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AMSTAR

5035-5051 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL 60651 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

AMSTAR has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 25, 2013. The most recent inspection, on November 25, 2014, found no infractions.

2 of 6 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 20, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 11 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 25, 2014. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 20, 2014. 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 November 20, 2014. For example: WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS AND LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
  3. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE 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 MORE THAN 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER MOP SINK AND UNDER VANITY IN FRONT TOILET ROOM.ALSO BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND OVER HEAD GARAGE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/20/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS AND REMOVE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM UNDER ALL DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR ,IN REAR AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS AND LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR REACH IN COOLERS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT TOILET ROOM AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WHERE NOTED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED AND WHERE NOTED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.
  5. License

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT-MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE INTERIOR CABINET OF HANDSINK INSIDE THE FRONT TOILET ROOM AND THE REAR OVER-HEAD DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/2" MODE OF ENTRY AT CORNERS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO ENSURE NO PEST ENTRY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED ALSO MISSING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WHERE NOTED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED AND WHERE NOTED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE HANDSINK INSIDE THE REAR TOILET ROOM AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM,AND PLASTIC SHELVINGS ON GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER MUST BE REMOVED.
  6. License

    0 infractions

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