EUROPEAN AMERICAN GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET, INC..

5356 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Grocery Store

14 inspections

1. CanvassNov 2, 2021

   0 infractions

2. CanvassJun 4, 2021

   0 infractions

3. CanvassFeb 7, 2020

   5 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • NOT LABELED RE-PACKED SWEETS ( SLICE OF VARIOUS CAKES, COOKIES ETC.)STORED ON DISPLAY COOLER AND COUNTER TOP. MUST PROVIDED INDIVIDUALLY FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, AND LIST ALLERGEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES UNISEX BATHROOM BATHROOM
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT IN USE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN VENTS AND AIR INTAKES OVER REACH OVER FREEZERS
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
4. CanvassJun 21, 2019

   6 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOORS TO BOTH COMMERCIAL 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA
5. CanvassApr 10, 2018

   2 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • CLEAN THE FLOOR WITH DEBRIS BEHIND THE BOTTLED WATER BY THE WINDOW AND MAINTAIN.
6. CanvassJun 2, 2017

   3 infractions

   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE CAKE DISPLAY COOLER AND MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE DISPLAY SHELVINGS THRU-OUT THE STORE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
     • WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
7. CanvassJun 27, 2016

   3 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE COCA COLA COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
   • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
     • NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
8. CanvassJun 4, 2015

   2 infractions

   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
   • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
     • THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
9. CanvassOct 22, 2014

   5 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • BANDSAW IN REAR PREP AREA INTERIOR PARTS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • CEILING NOT MAINTAINED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND RESEAL SURFACE.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL NON-WORKING BULBS.
   • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
     • THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 30, 2014

    1 infraction

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Foods inside freezer not properly packaged. Instructed to store foods inside freezer bags, not in reusable plastic shopping bags. Foods inisde coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
11. CanvassJan 23, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Found 30 plus mice dropping under below display shelves of dry goods. Instructed to have licensed pest control company service premises, detail all clean and sanitize all areas and remove rodent activity. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Foods inside freezer not properly packaged. Instructed to store foods inside freezer bags, not in reusable plastic shopping bags. Foods inisde coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
    • 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 daily.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Thermometer not provided inside rear cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
12. CanvassJun 7, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, COOLERS, GRINDER, FREEZERS AND MOP SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE STORAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
13. CanvassNov 20, 2012

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER FOR THE FROZEN VEGETABLES, WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULKING AND CAULKING WORN OUT), MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT. VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM,WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
14. CanvassDec 2, 2011

    5 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.
    • 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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS DOORS AT REAR PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, MEAT SLICERS, AND MICROWAVE OVENS.
    • 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 FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.