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ASHLAND ADDISON SHELL

3600 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

ASHLAND ADDISON SHELL has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 3, 2014. The most recent inspection, on May 29, 2020, recorded 3 infractions.

1 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food temperature control.

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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 May 29, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 May 26, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 May 18, 2020. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 May 29, 2020. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15-OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES STORED IN FRONT OF BATHROOM DOOR PREVENTING ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA FOR EASY ACCESS TO BATHROOM.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11-NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN BOTH EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-302.12-OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15-OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15-OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 18, 2020, REPORT #2370724. #10-OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH COFFEE MACHINE STORED IN HAND WASHING BOWL IN REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS EXCESSIVE CLUTTER WITH UNUSED COFFEE MACHINE, BOXES OF BEVERAGES, PREP COOLER ETC BLOCKING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PREVENTING EMPLOYEES FROM WASH, RINSE AND SANITZING. ALSO OBSERVED PAINT CANS, CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES, BRUSHES AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE ITEMS AND CLEAN ENTIRE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE COFFEE MACHINE FROM HAND WASHING SINK SO EMPLOYEES CAN HAVE ACCESS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. #48-OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON MAY 18, 2020, REPORT #2370724. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPLAY THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).
  3. Canvass

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH COFFEE MACHINE STORED IN HAND WASHING BOWL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE COFFEE MACHINE SO EMPLOYEES CAN HAVE ACCESS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN BOTH EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE WAS DONE ON OCTOBER 20, 2015. MUST HAVE A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO WILL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. THE LOG BOOK MUST INCLUE A COPY OF THE REPORTS AND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DUMPSTER LID MUST BE KEPT COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LID TO PREVENT INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH UNUSED COFFEE MACHINE, BOXES OF BEVERAGES, PREP COOLER ETC BLOCKING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PREVENTING EMPLOYEES FROM WASH, RINSE AND SANITZING CAPPUCINO AND COFFEE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED PAINT CANS, CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES, BRUSHES AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE ITEMS AND CLEAN ENTIRE AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • TOILET FACILITIES NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHROOM TOILET CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PREMISES HAS A CUSTOMERS WASHROOM INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO USE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • RE-ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING OFF THE FLOORS. DISCARD UNECCEESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

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