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H & Z GROCERY STORE

3638 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

H & Z GROCERY STORE has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 28, 2011. The most recent inspection, on September 29, 2016, found no infractions.

2 of 8 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.

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.

  • 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 October 21, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 21, 2014. For example: PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

  • 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 21, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 21, 2014. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on June 20, 2014. For example: WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NEW VIOLATIONS NOTED: OBSERVED THE WEST REAR DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF DOOR NEAR FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND ARCADE GAMES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • PREVIOUS VIOLATION STILL EXISTS FROM INSPECTION DATED 6-20-14: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,NO ONE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, FRIES, HOT DOGS) ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • PREVIOUS VIOLATION STILL EXISTS FROM INSPECTION DATED 6-20-14: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS/CARPET BEHIND ARCADE GAMES AND BOOTH SEAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND AREAS WHERE TILE IS MISSING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PREVIOUS VIOLATION STILL EXISTS FROM INSPECTION DATED 6-20-14: FOUND LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD END TO END WITH END CAPS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NEW VIOLATIONS FOUND: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER(BOXES, 2X4 PIECES OF LUMBER, AND OTHER ITEMS) THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN VARIOUS AREA: BACK STORAGE ROOM, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  3. Complaint

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • FOUND NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY (HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). OPERATOR STATES NO GAS CONNECTION TO HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO FACIILTY UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,NO ONE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, FRIES, HOT DOGS) ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS/CARPET BEHIND ARCADE GAMES AND BOOTH SEAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND DAMAGED CEILING IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF STORE WITH EXPOSED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NO HOLES AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD END TO END AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • VIOLATION STILL REMAINING
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • UNABLE TO PRESENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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.VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
  8. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMAELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM,APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS REAR STORAGE AREAS,DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES.
    • 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/REPAIR INNER GASKETS AT CHEST FREEZER,AT 1 DOOR COOLER FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR CABINETS,SHELVINGS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,COOLERS,REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.
    • 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.CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY REAR AREAS,BENEATH GROCERY DISPLAY SHELVINGS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES REAR ROOM 3 COMP SINK AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT FOOD PREP AREA,3 COMP SINK AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

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