CLUB VIDA
7364 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60626 · Grocery Store
Inspection summary
CLUB VIDA has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 24, 2013. The most recent inspection, on June 11, 2019, recorded 3 infractions.
3 of 9 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: Protecting food from contamination, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.
The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
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.
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 24, 2013. For example:
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
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 December 24, 2013. For example:
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
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 June 11, 2019. For example:
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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 once on June 11, 2019. For example:
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 12, 2017. For example:
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.
9 inspections
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME ,ALSO DRY INGREDIENT FOOD IN BULK CONTAINERS-
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT DINING AREA NEAR ENTRANCE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- NOTED VENTILATION IN RESTROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
7 infractions
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID SANITATION LICENSE. LICENSE POSTED IS EXPIRED, 10/19/2016. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST FOE CUSTOMER VIEWING, A VALID SANITATION LICENSE WHILE HANDLING POTENT ALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHAKES). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 12/10/14, #1464627. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #36; FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED ABOVE SHAKE PREPARATION AREAS. PREMISES STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- SEE VIOLATION #34 REGARDING DUCT TAPE ON FLOOR.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT OF THE PREMISES, WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND DUCT TAPE TO COVER AREAS WERE GROUT TYPICALLY COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TILES AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. TAPE IS PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN THE SEATING AREA OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- FOUND RAW WOOD SHELVES AND CABINETS AT FRONT SHAKE PREPARTION AREAS. MUST SEAL.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED ABOVE SHAKE PREPARATION AREAS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- License Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- License
2 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- FOUND NO BARRIER BETWEEN KITCHEN AND PUBLIC AREAS.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AT PREMISES.
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- License
2 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- FOUND NO BARRIER BETWEEN KITCHEN AND PUBLIC AREAS.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
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