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CHICAGO FRESH MEAT & PRODUCE

9553-9557 S JEFFERY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

CHICAGO FRESH MEAT & PRODUCE has been inspected 2 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 14, 2023. The most recent inspection, on July 18, 2023, recorded 7 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 18, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 once on July 14, 2023. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 14, 2023. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 12 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 18, 2023. For example: SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 18, 2023. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & 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.

2 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED OPENINGS ON TOP CENTER, BOTTOM CENTER AND SIDES OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.12 : OBSERVED DEEPLY GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE OF BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-402.12 : OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED FOR FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.115 : OBSERVED OBJECTS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • : 6-501.11 : OBSERVED VENT COVER ATTACHMENT SEPARATING FROM CEILING ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN .
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 : OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALKIN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR . OBSERVED SPLATTER ON WALLS IN DELI/MEAT AREA AND DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED INTO DRAIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
  2. License

    16 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE 12 TO 16 LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES IN STOREROOM, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND SALES FLOOR.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPRX. 4O MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON BOTTOM OF FOOD DISPLAY SHELVING, IN DRY STORAGE NEAR ROCK SALT, IN BEAUTY SUPPLY AREA ON WOODEN DISPLAY UNIT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. RECOMMENDED TO SERVICE PREMISES ON AFTER 7/14/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS ON TOP CENTER, BOTTOM CENTER AND SIDES OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN CRATES IN PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND FOR NONABSORBENCY
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED LEAK IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DEEPLY GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE OF BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED FOR FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED WHEN TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS FLUSHED WATER RISES UP TO TOILET RIM, DOESN'T FLUSH AND WATER SITS IN TOILET BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OBJECTS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALKIN FREEZER WITH SPILLAGE AND ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR AND CLEAN SPILLAGE. OBSERVED SPLATTER ON WALLS IN DELI/MEAT AREA AND DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED INTO DRAIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED STEAMER FOR FISH BEHIND MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS AND AGAINST WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND TO MOVE ITEMS AWAY FROM WALLS FOR CLEANABILTY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED VENT COVER ATTACHMENT SEPARATING FROM CEILING ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN BEAUTY SUPPLY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN UTILITY SIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK TO DRY AND DRAIN MOPS PROPERLY IN UTILITY SINK.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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