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Garfield Food & Fuel,INC

801-819 W GARFIELD BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

Garfield Food & Fuel,INC has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 22, 2018. The most recent inspection, on May 12, 2020, recorded 10 infractions.

1 of 5 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • 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 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2020. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2020. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 11, 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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COFFEE CABINET,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT,WINDOW SILLS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS & POP SLEEVES.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER HAND SINK.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR ENTRY DOOR , REAR DOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN TOILET ROOM.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM.
  2. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-402.12 NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 FLOOR THROUGHT OUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLBASE UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. WALLS IN REAR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCEESIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-204.11 NO HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE COFFEE MACHINE AND BEVERAGE STATION LOCATED AND ALSO WAREWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 MICE DROPPINGS OVER 50 NOTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE CLUTTER AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-301.12(A) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HEAVILY LEAKING UNDENEARTH AT PIPES AND BASINS OF SINK WITH FILTH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-302.14A NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) ALL STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, AND COUNTERTOPS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. SOILED CHIP DISPLAY UNITS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-402.12 NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 FLOOR THROUGHT OUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLBASE UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. WALLS IN REAR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCEESIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. License

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11A NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-204.11 NO HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE COFFEE MACHINE AND BEVERAGE STATION LOCATED AND ALSO WAREWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 MICE DROPPINGS OVER 50 NOTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE CLUTTER AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-301.12(A) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HEAVILY LEAKING UNDENEARTH AT PIPES AND BASINS OF SINK WITH FILTH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-302.14A NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) ALL STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, AND COUNTERTOPS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. SOILED CHIP DISPLAY UNITS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-402.12 NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 FLOOR THROUGHT OUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLBASE UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. WALLS IN REAR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCEESIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. License

    0 infractions

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