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A+STORE

4443 N SHERIDAN RD, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

A+STORE has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 14, 2012. The most recent inspection, on April 30, 2018, 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 27, 2012. 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 January 19, 2017. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 once on December 14, 2012. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 19, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 19, 2017. 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. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE RAW MEATS ARE SERVED/PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE IN THE DISPLAY COOLER FOUND IMPROPERLY LABELED. MUST HAVE NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER THE MOP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND GROCERY MUST BE REPLACED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL ITEMS STORED THOUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE AND ORGANIZED.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA OR INSTALL NON-THREADED FAUCET.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INSTALLED. PREMISES PREPARES AND SERVES COFFEE, SLUSH DRINKS, CAPPUCCINO. MUST COMPLETELY INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, DRAINBOARD AND GREASETRAP FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE BEVERAGE OPERATION UNTIL RE-INSPECTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH. MUST ALSO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN UTENSIL WASHING AREA. BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. COFFEE MACHINE,AND OTHER BEVERAGE MACHINE , WILL REMAINED TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION, UNTIL PREMISE INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RAISED SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR BETTER PEST MONITORING. REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND SHELVING AT THE REAR STORAGE. REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NOTED HOLES AT THE BOTTOM OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND GARBAGE HANGING OUT OF HOLES, CONTAINER NOT RODENT PROOF. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-020.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INSTALLED. PREMISES PREPARES AND SERVES COFFEE, SLUSH DRINKS, CAPPUCCINO. MUST COMPLETELY INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, DRAINBOARD AND GREASETRAP FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE BEVERAGE OPERATION UNTIL RE-INSPECTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH. MUST ALSO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN UTENSIL WASHING AREA. BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RAISED SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR BETTER PEST MONITORING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND SHELVING AT THE REAR STORAGE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REAR STORAGE AREA IS VERY HEAVILY CLUTTERED, SOME AREAS INACCESSIBLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT THE REAR FOR BETTER PEST MONITORING AND FOR EASE OF CLEANING.

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