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FLORERIA EL EDEN Y GROCERY

3001 S AVERS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

FLORERIA EL EDEN Y GROCERY has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 22, 2012. The most recent inspection, on September 17, 2015, found no infractions.

2 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: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 September 9, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 27, 2012. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 June 22, 2012. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 19 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS 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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE BOARDS.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 40) SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE BOARDS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN..
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. SMALL HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPES IN CEILING. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE REACH IN COOLERS HAVE DIRTY SHELVES; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIORS. THE INTERIOR AND FRONT OF THE EXHAUST HOOD IS GREASY, CLEAN THE HOOD IN DETAIL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE REAR DOOR STOOP AND CONCRETE ARE GREASY, CLEAN AND REMOVE THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR AND OUT THE REAR DOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • THE CEILING HAS THREE WATER SOAKED AND STAINED CEILING TILES, REPLACE DAMAGED TILES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • THE REAR PATIO HAS MANY BOXES OF STORED ITEMS AND CLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SAID AREA.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR WHERE NEEDED IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL HOLES IN WALL OF BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE A WALL COVING AT WALL BASE OF WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MOP SINK HAS A SPRAYER ATTACHED FOR THE FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK WITH PROPER FAUCET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR ENCLOSED YARD.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED AT SINKS; MUST PROVIDE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR WHERE NEEDED IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL HOLES IN WALL OF BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE A WALL COVING AT WALL BASE OF WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MOP SINK HAS A SPRAYER ATTACHED FOR THE FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK WITH PROPER FAUCET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR ENCLOSED YARD.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Inspector Comments: ATTACH A DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMP SINK FOR DRAINING OF DISHES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR WHERE NEEDED IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: SEAL HOLES IN WALL OF BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE A WALL COVING AT WALL BASE OF WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MOP SINK HAS A SPRAYER ATTACHED FOR THE FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK WITH PROPER FAUCET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR ENCLOSED YARD.
  9. License

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON PREMISES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND RECEIPT OF SERVICE FOR ESTABLISHMENT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE COOKING AND SERVING OF FOODS ON PREMISES AND/OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR CLASS.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP OF THREE COMP SINK (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING). ATTACH A DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMP SINK FOR DRAINING OF DISHES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR WHERE NEEDED IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL HOLES IN WALL OF BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE A WALL COVING AT WALL BASE OF WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN REFRIGERATION UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY TOP OF GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMP SINK AND CLEAN RUSTY EXTERIOR OF STOVE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MOP SINK HAS A SPRAYER ATTACHED FOR THE FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK WITH PROPER FAUCET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR ENCLOSED YARD.

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