISHMENT. ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE NEAT AND ORGANIZED.
  5. License

    9 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. FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AT BOTTOM. OBSERVED AN OPEN BAG OF OPEN SAND IN REAR OF STORE ON FLOOR WITH FECES ON TOP OF THE SAND THAT HAS SPILLED FROM THE BAG. FECES APPEARS TO BE FROM AN ANIMAL BUT I OBSERVED NO ANIMALS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FECES FROM FLOOR AND REMOVE SAND. NO LOG BOOK OR INVOICES FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INCLUDING MSDS SHEETS AND A CURRENT STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE OF PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED SOME TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY AND FECES NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 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. ALL SHELVING WHERE SODA IS STORED MUST BE CLEANED. ALL SHELVING MUST BE CLEAN THROUGHOUT STORE.
    • 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. FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLEAN AND ONE AREA IS CARPETED. MUST REPAIR FLOOR BY SEALING OPENINGS NOTED, CLEAN/SWEEP FLOORS AND REMOVE CARPETING WHERE NOTED. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN STORAGE AREA. CARPETING ALSO NOTED IN SELLING AREA OF STORE WHERE ESTABLISHMENT CURRENTLY SELLS GENERAL MERCHANDISE WITH A CURRENT LIMITED BUSINESS LICENSE.
    • 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. OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS NOTED WITH HOLES, PEELING PAINT, ETC. A WALL COVING WILL BE NEEDED ALONG THE WALLBASE OF THE STORAGE AREAS ONCE REPAIRS ARE MADE.
    • 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. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR.
    • 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 INSTALL A UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER WITH A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT WILL STORE PACKAGED MEATS AND MILK.
    • 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.

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