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BANGE'S

3801 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

BANGE'S has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 1, 2012. The most recent inspection, on November 16, 2020, found no infractions.

3 of 14 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 August 5, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 once on April 19, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 once on July 15, 2016. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • 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 19 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2018. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 7, 2014. For example: TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

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.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OVER HOOD IN THEPREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RESEAL IN THE RESTROOM.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED STEAK AT 46.7F, PORK AT 45.9F, BEEF AT 50.6F, CHICKEN AT 49.2F, BEANS AT 56.9F, AND COOKED RICE AT 49.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INTERIOR OF TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • AIR CONDITION DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE TO DRAIN
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT SCATTERED ON FLOOR. FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSDT TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INTERIOR OF TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME. AIR CONDITION DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE TO DRAIN.
  10. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO INCE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS AT BOTTOM OF COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT NOT IN USE UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR OR REMOVE UNUSABLE EQIPMENT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF ICE CREAM MAKER AND INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM MAKER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND PROPERLY STORE MACHINE OUT OF FOOD PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN ON BATHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED OLD STOVE AND OTHER VARIOUS ITEMS OUTSIDE AT REAR OF PROPERTY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSABLE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED EXCESS EQUIPMENT ONLY USED FOR SUMMERTIME STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING ICE CREAM MAKER AND OTHER ICE CREAM MAKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM FOOD PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE AND STORE TO REDUCE CLUTTER.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DISH DRYING RACK INSTALLED ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY AIR DRY DISHES AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONING DISCHARGE LINE DRAINING INTO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PLUMB LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR TILES AT FRONT DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN RESTORE TO A WASHABLE CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONING DISCHARGE LINE DRAINING INTO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PLUMB LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAINBOARD.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORING ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED AREA.
  13. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANTIZED MEAT SLICER BEHIND MEAT COUNTER HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS PN EQUIPMENT MUST DEFROST MEAT DISPLAY CASE HAS ICE-BUILD UP IBSIDE ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF MEAT DISPLAY CASE INSIDE SLIDING DOORS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HANDSINK
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND FRONT MEAT COUNTER MUST MAINTAIN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
  14. License

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALL VENT IN REAR AREA OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM, CLEAN AND PAINT WASHROOM DOOR AND LOWER WALL BY REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. PAINT WALL ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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