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AAA GROCERY

2902 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

AAA GROCERY has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 26, 2011. The most recent inspection, on May 10, 2012, found no infractions.

2 of 4 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.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 2 times on April 26, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on May 11, 2011. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

  • 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 once on May 11, 2011. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

  • 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 once on April 26, 2011. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AND/OR MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. ESTABLISHMENT HAS A MICROWAVE, MEAT SLICER AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT (NACHO CHEESE, GROUND BEEF, ITALIAN BEEF, SLICED TOMATOS, OPEN CHEESE SLICES). MUST CEASE THE SALE OF THESE ITEMS AND USE OF MICROWAVE AND SLICER UNTIL THIS CERTIFICATE IS OBTAINED. CITATION #H000063700 ISSUED FOR NO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR THE SALE OF OPEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2011 AT 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM. MAIL IN OPTION INFORMATION ALSO GIVEN AT THIS TIME.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN REAR AREA MUST BE SHIELDED IF OWNER DECIDES TO SALE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License

    3 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. MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM EXTERMINATOR. BOOK MUST INCLUDE A VALID COPY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE, MSDS SHEETS (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS), A MAP OF THE STORE AND INVOICES. OWNER HAS ONE RECEIPT ON PREMISES VERIFYING HE WAS SERVICED ON 4/12/11. LOG BOOK NEVER DELIVERED BY 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. MUST REMOVE ALL PAPER, BOTTLES AND OTHER TRASH FROM REAR YARD AREA WHERE DUMPSTER WILL BE STORED. DUMPSTER IN ALLEY AT THIS TIME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITION BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR AREA.

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