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BEN SALEM FOOD MARKET

3452-3454 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 · Grocery Store

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE COMPRESSOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES LEADING INTO THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1385698 10/15/14 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS MORE THAN 30 UNDER DELI DISPLAY UNIT,ALONG SOUTH WALL OF WINDOWS BEHIND CHIP DISPLAY AND ICE FREEZER.ALSO FRONT DOOR STILL NOT TIGHT FITTING.MANAGER HAS EMPLOYEES REMOVING DROPPINGS AND SANITIZING AREA.ALSO SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEPS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.DOOR SWEEPS ARE BEING INSTALLED AT THIS TIME.SMALL AND LARGE FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES , SALES FLOOR,WALK IN COOLER.POP SLEEVES IN COOLERS.MUST DEFROST ALL FREEZERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND SALES FLOOR.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE BEHIND HOT WATER TANK
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL TILE BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT AND PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINLINE LEAKING IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE HOT OPEN FOODS ARE SOLD OR MOVE TO REAR PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF TOP OF WALK IN COOLERS AND AT SERVICE COUNTERS,EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
  4. Complaint

    12 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 47.2F WITH READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT SLICING LOAVES OF LUNCHEON MEATS IN ABOVE MENTIONED WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS TURKEY 45.8F-46.1F,SPICE HAM 45.7F-45.9F,SALAMI 46.7F,SPICED LUNCHEON MEAT 45.7F-46.3F,SALAMI PREPAKGED 46.9-47.3F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 95LBS.$270.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    • 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 50 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED OF FLOOR UNDER DELI DISPLAY UNIT AND AT MOTOR OF SAME AND A DEAD MOUSE AND UNDER DISPLAY UNIT AT DOG AND CAT FOOD.FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.ALSO SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON SITE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/15/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES , SALES FLOOR,WALK IN COOLER.POP SLEEVES IN COOLERS.MUST DEFROST ALL FREEZERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND SALES FLOOR.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL TILE BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT AND PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINLINE LEAKING IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE HOT OPEN FOODS ARE SOLD OR MOVE TO REAR PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF TOP OF WALK IN COOLERS AND AT SERVICE COUNTERS,EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES. CLEAN BOTH THE WALKIN COOLER FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL AND CEILING REAR WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE WALKIN COOLERS WALLS AND CEILINGS.
  6. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWLES. CDI CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • DOUBLE FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED BOTH HAVE A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. THEY ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. MUST MAKE BOTH DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF THEM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • COOLERS, STORE SHELVES, PREP TABLE AND ALL THE FOOD EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES. CLEAN BOTH THE WALKIN COOLER FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL AND CEILING REAR WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE WALKIN COOLERS WALLS AND CEILINGS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE THE BROKERN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD AND PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE TOILET ROOM:-TOILET,SINK, WALLS AND FLOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND THE TOILET ROOM SINK IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL AND BOTH HANDLES ARE IN POOR REPAIR, HARD TO SHUT THE WATER OFF ALL THE WAY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.
  7. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  8. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-Ground Beef at 143.1 F and slicing ready-to-eat meats. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink. Water coming up, left and right sides of sink. Instructed that three compartment sink must be repaired or grease trap detailed cleaned to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Coolers, shelves, prep tables and equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase and under display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling not maintained thru-out premises. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile and repair and seal ceiling in toilet room.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Several leaks observed from roof thru-out premises, including toilet room. Instructed to repair overhead to prevent leaks. Three compartment sink and exposed handsink attached. Instructed to install shield between equipment.
  10. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS UP AND OPERATING VIOLATION STILL PENDING
    • 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. MUST INSTALL RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR VIOLATION STILL PENDING
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST HAVE A FOOD SAN. CERT. AVAILABLE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT VIOLATION STILL PENDING
    • 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. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR THRU. PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING
    • 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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
  12. License

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS UP AND OPERATING
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND BOWL REAR PREP AREA
    • 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. MUST INSTALL RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST HAVE A FOOD SAN. CERT. AVAILABLE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT
    • 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. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR THRU. PREMISES
    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL AND CEILING REAR WHERE NEEDED
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT ABOVE FOOD AND PREP AREAS
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THREE 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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE