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Irving Park Community Food Pantry

3801 N Keeler AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Food Pantry

Inspection summary

Irving Park Community Food Pantry has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 25, 2012. The most recent inspection, on April 12, 2019, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 3 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 12, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 12, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 once on April 10, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 12, 2019. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES 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.

3 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FRONT WEST MAIN ENTRANCE AND REAR EAST EXIT TO GARBAGE AREA NOT PEST PROOFED OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF MENTIONED DOORS APPROXIMATELY 1/2" INCH MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE MENTIONED DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED.GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH LARGE HOLES ON LIDS AND OVERFLOWING MENTIONED DUMPSTERS BAGS OF TRASH WITH FRUITS/VEGETABLES AND YOGURTS PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.ALSO,STORING SOILED EMPTY FOOD BOXES ON GROUND FLOOR NEXT TO GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B),NO CITATION ISSUED.
  2. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FRONT WEST MAIN ENTRANCE AND REAR EAST EXIT TO GARBAGE AREA NOT PEST PROOFED OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF MENTIONED DOORS APPROXIMATELY 1/2" INCH MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE MENTIONED DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS ON GLUE BOARDS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS REAR REFRIGERATION UNITS STORAGE NEAR THE OFFICE AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 400 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE REAR,INTERIOR ALL CLUTTERED LOWER CABINETS IN KITCHEN AREAS, IN THE REAR PIANO STORAGE ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS,AND ON THE REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR STORAGE PANTRY LOCATED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE,AND ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALL AT FRONT STAGE AREA . MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF KITCHEN CABINETS AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. NOTED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70.0F THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED.GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH LARGE HOLES ON LIDS AND OVERFLOWING MENTIONED DUMPSTERS BAGS OF TRASH WITH FRUITS/VEGETABLES AND YOGURTS PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.ALSO,STORING SOILED EMPTY FOOD BOXES ON GROUND FLOOR NEXT TO GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B),NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PANTRY STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND AND AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZERS WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA BY OFFICE AREA AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1st FLOOR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AND 1ST FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
  3. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

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