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ALBANY PARK FRESH MARKET INC

3632-3638 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

ALBANY PARK FRESH MARKET INC has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 17, 2017. The most recent inspection, on February 27, 2019, found no infractions.

2 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: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on June 14, 2018. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on February 24, 2017. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2018. 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2018. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on June 14, 2018. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET ON THE 4 DOORS OF THE 7 DOORS REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BROKEN/CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE GROCERY STORE(ROASTED CHICKEN DEPT,MEAT DEPT, GROCERY DEPT, BASEMENT). MUST REPAIR /REPLACE FLOOR TILES MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTERS WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE MEAT DEPT 3 COMPT SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WINDOW SILLS WITH DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD AND PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  3. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • OBSERVED CLEAN WATER BACKING UP ON THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUSMINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1989636 DATED 2/24/17. #30- PRE-PACKAGED FOODS AT DISPLAY COOLER MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS FOR RETAIL SALE AND MAINTAIN. #34- REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT DELI MEAT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. #38-OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA AND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FAUCET AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET ON THE 4 DOORS OF THE 7 DOORS REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS, WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BROKEN/CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE GROCERY STORE(ROASTED CHICKEN DEPT,MEAT DEPT, GROCERY DEPT, BASEMENT). MUST REPAIR /REPLACE FLOOR TILES MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTERS WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE GROCERY SECTION,IN THE MEAT DEPT,ROASTED CHICKEN DEPT. MUST REPLACE,REPAIR CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE MEAT DEPT 3 COMPT SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WINDOW SILLS WITH DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3RD COMPT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. AND ALSO LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT(BROOM , DUST PAN, MOP, AND RAKE) STORED IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEANING MATERIALS IN THE MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD AND PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  4. License

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PRE-PACKAGED FOODS AT DISPLAY COOLER MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS FOR RETAIL SALE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT DELI MEAT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA AND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FAUCET AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
  5. License

    0 infractions

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