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BRONZVILLE FINER FOODS

232-234 E 35TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

BRONZVILLE FINER FOODS has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 29, 2013. The most recent inspection, on December 19, 2024, found no infractions.

2 of 10 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 temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 25, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 18, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 16 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 28, 2016. 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 13 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 20, 2023. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 once on December 18, 2018. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. OBSERVED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LITTER AND TRASH ON FLOOR BEHIND COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED POP CRATES, BOXES, AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS OR STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVING AREA LEAKS UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE MOP BUCKET FULL OF DIRTY WATER AND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF DIRTY WATER AND STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE AND FRONT OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
  4. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED THE CEILING TILE IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED A FEW LIGHT BRUNT OUT AND A FEW DAMAGE LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE THE MILK IS STORED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE DUST AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE FURNACE CLOSET TO REMOVE FEATHERS OBSERVED. OBSERVED SOME CRACKS AND HOLES IN THE CEMENT BASEMENT FLOOR; SEAL ALL HOLES AND CRACKS IN BASEMENT FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SOME MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN STORE; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM; CLEAN FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • THE LIGHT IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR LIGHT IN WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE MOP SINK; PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND WET MOPS ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA AND STANDING WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS PROPERLY TO DRY AND DISPOSE OF DIRTY STANDING WATER AFTER USING.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • A NEW DEIL DEPT CONSTRUCTED IN THE MIDDLE OF ISLE WITHOUT PROTECTION BARRIER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE SECTION ENCLOSED WITH A BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. SECTION NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO FOOD THERMOMETRER IN FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND DISPLAY COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF COOLER WAS 49.4F. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY BACON, TURKEY FRANKS, BOLOGNA, POLISH, LUNCHABLES, HOT DOGS, AND TURKEY LUNCH MEAT)STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 49.2F-51.3F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK IS BLOCKED BY A STORAGE RACK AND CASES OF POPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER IN DELI AREA. CLEAN PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF DELI COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON FIRST FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. A SECTION OF FLOOR IN DELI AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. A SECTION OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE DELI COUNTER IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR VENTILATION FAN. THREE COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THREE COMP SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER WHERE NACHO CHEESE AND BEEF IS SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AND HOT/COLD WATER PER CITY CODE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS (BOTTLES)OBSERVED INSIDE OF UTILITY AND THREE COMP SINK; TOWELS OBSERVED INSIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK; REMOVE ITEMS AND KEEP SINKS FREE AT ALL TIMES OF ITEMS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND SMALL ROOM BEHIND DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS; STORE UPWARD TO DRY AND RECOMMENDED A MOP RACK FOR HANGING MOPS AND BROOMS.
  9. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER IN DELI AREA. CLEAN PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF DELI COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON FIRST FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. A SECTION OF FLOOR IN DELI AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. A SECTION OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE DELI COUNTER IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR VENTILATION FAN. THREE COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THREE COMP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS (BOTTLES)OBSERVED INSIDE OF UTILITY AND THREE COMP SINK; TOWELS OBSERVED INSIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK; REMOVE ITEMS AND KEEP SINKS FREE AT ALL TIMES OF ITEMS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND SMALL ROOM BEHIND DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS; STORE UPWARD TO DRY AND RECOMMENDED A MOP RACK FOR HANGING MOPS AND BROOMS.
  10. License

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM.

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