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BEN GAMOOM INC

9906 S VINCENNES AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

BEN GAMOOM INC has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 12, 2011. The most recent inspection, on December 8, 2017, 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: 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 19, 2011. 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 12, 2011. 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 15 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 17, 2017. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 17, 2017. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 17, 2017. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT SEALED MUST SEAL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED UNCLEAN RUBBER FLOORING BEHIND COUNTER IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE.FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SOILED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR AND OFFICE.MUST REPLACE AND INSTALL.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  3. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE ITALIAN BEEF,GOUND BEEF AND NACHOS AREA BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK. MUST USE NEAREST IN REAR FOR HAND WASHING UNTIL REINSPECTED 2- DAYS BY THE HEALTH DEPT .CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT SEALED MUST SEAL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DISPLAY FOOD SHELVES,COOLER SHELVES AND INTERIOR DOORS OF COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED UNCLEAN RUBBER FLOORING BEHIND COUNTER IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE.FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SOILED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR AND OFFICE.MUST INSTALL.ALSO DOOR IN STORAGE AREA LEADING TO WALK IN COOLER AREA,CEILING AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERNOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HAT STORAGE IN CELING OF PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE TO ANOTHER AREA OF STORE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LABELCONDIMENTS AND SUGAR CONTAINERS IN BEVERAGE AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP RACKS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CCOLER,FREEZERS,3-COMP SINK,UTILITY SINK,STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SALES AREA,POP DISPLAY RACKS,CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA,BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES,SPIGOTS,DRIP TRAYS,ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALES/STORAGE AREAS. WALLS DOORS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS.PROVIDE ENTERY TO CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3- COMP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT,SHELVES,TIRES,BIKE ETC IN REAR STORAGE AND TOP OF WALK IN COOLER. PREPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS,STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
  5. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL CONDIMENTS AND SUGAR CONTAINERS IN BEVERAGE AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP RACKS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLER, FREEZERS, 3-COMP SINK, UTILITY SINK, STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SALES AREA, POP DISPLAY RACKS, CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA, BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES, SPIGOTS, DRIP TRAYS, ETC
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALES/STORAGE AREAS. WALLS AND DOORS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. PROVIDE ENTRY TO CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, TIRES, BIKE, ETC IN REAR STORAGE AND TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER. PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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